ABC's of giving: part 1, A - H

At this time of year we are surrounded by images of brightly wrapped presents, packages and bags with surprises inside. This year I realize my thinking about giving has changed. I want to participate in my community more than I have before. Since the needs are so great and I started to think about what is needed and how I can choose what to do. Starting at the very beginning, I built a simple list. Here is the beginning of the ABC's of Giving:

• Apples - support teachers by giving classroom supplies at www.DonorChoose.org
• Blood - find out about donating blood at www.RedCross.org
• Coats - participate in a local winter coat drive www.GoodWill.org
• Dogs- support your local humane society. Check out www.spca.com
• Earth - learn more about recycling and conservation www.climatecrisis.net/pdf/10things.pdf
• Friendship - write an email to a soldier at www.emailourmilitary.com
• Groceries - contribute to your local food bank
• Health - participate in Malaria No More at www.malarianomore.com

I to R coming in Part II and S to Z coming in Part III.