I’m trying really hard to do better about giving intentionally this year. With as much chaos as there is in the world and the news, I feel like concentrating on the little ways that I can help make the world just a teeny bit better is something I can control.
Also, here’s a little random sneak peak into my weirdo brain: with all the politics in the news and talk about the GOP this year, I have secretly been referring to my giving goal as “Giving On Purpose” (G.O.P.) because I think it’s time to reinvent the GOP. (snickering to myself)
ANYWAY.
So this year we are putting an emphasis on giving. A friend of mine on Facebook shared an awesome graphic with me that was a “Random Acts of Kindness” schedule for the month of December.
I love this idea, AND I also wanted to incorporate some ways to give locally beyond just daily acts of kindness. So I came up with a “Twelve Days of Giving on Purpose” plan that was specific to our community.
We also started our “Giving Jar”. Every time we do something good, we tear off a slip of paper, write it down, and add it to the jar.
I’ll be reporting our progress as the month goes on. If you’re looking for some ways to give, I’m adding a list of links below that I will keep adding to as the month goes on. Happy giving!
Donation Websites
St. Jude Children’s Research – Gift Donations
Amazon Wishlists