Blogmas Day 6: Giving Season
‘Tis the season to be giving, fa la la la la, la la, la la. If you’re feeling called to pay it forward this season, read on. As always, I’m sharing some organizations that feel close to my heart, but I encourage you to do your own research and help in a way that is meaningful to you! There are so many ways to give outside of monetary donations - organizations can benefit from your time, skills, and platforms as well!
I’m going to go about this a little differently this year, less words, more organizations! I’ll link all the info I can ◡̈
A couple of ways to help with Hurricane Helene relief:
BeLoved Asheville was actually recommended by a close friend of mine who lives in Asheville. Paraphrased from their website: Backed by your support, BeLoved Asheville is dedicating every resource to those most affected by this disaster… As winter looms, we are securing warm and safe housing for the displaced. At this link you can make a monetary donation or review needed supplies for donation.
The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund will help to meet the needs of those displaced and/or facing hardships after the hurricane. Paraphrased from their site: …The Fund, with assistance from the United Way of North Carolina, will help provide for immediate unmet needs through reimbursements to nonprofits working with disaster survivors. For more information, click here.
Forever close to my heart is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Paraphrased from their site: The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude, so their main focus can be their child’s survival. There are plenty of ways to donate to St. Jude, but if you feel inclined help year round, consider becoming a Partner in Hope with a monthly donation.
Next up, RMHC (Ronald McDonald House)! From their site: While we don't administer medical care, we keep millions of children and families close to the critical care they need - and to each other. Our programs are designed with the community in mind.
They provide essential care for parents and children alike, and pair them with communities of support for all family members dealing with a child's medical crisis. Learn how to get involved here!
The Mid-Ohio Food Collective has one main goal: end hunger. They provide more than 170,000 meals every single day to people in need in central and eastern Ohio. There are a few ways you can help, and they’re all so simple. You can give money, give time, give food, and raise awareness. Not local to central Ohio? Check out ways to combat hunger in your neck of the woods via Feeding America.
Speed round!
If you’re able to donate your crafting skills, take a look at Project Linus, which provides handmade blankets to children in need, and Cards for Hospitalized Kids, distributing handmade greeting cards for children spending special occasions in the hospital.
When it comes to helping out our furry friends, check out American Humane, or donate time and supplies to your local shelters!
Give the gift of a magical Christmas morning to kids in need - check out Toys for Tots and find your local campaign here.
Doctors Without Borders is another organization on my heart. Paraphrased from their site: Doctors Without Borders offers medical humanitarian assistance to people based solely on need… Our teams of doctors, nurses, logisticians, and other frontline workers are often among the first on the scene when peoples’ lives are upended by conflict, disease outbreaks, or natural or human-made disasters. Learn more and donate here.
The Trevor Project – The Trevor Project is a wonderful organization supporting LGBTQ youth. From their site: The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round. You can donate to the Trevor Project here.
Honestly, I could go on forever! These are just a few of the causes near and dear to me. Happy giving season, folks!
Currently listening to: “Snow in Montana” by Michigander
xoxo Leigh Ann