C h r i s t m a s ! ! !

Key · 11-24-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

Is anyone doing any volunteering over Christmas? I've decided to help the city mission over December to prepare for the free Christmas dinner for those who can't afford it or don't want to spend it alone. I could have just donated money but I'm untrusting of charities and prefer to get involved. I'm also considering the spca (animal rescue) but have already done that years ago. This year my folks aren't in a house yet and can't send me down to be with them over Xmas.

I don't know if this counts, but I have connections through work with Northwest Center (for the retarded) and Sight Connections (for the blind) and I offer them free clothing and sometimes food if the thought comes up.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 11-24-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ki

I don't know if this counts, but I have connections through work with Northwest Center (for the retarded) and Sight Connections (for the blind) and I offer them free clothing and sometimes food if the thought comes up.

That's great! Giving family gifts counts too.

Key · 11-24-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

That's great! Giving family gifts counts too.

We have boxes all over our county that allows people to drop donations to those charities. Honestly, i'd rather give clothing and food to anybody instead of money. I also want to go out for a day and give food to every single homeless person I see and say "Merry Christmas" and just walk away. The best part is seeing their reaction after the fact, most times they are the most grateful people ever.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 11-24-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ki

We have boxes all over our county that allows people to drop donations to those charities. Honestly, i'd rather give clothing and food to anybody instead of money. I also want to go out for a day and give food to every single homeless person I see and say "Merry Christmas" and just walk away. The best part is seeing their reaction after the fact, most times they are the most grateful people ever.

That sounds cool. I don't like giving money either. I've bought food for homeless instead of just giving money. Although the last time I did it the guy kept asking if I had a boyfriend lol.

ladyislingering · 11-24-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ki

I don't know if this counts, but I have connections through work with Northwest Center (for the retarded) and Sight Connections (for the blind) and I offer them free clothing and sometimes food if the thought comes up.

things you never told me about, ch. 1

Key · 11-24-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyislingering

things you never told me about, ch. 1

Usually it's conversations with the truck unloaders. I usually let them know that I have clothing that I donate to them through the boxes around the area. I don't give them clothing from the store, obviously.