Don't just give during the Christmas season... Help all year long.

During the Christmas season, more people are in the giving spirit. People are donating to food pantries, adopting families for Christmas and making sure people have a nice Christmas dinner and gifts for their families. It is such a blessing to see how everyone come together for the holidays. But wouldn't it be even more of a blessing if they did it all year long? I know some people are tight during the year, but every single dollar can help buy a can of vegetables or soup for someone who is need of a meal for the evening. If you are unable to donate money, you can always volunteer in food pantries or soup kitchens too.

There are families who need assistance all throughout the year, but it can seem even more lonely if they are homeless or hungry during the holidays. We must instill the spirit of giving throughout the entire year and remember that there are still those who are hurting either financially or emotionally. If we can try to lift up at least one person's spirit each day throughout the year, perhaps we can spread Christmas cheer all year long...

Some of the ways you can help donate or volunteer:

*Donate clothes that you don't wear anymore (clothes that are in good condition with no rips, tears or stains)
*Donate food or paper items to local food pantries
*Volunteer at food pantries or soup kitchens
*Be a tutor to children or adults with learning disabilities
*Help out senior citizens by bringing their groceries to them, sitting with them and visiting or bringing them cooked meals
*Donate art items that are still in good condition to schools, churches or anyplace that uses art supplies while they teach children
*Volunteer to rake people's yards during the fall or scoop sidewalks and driveways during the winter

There are so many different ways to help others throughout the year... Just be creative and think from the heart. You will think of a variety of things to spread the Christmas spirit every day of the year. 

You can read this article at Bubblews:

http://www.bubblews.com/news/1849062-don039t-just-give-during-the-christmas-season-help-all-year-long