Just want to say Merry Christmas from the family of Suzie Homemaker. What did you do this year for Christmas? Did you travel, stay at home with the family or just visit the in-laws? Did you go to some stores and donate money into a kettle of the people ringing bells? This year our family did something different, we decided to donate to an actual cause in our local community and the world. Just because this blog is about saving money does not mean we do not give back to people in need. So this Christmas I want to ask you what you did to give back to your community? Did you help out at a soup kitchen and help serve meals or did you just give some needy family a Christmas gift? Whatever you do is a choice to be made by you and your family. I want to tell you how we helped a local organization that can really use some help not just at Christmas but all year round.
This year we gave to two causes, the first being Special Olympics. We found this organization to be so inspiring that we had a group effort with this cause. We raised $2500 dollars for Special Olympics. These kids deserve to compete in these games and be rewarded for their efforts. Just the look on their faces when they get their medals is reward enough for our group. My husband gave his time to council several people and all the proceeds went straight to Special Olympics. They sent us several pictures of the kids competing and with their medals.
The second cause we gave to personally was a local organization called Reach Counseling. I advise everybody to look this organization up and look at all the things they offer. This company helps people who have been abused. They also help the offenders get their lives back on track after they get out of jail. We were told the money we donated helped a single mother of two buy a Christmas tree, some presents, and a Christmas dinner. The rest of the money will be given in gas cards and for groceries. My husband is also going to give his time to help start a class for people who have money issues because of all these problems. After tax season (my Husband is a tax professional) he will help people get back on their feet after abuse.
Christmas is not just about getting presents, why not show your children and grandchildren how to give back to their community. This is a lesson every child should learn from little on through adulthood. This Christmas was special because we saw how we could help so many different people by giving of our time and a little money. Merry Christmas from the Family of Suzie Homemaker.
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