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The gift of giving

12:13 pm November 2, 2009, by Rana Cash

The holiday season is joyous for many families. Unfortunately, it’s a time of great pain for others who are in need of help from charities. Your generosity, in giving of your time and resources, can go a long way in making not only dreams come true, but reality more bearable.

I was particuarly moved by a column I read this morning in Atlanta INtown, and thought I would share it.

Here’s the link, but I’ll also include a few excerpts on ways you can give back this season. Please read the full list on the Atlanta INtown link.

•Attend the Children’s Christmas Parade benefiting  Children’s Healthcare

This is a great event for a family. You can line the route or purchase bleacher seats for VIP viewing for $12. The parade is Saturday, Dec. 5, in Downtown Atlanta and kicks off at 10:30 a.m. To learn more about the event visit, CHOA at choa.org.


•Adopt a pet from the Humane Society

Puppies and pets are a common wish-list item around the holidays.  Check out the Atlanta Humane Society to provide a good home to an animal in need. Atlanta’s Humane Society is located at 981 Howell Mill Rd. NW. Visit it online at atlantahumane.org.

tzedakah box•Celebrate Hanukkah with a tzedakah box

Devote at least one of the eight ceremonial nights to giving back by placing money into the family’s tzedakah box for the charity of your choice.  Enjoy the family time of decorating your box and teaching little ones the importance of charity.

How will you give back this season?

Have a story idea? Email rcash@ajc.com

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Lawrencevillemom

November 2nd, 2009
4:50 pm

Each year we take our 2 teen age daughters out and give the $100 – $150 and they shop for Toys for Tots – it makes them feel good and helps others out. Several years ago my daughter (then 11 or 12) picked out a bike for a child from the Angel Tree and she still talks about that being the best present she ever got.

arnie draiman

November 3rd, 2009
4:27 am

rana,

fantastic! being jewish, i especially like the hanukah suggestion. and remember, it is important to give (by putitng coins into the tzedakah collection box), but it is also very important to know where to give the money once the box is full! i like working with places i can be sure that have low overhead, and use the money wisely. i often choose from the list at: http://www.mitzvahheroesfund.org/mitzvah_heroes_israel.html

arnie draiman
http://www.draimanconsulting.com