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Teaching your family to be giving and make a difference is beautiful, but figuring out what to do can make this task challenging. It is important to teach your kids and family members how to be giving and charitable so that they can do the same as they become adults. You want your family to feel that they can make a difference in the world, and that’s what you’ll be learning about here. The following are a few donations your family can make that’ll be impactful and are not difficult to do.
Monetary Donations
The easiest way to make a difference is to have your family make a monetary donation. There are a lot of organizations out there trying to make a difference. These organizations need your help. Have your family set aside a certain amount of money they’re comfortable giving to one or more organizations they care about. You can get things started by simply listing a few good places, and let your family do the rest. Your kids don’t have to have a job in order to participate. You can assign certain chores that are paid in order for them to earn the money to give to charity themselves. This will also teach them the concept of money and what it means to be a giving and charitable person. It is a good idea to let everyone be a part of this process.
Food Donation
Sometimes, the best thing you can do as a family is to donate some food every so often. Maybe you can do it every week or month; it’s really up to your family. Now, it might be tempting to give away homemade food, but food pantries can’t take that kind of food. What you want to focus on donating items that are canned, sealed, or properly packaged. When you are at the store, try to pick up a few extra cans of food that your family can go donate at some point in the month. If you do this often enough, you’ll notice your family setting food aside so that they have something to give later on.
Giving Up a Car
Some folks decide to give away their vehicles. Yes, this is something you can do, and it’s not hard to learn how to donate a car. There are a few organizations that accept vehicles. You just have to find them. Some organizations take your vehicle and sell them at an auction or something similar to help those in need. For example, some organizations attempt to help folks who are hoping to get a kidney transplant. Giving to an organization like that can make a difference in someone’s life.
Time to Feed to Make a Difference
If you look, you will find places where needy folks can get a meal for free. These places need help all the time, and your family can donate their time. Your family can go to food pantries or local food banks to pass out food to folks who are in need. It’s important to prepare your kids for what they’re going to experience. The pain some of these folks are experiencing is palpable, and your kids will notice it.
Volunteering at a Home to Make a Difference
Loneliness is a problem that many folks in nursing homes and retirement communities experience. You can get your family to visit some of these places to give people a little company. Many of the people in these homes are wonderful and have many stories to share. You’ll be surprised what your kids can learn from some of these folks. Yes, your kids are going to get exposed to the ills of old age, which means you can teach them about humanity and life in general.
Donating Clothes
At some point, your kids get tired of the clothes they have. You probably get tired of some of your outfits as well. Clothes that pile up in the back of your closets can be useful to others. Have your family collect the clothes they no longer want so that you can donate them. There are many folks out there that can’t afford clothes, but your family can make a difference. Focus on functional clothes like jackets, coats, and waterproof shoes if possible.
Giving Essentials to Make a Difference
People who are struggling may not be able to afford hygiene essentials. You and your family can change that for at least a few people by donating what you guys don’t use. This should include things like toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoos, soaps, dental flosses, mouthwash, shaving tools, and lotion, just to name a few things. Homeless shelters and other organizations are more than happy to receive some of these items from your family.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you and your family can do one or a number of these things together. The more you do this, the more your kids will see how much they can help this world be a little brighter.
