Holiday Charities: Give the Gift of Philanthropy

Having a socially responsible Christmas this season? Tis the season to give! Many people are in need of charity, and Christmas is the perfect time to lend a helping hand, donate clothing, or send extra money to those in need. Various agencies put to use donations to help people in your community, country and around the world live better, more productive lives. Here are a few to get started.

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Here are some examples of charities that need help this season...and all year long.

Beaded Hope | Look Good. Do Good. Give Hope.

http://www.beadedhope.com/

Christmas charity :

http://www.allthingschristmas.com/christmas-charity.html

Meningitis Research Organization: Charity Christmas cards 2009

http://www.meningitis.org/goods-gifts/2009-charity-christmas-cards-25583

Charitable organization - About the Christmas Spirit Foundation

http://www.christmasspiritfoundation.org/about/home.htm

Meaningful Gifts | Heifer International Online Gift Catalog

http://www.heifer.org/site/c.edJRKQNiFiG/b.204586/?msource=kw1864&gclid=CIT2hajMoZ4CFQ8MDQodSEhvlA

Heifer International, based in Arkansas, buys livestock and trains impoverished people around the world how to become self-sufficient. Gift a gift of a cow, pigs, flocks of geese/ducks/chickens, rabbits, honeybees, llamas, even trees and vegetables. A few dollars go a long way.

World Vision - Sponsor a Child Now

http://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/pages/search-for-a-child?open&campaign=1193518&cmp=KNC-1193518&ttcode=000001

American Red Cross

http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=46f51a53f1c37110VgnVCM1000003481a10aRCRD

Disasters happen year-round, and the Red Cross is always there to help with disaster relief to those in need and to volunteers and disaster professionals who respond.

Doctors Without Borders

http://doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/?ref=main-menu

Doctors Without Borders/Mdecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971.

Today, MSF provides aid in nearly 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters. MSF provides independent, impartial assistance to those most in need. MSF reserves the right to speak out to bring attention to neglected crises, to challenge inadequacies or abuse of the aid system, and to advocate for improved medical treatments and protocols.

In 1999, MSF received the Nobel Peace Prize.

Wounded Warrior Project

https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/content/view/627/924/

The Wounded Warrior Project helps to support wounded and disabled soldiers of ongoing U.S. conflicts, with a special focus on the time between deployment and readjusting to civilian life.

UNICEF: United Nations Children's Education Fund

http://zakta.com/zakta/view_1_143_2461_Holiday_Charities%3A_Give_the_Gift_of_Philanthropy#add_item_form_anchor

UNICEF provides child-centered programs around the world.

Habitat for Humanity

https://www.habitat.org/cd/giving/donate.aspx?link=1&r=r

"A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry.
We seek to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
To accomplish these goals, we invite people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.
Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller, along with his wife, Linda.
Today, we have built over 300,000 houses around the world, providing more than 1.5 million people in 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter."

PWA Holiday Charities

http://www.pwaholidaycharities.org/

The Mission Statement of PWA Holiday Charities is to raise funds (through donations and charitable events) and to distribute 100% of those funds through the year for ...

USO: United Service Organization

http://www.uso.org/

"You answered the call of our nation
And made a difference in the lives of our troops
and their families
You are the lifeblood of the USO
And because of you, our nation stands strong
Together we have made a difference"

Charities in Holiday, FL Yellow Pages by Yellowpages.com

http://www.yellowpages.com/Holiday-FL/Charities

Find Charities and other area businesses in Holiday, FL (Florida) using Yellowpages.com. Find local businesses and services by name and location.

Amnesty International

http://www.amnesty.org/

"Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all.

Our supporters are outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a better world - so we work to improve human rights through campaigning and international solidarity.

We have more than 2.2 million members and subscribers in more than 150 countries and regions and we coordinate this support to act for justice on a wide range of issues.

You can help make a real difference by becoming a member or supporter of Amnesty International."

PWA Holiday Charities - Home

http://pwahc.org/

The purpose of PWA Holiday Charities is to raise funds (through donations and ... PWA Holiday Charities is a strictly volunteer organization. ...

Article: Marshfield Holiday Charity Seeks Donations

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Feeding America (formerly Second Harvest)

https://secure2.convio.net/a2h/site/Donation2?df_id=1560&1560.donation=form1&s_src=WXXOGLOB&s_subsrc=http%253A//feedingamerica.org/default.aspx%253Fshow_shov%253D1/&__utma=1.6478704.1259521040.1259521040.1259521040.1&__utmb=1.2.10.1259521040&__utmc=1&__ut

"Every dollar you donate to Feeding America helps provide 9 pounds of food and grocery products to men, women and children facing hunger in our country. "

Holiday Charity Karate Break-A-Thon

http://www.karatebreakathon.com/

I wanted to help make that holiday season a more enjoyable event for a child by ... This Season, the 4th Annual Holiday Charity Break-A-Thon will be held JANUARY 16, ...

Those in Need

How to receive Christmas charity

How Can I Receive Christmas Charity?

http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-receive-christmas-charity.htm

Giving@Home Charity :: Give, and forget! Receive, and remember!

http://www.givinghome.com/

How to Find Free Christmas Assistance for Those in Need | eHow.com

http://www.ehow.com/how_4680314_free-christmas-assistance-those-need.html

Redefine Christmas

http://www.redefine-christmas.org/

FOR THOSE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH CHRISTMAS PLEASE READ!? - Yahoo! Answers

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081113132126AAonWNs

Need Help with Christmas Presents

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf418059.tip.html

Catholic Charities: Sharing the joy of Christmas with those in need December 2008 - Catholic Diocese of Austin Texas

http://austindiocese.org/newsletter_article_view.php?id=3338

Videos

Videos showing the act of gift giving.

Bing Video: Wii for Christmas

http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/wii-for-christmas/A2FCD64DC4B986846F68A2FCD64DC4B986846F68

YouTube - TisBest Charity Gift Cards

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzle9wCiOrc&feature=related

YouTube - TisBest Charity Gift Cards

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4-Year-Old's Christmas Charity - CBS News Video

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5698807n

Kandahar kids get Canadian Christmas gifts on Yahoo! Video

http://uk.video.yahoo.com/watch/4177164

Redefine Christmas 2008! - Video

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2182125/redefine_christmas_2008/

Redefine Christmas 2008! - Video

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YouTube - George Osborne Visit to Wilmslow Library in support of Christmas charity cards,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSj7acG5fWc&feature=player_embedded#

YouTube - George Osborne Visit to Wilmslow Library in support of Christmas charity cards,

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christmas charities - Google Videos

http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&source=hp&q=christmas%20charities&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wv#hl=en&source=hp&q=christmas charities&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wv&qvid=A&vid=1230838960315308141

Those Needing Christmas Help Need To Move Fast | WSPA

http://www2.wspa.com/spa/news/local/article/those_needing_christmas_help_need_to_move_fast/28548/

Books and Articles

Amazon.com: The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need (First Time Books(R)) (9780679889571): Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain: Books

http://www.amazon.com/Berenstain-Bears-Think-Those-First/dp/0679889574

Tsedakah as testimony of life (Tsedakah : the many faces of charity ; a holiday series)

http://www.amazon.com/Tsedakah-testimony-life-charity-holiday/dp/B0006YBG12

This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on January 9, 2005. The length of the article is 378 words. The page length shown above is

Flipkart.com: Christmas With Charity: Carmen Lynn Regan: Books Buy in India

http://www.flipkart.com/christmas-charity-carmen-lynn-regan/1434356477-sox3fhrnvc

A rejuvenated Giving Tree spreads charity.(Holidays)(Christmas gifts: A club steps in to organize the donation drive.): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

http://www.amazon.com/rejuvenated-spreads-charity-Holidays-Christmas/dp/B0008FS9DW

This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on November 18, 2002. The length of the article is 466 words. The page length shown above is

Amazon.com: The Charity of Ebenezer Scrooge: A Christmas Carol II (9780615325026): Glen L Bledsoe: Books

http://www.amazon.com/Charity-Ebenezer-Scrooge-Christmas-Carol/dp/0615325025

Canned food, money, volunteers: Metro-area charities need variety of holiday help.: An article from: Mississippi Business Journal

http://www.amazon.com/Canned-food-money-volunteers-Mississippi/dp/B0009GQYQO

This digital document is an article from Mississippi Business Journal, published by Venture Publications on November 22, 2004. The length of the article is 780 words. The page length shown above is

Amazon.com: Charity (9780385425704): Mark Richard: Books

http://www.amazon.com/Charity-Mark-Richard/dp/0385425708

Charities recycling trees.(Holidays): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

http://www.amazon.com/Charities-recycling-trees-Holidays-Register-Guard/dp/B00081WI1U

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Inspired Philanthropy

http://www.amazon.com/Inspired-Philanthropy-Step-Step-Creating/dp/0787996521

Article: Christmas in April helps those in need

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4179/is_20030427/ai_n11796831/

Charities benefit from online giving.(Holidays)(FOOD for Lane County has holiday gift cards starting at $10 that support the agency's emergency food program): ... from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

http://www.amazon.com/Charities-benefit-Holidays-starting-emergency/dp/B000M9C9JE

This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by Thomson Gale on December 23, 2006. The length of the article is 614 words. The page length shown above is based

Christmas Little Women Style

http://americanfiction.suite101.com/article.cfm/christmas_like_little_women

Need Help with Money For the Holidays?

http://personalbudgeting.suite101.com/article.cfm/need_help_with_money_for_the_holidays

Is there a place where I can get help this Christmas Season?

http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-There-a-Place-Where-I-Can-Get-Help-For-Christmas?-Giving-Hope-to-Those-in-Need&id=3304067

Christmas ABCs: Holiday Cheer

http://www.examiner.com/x-11697-Christmas-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Christmas-ABCs-Holiday-Cheer

Songs

Songs dedicated to Christmas Charity

Bob Dylan charity Christmas album confirmed | Music | guardian.co.uk

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/aug/27/bob-dylan-charity-christmas-album

YouTube - Another Christmas-Michael Johns

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQud5oePv4Q&feature=fvw

YouTube - Another Christmas-Michael Johns

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YouTube - we are the world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmxT21uFRwM

YouTube - we are the world

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Amazon.com: This Warm December: A Brushfire Holiday Vol. 1: Various: Music

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001H5HWSA?ie=UTF8&tag=looktothestar-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B001H5HWSA

Mission

How to Support the Troops This Holiday Season | eHow.com

http://www.ehow.com/how_2144643_support-troops-this-holiday-season.html

How to article - how to support the troops this holiday season. Take some time this holiday season (or any season for that matter) and send some cheer to service men...

PWA Holiday Charities Home

http://pwaholidaycharities.org/PWA_Holiday_Charities_Home.php

Holiday Express - Eatontown, NJ Charities @ YELLOWPAGES.COM

http://www.yellowpages.com/info-LMS60589897/Holiday-Express

Holiday Express - Charities, Foundations-Educational / Philanthropic / Research in Eatontown, NJ. Get contact info, directions and more at YELLOWPAGES.COM

Holiday Charities | eHow.co.uk

http://www.ehow.co.uk/holiday-charities/

Holiday Charities. Raffle Fundraising Ideas. Raffles are often used by nonprofit organizations and student groups to ... equipment, research and support for ...

Charity Navigator - Recession Likely To Curb Holiday Donations

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=974

... to human services charities: Charities that provide direct services to people ... to identify and support great charities, then we all benefit this holiday season. ...

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PWA Holiday Charities Home

http://www.pwaholidaycharities.org/PWA_Holiday_Charities_Home.php

The Mission Statement of PWA Holiday Charities is to raise funds (through donations and charitable events) and to ... Join PWA Holiday Charities Today! ...

Sponsor A Family - Holiday Giving Program of Catholic ...

http://sponsorafamily.org/

Learn about Catholic Charities' Sponsor A Family program, benefitting families in need in the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN.

Article: Fund-Raising Pace Already Worrying Holiday Charity

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Article: Bemidji State U.: Bemidji State U. Students Sponsor...

http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-29039870_ITM

The America's Intelligence Wire Article: Bemidji State U.: Bemidji State U. Students Sponsor Holiday Charities. AccessMyLibrary Provides Free Access To Over 30...

Holiday Charities | eHow.com

http://www.ehow.com/holiday-charities/

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User Contributions

Redefine Christmas: beautiful campaign to higlight charitable gift giving!

Redefine Christmas: give charitable gifts in a loved one's name!

http://www.redefine-christmas.org

Consider that the amount of money spent on candy alone during the holiday season is greater than the annual budgets of the American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association and Habitat for Humanity combined. Redefining Christmas:

It's not about reinventing the holiday. It's about changing the way we look at gift giving and receiving. It's taking money we usually spend on obligatory gifts with little meaning, and creating gifts of charity that give in multiple ways, to the receiver, the giver, and people who truly need.

There is no question we are in the midst of difficult financial times. And if it has you feeling unsure or uncomfortable this holiday season, imagine how purely difficult it's becoming for people who already, or are about to, depend on the generosity of others for the things that only a donation can provide.

Please visit the website and find us on facebook where we're spreading the word! http://www.facebook.com/RedefineChristmas