As I embrace this holiday season, I am reminded of the many ways to give.
Providing Funds to
Charities
Let’s start with what I think of as the most common form of
giving, providing funds to charitable organizations. Many people give money to
charities and in the US having these donations be tax deductible is a main
reason why many not-for-profit organizations are still in existence. There is even an organization call the
charity navigator that assists in the identification and rating of different
charities.
(http://www.charitynavigator.org/). You can scan their site to learn
about the different categories and ratings of these charities. It’ a source if
you are looking for a charity. And there are so many types: charities that
perform health disease research, food programs, fallen veteran’s families
programs, animal programs and so much more. I commend all that donate funds to
charities in this economic climate.
Providing Items to
Charities
Many charities will take your used items and provide them at
a reduced costs to other families. Good Will, St. Vincent, Habitat Restore and
the Red Cross come quickly to mind. There are even organizations that will take
your old vehicle and real estate.
Giving Your Time
Think you have nothing to give? Well, even if you have the financial
means to support a charity, there is nothing better than rolling up your sleeves
and donating you time. Not only does it provide a service to the community,
your valuable time is so appreciated and your love infused in your work,
whether it be packages from home as you support our troops, working in an organizations
kitchen or food distribution center once a week.
Do charities not resonate with you? A little too "organizational" for you?
No problem help an elder or a single parent on your block.
Do charities not resonate with you? A little too "organizational" for you?
No problem help an elder or a single parent on your block.
Starting your Own
Charity
Julian Lennon found his passion by creating the White Feather Foundation that supports clean water.
Friend and personal physician Dr. Deborah Wilson follows her
passion for giving by founding the Circle L Ranch Animal Rescue & Sanctuary. The Circle L
Ranch is a 40-acre rescue ranch in Prescott Valley, Arizona. The Circle L Ranch
houses over 50 sanctuary horses, 100 goats, and various chickens, sheep, geese,
cows, a rabbit and a mule. The ranch also offers old, unwanted dogs a place to
live out the remainder of their lives after being discarded by their owners.
Find your passion for giving and use that passion
to help.
Have a day filled with love and giving of your heart.
LeeZa Donatella
My Books available on Amazon
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Berkey Water Filter The only filter I've found that removes fluoride from drinking water. We filter fluoride from our drinking water to decalcify our pineal gland to connect to increase our spiritual awareness. (article on the Pineal Gland)
Spiritual Guide Incense I love this incense that gets me into the zone.
Other authors books that have helped me on my journey.
The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz
The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
The Essential Rumi by Jalal al-Din Rumi
Carlos Castaneda's books
Leeza Donatella is an author, speaker and teacher