Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for all of life’s blessings. It is also a time to acknowledge those who are less fortunate. While you are giving thanks this year, why not make some time to give to those who are less fortunate? There are many opportunities for charitable service throughout the holiday season.
Volunteer at a Community Dinner
Many communities host Thanksgiving dinner for the less fortunate. Contact local community outreach programs or community centers to see how you can help. Spend the morning cooking and serving a Thanksgiving meal to the people of your community. You are sure to feel thankful and blessed that you had the opportunity to serve your fellow man.
Visit a Hospital or Nursing Home
Thanksgiving is about family, but there are many members of your community who are unable to spend time with their families during the holidays. Visit the hospital or a local nursing home and spend some time visiting with ill or elderly people who may otherwise be alone on Thanksgiving. It is a good idea to call ahead to ask for permission before bringing food or gifts to patients.
Adopt a Family
Share your good fortune by sponsoring a family for Thanksgiving. Many communities offer Adopt-a-Family programs, wherein you can donate all of the fixings for a traditional Thanksgiving meal to a family in need. Contact your local community outreach program and ask about opportunities to provide a meal for a local family. This is a great project for extended families, so get your aunts, uncles and cousins involved in the giving!
Expand Your Table
If you know of neighbors or community members who are likely spending Thanksgiving alone, invite them to join you and your family for dinner. Your invitation will be a blessing to your new friend, and your family will be enriched by sharing their table with a new guest. Holidays are a time for togetherness.
Bless a Soldier
Members of the US military serve our country 365 days a year. Many are unable to be at home with their families during the holidays. Why not spread Thanksgiving cheer by sending a care package to a soldier overseas? Toiletries, new socks and a few treats packaged up with a beautiful note of thanks make a wonderful way to support our troops and thank them for their service.
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