10 Ways to Give Back on #GivingTuesday
As we enter the holiday season, #GivingTuesday is an ideal opportunity to way to give back. No matter who you are, where you live, what your income is or how old (or young) you are, everyone has something to give.
Join us on #GivingTuesday and throughout the year to make our community, country and world a better place for all. Working together, we can bring real and positive change. Here are a few ideas:
- Donate your time – The gift of your time can be just as valuable as money. Many of our member charities recruit volunteers year-round. Contact us for more information.
- Support your favorite health cause – It’s easy to directly impact the health causes that are most important to you. From military and veterans to Zika virus and children’s health, just choose what compels you to give. Visit our homepage and select  Causes to learn more.
- Help those experiencing homelessness – With cold temperatures on their way, millions of children, youth and adults are living on the streets. Join your friends and family to hand out blankets, warm clothes, food and toiletry items. Covenant House has 30 locations across the country, or find a homeless shelter in your community to support.
- Teach kids the power of giving – Whether it’s a small financial gift, donating their old toys to Salvation Army or volunteering for a local charity, it’s never too early for children to learn the importance of giving back. Share these experiences with your children now to ensure a future generation of caring givers.
- Be an organ or marrow donor – Give the gift of life by signing up to be an organ donor. Just one organ donor can save as many as eight lives. Also, check out Be The Match which manages the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world, saving thousands of lives every year.
- Bring doctors to doorsteps – Too many families don’t have access to quality healthcare. Organizations like the Children’s Health Fund bring high-quality care directly to America’s most disadvantaged children, giving them a greater chance for a healthy life. Support Drive For a Cure today.
- Support our military – Show appreciation for our military veterans and their many sacrifices by sending letters of encouragement, food and other items. The USO offers tips to help you put together a perfect care package for active-duty troops. Or, check out this list of resources we have compiled for veterans and their families.
- Protect the health of veterans – Whether their injuries are physical or mental, military veterans and their families deserve our support. Volunteer for Vets4Warriors, which provides a 24/7 helpline, or donate frequent flyers and hotel points to Fisher House Foundation, which houses the families of veterans while their loved one recovers. Learn more about supporting Hero’s Health.
- Start a workplace giving campaign – Many employers still don’t offer the opportunity to give at work. Ask your HR department if they would consider starting a workplace giving campaign, or add more options to an existing campaign. Partnering with Community Health Charities can help raise critical funds to help military veterans, children fighting cancer and more.
- Pay it forward – Be thankful for the people you care about and send them a text or note. Consider paying for coffee for the person in line behind you, or doing a random act of kindness for a neighbor like raking their leaves. These small acts make a big difference – not just for those you help, but for you as well.
#GivingTuesday is November 29, but we have the opportunity to give back and improve our world every day of the year. Please join all of us at Community Health Charities to create healthier, happier communities for everyone.
