If you believe that it’s better to give than to receive (and you think your friends and families might agree), perhaps a charitable donation is in order this holiday season.
http://main.acsevents.org/goto/lauragutmann
Shameless plug in the name of a good cause; $10 buys you a luminary in honor of someone whose life has been affected by cancer and helps my Relay for Life team reach their goals.
An extremely practical way to make a classroom better – donate to support the cost of teacher-requested resources. A gift certificate allows the recipient to choose the classroom project they’d like to support.
For $10, you can give the gift of supporting the UN’s effort to fight malaria. By covering the cost of a bed net, your donation helps an African community avoid dangerous mosquito bites. For all you Sports Illustrated fans out there, this idea came to life after former columnist Rick Reilly challenged his readers to contribute to the cause. Are you surprised that this used to be the only part of SI that I’d read?
This organization works to provide community-based education in Pakistan and Afghanistan, particularly for girls. You have to admire the efforts of its founders; you can read all about it by purchasing the book Three Cups of Tea. Giving someone the book along with a donation creates a lasting reminder of your generosity.
Finally, don’t forget that this site links your online shopping to commitments by companies to donate a percentage of your purchase to the charity of your choice.
Laura
Harold
