How do you give back during the holidays?

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:41:05 -0400

Now that we are rapidly approaching the holiday season, my family is thinking about starting a tradition of giving back to others, but we would like some ideas.
What are your ideas, or what do you do to give back to those who are less fortunate?

Response by PO3 Shaun Taylor made Oct 29 at 2014 1:42 PM

PO3 Shaun Taylor — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:42:04 -0400

I usually donate money and time.

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Oct 29 at 2014 4:19 PM

CPT Richard Riley — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:19:20 -0400

Donating time - energy - and sweat equity into a program or organization is far better than throwing money at it. You have a personal stake in what you do and how long you spend. If the program or organization is doing something you admire then giving time is a great way to show that you believe in what they are doing.

Food banks, homeless shelters, abuse shelters all have needs continuously so there are plenty of ways to 'give back' during the holiday season. You can also look at the different veterans associations who support assistance issues, and sadly the needs increase during the holiday season.

If you want to look more into civic situations, local libraries need readers for children's story times, boys and girls clubs as well as boys and girls scouting can always use volunteer help at any time of year but with a bunch of holiday festivities approaching I'm sure it would be a welcome boost.

Response by SGT(P) Harry Clyde Jr. made Oct 29 at 2014 6:22 PM

SGT(P) Harry Clyde Jr. — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 18:22:24 -0400

I deliver thanksgiving meals with my daughter that my wife and son helped prep ealier in the morning. We took the route that nobody really wants which is in the more poor and rougher neighborhood s cause it needed done, they were in need too. The organizers ran out of drinks so i got drinks for my route with my money.
I Also give back all year yhough with House of Heros helping less fortunate veterans get their homes back on shape. It should never just be the holidays to give back cause people are always in need. Im equal opportunity to help anyone at anytime with anything if I can. Not so much with money cause I have little but with time energy and what skills I have.
Others above self!!
My 2 bits.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2014 6:33 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 18:33:12 -0400

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member This fine young lady decided to dump me for the New Kids on the Block and I am crestfallen. Anyhow, not sure yet but definitely am going to help.