HELPING OTHERS
Some think that the Holiday season is about getting gifts, however, it is actually more about GIVING to others; be it a smile or something more grande, being kind and generous to others is a big part of the holiday season. It is something I grew up learning and doing often, and something I still do year round. There are many local organizations & charities to give back to as well as some that are bigger as well. Below is a list of great ways & places that you and your family this Holiday Season can give back to your community. Your children may not remember things like what bike they got for Christmas many years from now but they will remember the great feeling of giving back & spending time with you over the season. So be sure to check out these great organizations that could really use your help not only during the Holiday season, but year round.
CHILDREN
Love Our Little Ones - Gibsons
NATURE
Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society - Sechelt
HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
BC Schizophrenia Society - Sunshine Coast Branch
MILITARY & VETRANS
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 140 - Sechelt
ANIMALS & PETS
Happy Cat Haven - Gibsons
Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Center - Gibsons
SPCA BC - Sunshine Coast Branch
Other Great Ways to Help Others
1) Do something nice for your local seniors - be it visiting the ones in a nursing home or your neighbour who lives alone. Both would love to have some company and if its a neighbour see if there is something around the house that you can do for them too be it shovelling the walk, watering some plants or even picking up some groceries for them. Don't let our seniors be forgotten this holiday season.
2) Send a care package to our service men & women over seas who are unable to be with their loved ones this holiday season while they fight for us & many more to have the freedoms we do. You can also send E-Messages of hope & love by going HERE as well. If sending to a soldier over seas - please use the following address: Any Canadian Forces Member Op Attention Kabul PO Box 5140 Stn Forces Belleville ON K8N 5W6
2) Send a care package to our service men & women over seas who are unable to be with their loved ones this holiday season while they fight for us & many more to have the freedoms we do. You can also send E-Messages of hope & love by going HERE as well. If sending to a soldier over seas - please use the following address: Any Canadian Forces Member Op Attention Kabul PO Box 5140 Stn Forces Belleville ON K8N 5W6