Giving Back
1. Volunteer at a local food bank/soup kitchen/ homeless shelter.
All support is valid whether it’s 2 hours or 2 days. These services are overwhelmed but especially during the festive season and with the current state of the economy.
2. Support local business.
It has been a tough few years for small businesses during the pandemic instead of using the normal platforms to order your Christmas gifts try shopping on places such as Etsy (OTHER SITES AVAILABLE) that is full of small businesses. This in turn has a massive effect on the small business owners who can also enjoy the festive period.
3. Donations.
An obvious one however there are a few different ways in which this can be done. Firstly, if you have money to spare a simple cash donation can help. I know members of my family tend to donate money they would spend on Christmas Cards to a charity instead this saves on waste and charities benefit. Secondly as mentioned in my de-clutter blog donate those toys and clothes you have cleared out. Now there are a few options for these donations these can be donated to a charity shop for re-sale however I prefer to send my donations to a homeless shelter/women’s refuge simply because of my previous job I have seen first hand how some of these families end up in these situations through no fault of their own and simply have nothing but the clothes on their back.
4. Shop and Give Back.
Most supermarkets now have donation boxes by the door. If possible, grab a few extra bits in your weekly food shop and drop them off on your way out. I tend to check the local food bank website as they normally add lists of items, they are running low on. If this is possible for you, please try not to forget these people are having to use these services for Christmas so if you can spare anything little Christmas treats will be a nice surprise.
5. Check on a vulnerable friend/neighbour.
As the winter draws in many begin to experience seasonal depression. The holidays can also trigger negative memories for some people especially if they are facing financial hardship this year. If you cant afford to help financially that’s understandable but there are other ways you can help.
· Pop round for a friendly chat/cuppa.
· If they are a bit further away a facetime call can make a difference.
· Arrange a Christmas get together/a virtual Christmas party.
· Listen, sounds simple but letting someone explain why they don’t enjoy this time of year and checking in on dates/times that may trigger them.
IF YOU ARE CONCERNED FOR ANYONE OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON THERES HELP AVAILABLE.
· SOCIAL SERVICES
· LOCAL POLICE
· SAMARITANS
· LOCAL FOOD BANKS (YOU CAN REFER PEOPLE TO THEM TO ENSURE THEY ARE GETTING FOOD OVER THE FESTIVE PERIOD)
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