The Salvation Army is my charity of choice this year. There are so many ways to donate to this charity, depending on the time and money that you have available. I convinced a few of my co-workers to adopt a family for Christmas - after one phone call to the local Salvation Army we were provided with the names and wish list items of a local family of four. We set up a 'donation box' in our offices so co-workers can easily drop off gifts and/or food. Many local department stores also have 'Angel Trees', where a child's name is listed each ornament, along with their Christmas wish list items.
USPS 'Operation Santa'...as you may or may not know, the New York City Post Office used to support the effort of mailing out replies to the thousands and thousands of 'Dear Santa' letters that were received every Christmas. As times are a-changing, the NYC Post Office is no longer able to fulfill this Christmas charity, but your local Post Office may have their own Operation Santa program! This website provides you with more detail about the history of the program, and how you can help make a child's Christmas brighter.
Let's not forget about the stray pooches and kitties that are going to spending the holidays alone too! The thought of these little animals all alone in their cold cages makes me want to cry! So please, go volunteer at your local shelter or check to see if they have a list of items they are currently accepting. The link above will take you to the ASPCA's shelter finder, to help you locate a local shelter. Having worked at an animal shelter for several years, I know what a huge difference a soft blanket can make in the life of a stray animal. Animals need hugs too!
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