A member of my family inspired this post when they told me about a common practice at their place of employment. They work at an apartment community. When individuals get evicted or abandon the apartment they discard all of their belongings left in the apartment.
My concern lies with this. While I understand that the apartment has to be emptied, I dont understand why everything, and I mean everything, is discarded to the trash. Shoes, clothing, furniture, housewares...everything.
You know what I am getting at, right?
Why not call a local charity and have the items picked up?
I posed this question and my family member, I am happy to say, thought this was a great idea.
Hopefully they will begin doing this.
Noone has to go looking for an opportunity to help. Just walk outside your front door and there it is.
Pray. Volunteer. Help someone. Donate.
I know our lives are already busy with a million and one things to do, but with soo much that needs to be done and soo many people who need a helping hand, I am sure that there is something we all can do.
Helping comes in many forms.
Here are some suggestions:
Pray for someone
Pull up your favorite charity online and dontae or buy a t-shirt
Buy an extra school supply for your child's class
Put your change into the charity jar at the grocery store
Make cards with your kids for sick children at a local hospital
Participate in a local charity run or walk
Purchase products, that you were already going to buy, that make a contribution to a charitable cause
Volunteer at your child's school
Participate in a charity drive at work
Donate your child's old clothing and shoes to someone in need
Invite someone that may be going through a rough time to your next family get together
Lend a shoulder to cry on
Pack your lunch one day a week and donate that $5
Volunteer at a homeless shelter
Do some shopping at a charitable thrift store
Enjoy time with your family and friends this Labor Day and remember not to take it for granted.
Remember that you are Blessed beyond measure.
You remind me of my mother always thinking of others. My mom lost everything helping everyone. She would give you the shirt off her back and she is still blessed. Keep doing what you do and spreading the word to others!!
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