'Tis the season of giving and whether you are looking to share in the joy of charity with your family, especially young kids, or to give that last minute gift to a loved one sure to appreciate your donation on their behalf, charitable giving is a great thing this and any time of the year.
Give a Tree - Get a Necklace
Dawn & Deepa, the online children's jewlery boutique, have designed a cute Appleseed necklace for little ones. 10% of all sales goes to The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, to help provide a sustainable food source for children around the world.
Give the Gift of Survival
Unicef offers families the opportunity to direct charitable donations to a specific cause - you can give the gift of education, health, water, food and play or direct funds for emergency or where most needed. And you can give a gift on behalf of a loved one - Unicef provides e-cards, perfect for that last minute gift.
Give a Goat!
Give a goat and other great things through Oxfam. This is a great gift idea for the family member who has everything! Buy a goat for a family in need in their name. Other options available through the Oxfam website (you can give a Chicken too!)
Change the World
Plan invites you to change the world by making a donation or sponsoring a child. This is a great gift idea for a family and a good way to teach children about giving as you can exchange letters and pictures with your sponsored child. You can also sponsor a project or a community through Plan and check out their "Because I am a Girl Campaign".
Give the Gift of Christmas
For families and children who are unable to be at home for christmas, due to a child's illness, the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto offers a great way for the community to help out. Give the gift of holiday decorations, a christmas meal or even a present.
Don't Forget the Furry Friends
Give the gift of a warm home, food and love. Donate to any animal shelter through Iams Home 4 the Holidays program.
