Christmas is the time of year that we tend to be most charitable. For some reason or other, helping others at Christmas time is easier for us when our hearts are full of Holiday spirit. Typically, we donate toys or money to help organizations do what they can to make the Holiday merrier for families in need.
This year, due to the economic developments that have rocked the States and made the rest of the world nervous, people may not be as eager to part with their hard earned cash. With all of this year's layoffs and plant closings, the number of needy families is likely to be higher, as well. So, how can we get into helping others when we're either strapped for cash ourselves or we are on the receiving end of the charitable contributions?
There are lots of ways of helping others that cost nothing at all. It can be as simple as making a phone call or as involved as ensuring that neighbours find funding agencies to help get their furnace repaired.
How to Help Others When You Have No Money is an article full of suggestions for helping others. It even lists considerations and cautions to bear in mind when you decide to do a good deed.
If you'd like to do your bit to help your fellow human, check out the article. Having little or no money is not a good enough excuse this year.
