Charitable things to do this Christmas
For many people Christmas is a stressful, lonely and unhappy time. Imagine how good it will feel for both you and the person you help when you do something unexpected. Here are some ways you can help someone else this Christmas:
Pay it forward — pay for the person behind you inline without notice
Give someone a ride
Give a flower or bouquet
Cook somebody a meal
Smile at random people
Give hugs
Pay someone’s bills
Babysit or petsit
Walk your friend’s dog
Have a meal with someone you know or someone eating alone
Go grocery shopping for somebody else
Clean someone’s car
Clean someone’s house
Help someone get a job
Give food to the hungry
Buy or donate clothing
Give a dollar, some change, or any money you can
Work at a shelter for the homeless
Give someone a coffee or cold drink
Adopt a family in need
Buy holiday gifts for people in need
Participate in a food drive
Buy a meal for those in need at your grocery store
Give your time to any nonprofit that helps those in need
Volunteer at an retirement home
Take time to listen to your elders, learn about their lives and stories
Make an elderly person a meal
Help a senior do something they love to do, but can’t do by themselves
Fix things
Give blood
Visit people in hospital
Lisa Dudson is a bestselling author and Registered Financial Advisor with over 15 years industry experience. Lisa offers financial advice through www.acumen.co.nz and co-owns New Zealand’s leading property investment agency www.ifindproperty.co.nz.