This is the season to give, not to receive, whether taking time out of your day to help a friend in need, putting money in the red metal kettle for the Salvation Army, etc. So many people only focus on their own problems, their own needs. “I can’t help you; I have so much to deal with in my own life that I don’t have time for your problems too”….”Oh, I can’t donate money to your organization; a new DVD comes out today that I just have to buy instead”…these are excuses many people use. Around the world, people live on only one dollar per day. Yet we throw countless dollars to the wind when so many people would give anything for just one. I know many people whose eyes glaze over when hearing about anyone else’s problems but their own. But instead, we should focus on others. Give more instead of take, take, take. So many people are less fortunate than we are. Yet we fail to notice because we’re so focused on ourselves.
Dominic Russo, one of the pastors at Oakland Christian Church, said at church last night that he saw an older man in his early 80’s eating at Max’s ‘n Erma’s this past week. He was all by himself, dressed nicely with his hair slicked back and a napkin stuck in his shirt as he ate his soup and drank his coffee. It was a snowy night, yet he came out by himself to the restaurant. Dominic said the man looked like he wasn’t used to being alone – as if he had recently lost his wife. “I want to pay for his meal,” Dominic’s wife whispered after they both watched the gentleman for several moments in silence. And so they did. They asked their waitress if they could anonymously pay for the man’s dinner.
Paying for one bowl of soup and one cup of coffee. I know I could afford that. And I know many other people could too. We sure spend it on ourselves enough. I’m sure that small act of kindness made that man’s day. How much better of a place this world would be if we looked each day to help someone, to brighten their day, instead of just looking to make ourselves happy.
In Farmington Hills, an anonymous donor put two coins into the red kettle for Salvation Army. But…those two coins…were GOLD! They value in $1,135 EACH! "A real giver doesn't want recognition, they just want to give," said Capt. Sarah Dimaso from the Salvation Army. "They have no motive other than to help somebody else, and that's wonderful." (view complete story)
If you would like to donate to a charity this Christmas season, here's a list of a few charities you could donate to:
Salvation Army
St. Jude's Children Research Hospital
-St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made here have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. With research and patient care under one roof, St. Jude is where some of today's most gifted researchers are able to do science more quickly.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
-The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Council is a major provider of human and disaster relief services, assisting people in crisis who have been victims of fires or floods, lost their job, or oSather urgent situations by providing emergency support. The Society works in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Detroit, networking with 2,000 Vincentian volunteers in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, St. Clair and Monroe counties, assisting 30,000 local households annually.
Alex's lemonade stand foundation
-Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) for Childhood Cancer is committed to finding a cure for all children with cancer. The foundation operates on the principle introduced by our founder Alexandra “Alex” Scott - “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation first began in 2000, when a then 4-year-old cancer patient named Alex voiced a simple wish - she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help "her doctors" find a cure for all kids with cancer.
National Hopeline Network
-Its mission the past 11 years has been to offer HOPE and the option to LIVE to those in the deepest emotional pain.
American Heart Association
-Make a general contribution to help fight heart disease and stroke.
Help Against Violent Encounters Now
-HAVEN serves the community through a series of innovative intervention, treatment, prevention and education programs in efforts to eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault.
For more organizations, visit charitynavigator.org
Feel free to comment with other charites you would like to recognize.
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