Philadelphia, PA
- While we’ve all become a lot more focused on protecting the planet and going green, we should apply the same kindness to those who share the planet with us. Even the smallest gesture can make a massive difference in the lives of others. So if you’re in the spirit of giving, here’s how you can make charity your hobby in 2023.
Donate Your Unwanted Items To Charity
When decluttering your home and wardrobes, avoid throwing anything out unless it belongs in the garbage. Things like old clothes, unwanted furniture, and unused kitchen items can be useful items to those who are less fortunate. If you don’t know anyone in your community that could make use of your unwanted items, consider donating them to charity.
Help Out At A Food Bank
If you aren’t able to donate unwanted items or funds to the less fortunate, you can still offer your efforts. Volunteers are the driving force for food banks. So, without volunteers, many underprivileged adults and children will go without food.
Food banks are also struggling due to steep increases in food prices, so now is the perfect time to lend a hand by donating food items or your time.
Support Animal Shelters
It’s not only less fortunate adults and children that need our help; animal shelters provide care for countless homeless and sick animals.
Animal shelters need donations and volunteers to function. So donating funds, animal products like blankets, beds, and toys, or volunteering your time to assist in caring for the animals can make a massive difference to any shelter.
Support A Local Cause
You can also give back to the community by supporting a local cause, from child poverty to education and everything in between; there are plenty of causes in need of your support.
Supporting a cause can mean donating even a small amount of money every month or volunteering your services.
Start A Community Program
Starting a community program is a great way to kickstart a cause that can make a difference. Perhaps you could host a youth group, gather funds for underprivileged children, or even start a local food drive to feed the homeless.
Adopt Or Foster A Pet
Animal shelters around the world often battle to stay afloat, as restricting funds and insufficient space make it tricky to care for an increasing number of animals.
If you can’t donate funds or time to help the cause, you could also consider adopting or fostering a pet from a shelter. Moreover, you can also advocate for adoption over supporting pet stores that encourage inhumane breeding practices.
Cuddle Abandoned Babies
Infant babies need human touch to thrive. The power of touch is considered an essential need for little ones, and while children’s homes and foster care systems do their best to provide safety and shelter for abandoned babies, these little ones still lack essential cuddles.
As a result, you can make the most meaningful difference by volunteering at hospitals to spend some time instilling love in abandoned babies. There are so many impactful ways to give back in 2023, from donating funds and products to volunteering your time and services.
