'Tis the Season to Reflect
RECAP!!!
Around the time of the holidays, I can't help but think of all those who won't have a table full of food for Thanksgiving or their religious holiday of choice. This is also the time of year when many of us distribute our contributions to charity for the year. Others may collect food for local food banks, ring the bell for the Salvation Army, or volunteer through our churches and synagogues. But what happens the rest of the year?
If you are anything like me, charitable giving and serving the community became even more important to you after you had children. Once I'd held that small helpless baby in my arms, I knew that I had to do what I could to ensure that every baby in my community had the same opportunities and love that my own children have. Whether you grew up volunteering and fund raising, or came to it later in life, I know that many of you, many of us, also had the same reaction to motherhood. As a result, the Silicon Valley Moms, Chicago Moms, DC Metro Moms, and New York City Moms are all writing about community outreach today. Please join us, enjoy the discussion, and enjoy the holiday season.
Here is a RECAP of all the posts that went up on our "Community Outreach ..." day across the Silicon Valley Moms, Chicago Moms, DC Metro Moms, and New York City Moms Blogs.....
DC Metro Moms Blog
Silicon Valley Moms Blog
- Bonnie on Emancipation Isn't Always A Good Thing
- Enoch on Keepin' It Local: The Importance of Supporting Local Charities
- Robyn on Helper's Holiday Bazaar
- Ana on Start'em Young
- Stefania on Keeping It Local Part Deux: Local Immigrant Gardeners Provide "Seeds" For Scholarships
- Sheila on Local Moms Who Make A Difference
- Nicole on Karma, Luck, Or Simple Human Goodness
- Sheila on A Fun Way For The Whole Family To Give Back And Have Fun
- Nicole on Bread Of Life
NYC Moms Blog
- Louise on Bake Cookies To Benefit Toby And Other Kids With Neuroblastoma
- Nancy on A Heartwarming Housewarming
- Adelaide on Give Me A C!
- Cynthia on Give Til It Hurts
Chicago Moms Blog
- Stephanie on A Project X-Style Christmas
- Catherine on The Christmas Store
- Veronica on Strategic Holiday Giving
- Kim on That Was Easy
- Caitlin on Do As I Say, Not As I .... Do?
- Mary Anne on Shihara's Story
- Marcie on A Russian Christmas
