Giving Back & Making an Impact
I am a HUGE believer in giving back! Giving back can be volunteering your time, giving a monetary donation, or even sharing about a cause and educating others on how to get involved and show support.
There are non-profits that cover just about every cause you can think of. I encourage you to think about issues that are important to you, research organizations that support those causes and see how you can help make an impact. Sometimes events in life motivate us to give to a specific cause, or maybe you know that your food bank could use donations. Whatever it might be, non-profits can always use your help. Believe me, the organizations that you support, will be extremely grateful for your generosity!
I really enjoy volunteering my time and involve my children whenever possible so they can see the importance and impact of helping others. I even have a few organizations in mind , where I hope to help when I retire one day (Yes, I know that’s awhile from now, but I really look forward to volunteering in our local NICU one day).
As we near the end of the calendar year, see which donations fit into your budget. Some non-profits offer tax credits. While you can definitely give throughout the year, November is a great time to give. Tuesday, November 29, 2022, is Giving Tuesday this year, which is a day dedicated to supporting non-profits.
If you are looking for non-profits to support, I have listed some of the organizations that I support below. Throughout the year, I give my time, make monetary donations, donate items to thrift stores that support a cause and donate silent auction baskets to organizations.
Amberly’s Place - Family advocacy facility that supports victims of child abuse, domestic violence, elderly abuse and sexual assault
Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma - Provides support to various causes in the community
Arizona Special Olympics - Gives people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to train and compete in the Special Olympics
Assistance League of Yuma - Working to transform the lives of children in need through community programs
Choosing Kind - Working to help mothers find their village through peer led support groups and community engagement
Crossroads Mission - Homeless shelter and drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility
Humane Society of Yuma - Animal shelter that works to reduce the number of homeless pets through adoption, rescue and spay and neuter programs
Hunter’s Army - Giving to families in Yuma County who have a child Fighting cancer
KIDS Cuddlekit Closet - Through various programs, kids benefit from receiving kindness when in need and learn how to pay kindness forward
Precious Treasures - Offers programs for youth and childcare services to assist working parents in the community
United Way of Yuma - Giving people tools to end the cycle of poverty
Yuma Children’s Museum - Creating a playful experience for children to learn through exploration, imagination and creativity
Yuma Community Food Bank - Working to relieve hunger, build self-reliance and improve the quality of life for those living in Southwestern Arizona
Any time that you have to give back to others, whether it be this holiday season or year-round is amazing! Efforts big and small make such an impact. So, grab a friend and get involved in an organization that means something to you!
Leave a comment below with a non-profit that you enjoy supporting.