How To Be An Everyday Philanthropist
I think the internet has reinvented the world of philanthropy. I like hands-on volunteering in organizations around town, but that’s limited because of that pesky 24-hours-in-a-day universal truth. This book, How To Be An Everyday Philanthropist, by Nicole Bouchard Boles is so packed with ideas of how you can make a difference that you’ll want to share it with everyone you know! You don’t have to add hours to your busy day or be wealthy.
A few examples: By simply clicking through on websites like HungryChildren.com, The ChildHealthSite.com, or Care2.com, advertisers donate money. There, I just did it! It was easy, I helped someone, and I haven’t even finished my cup of tea.
Or how about sending an old pair of eyeglases to neweyesfortheneedy.org or sending a card to our troops overseas at ourmilitary.mil. Want to get your hands dirty? Check out guerillagardening.org. Provide free reading service for the blind and visually impaired through Read This to Me (readthistome.org).
After looking through this book, one review will simply not do. I’ve decided to feature it in an upcoming issue of Parent Pages newsletter. That way I’ll have room for more examples, and maybe thousands will find out about the book, read it, and pass it on!
Mother Teresa once said, “We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Now that’s empowering! Happy New Year!