Last Thanksgiving was the busiest and MOST FULFILLING HOLIDAY I have EVER had.
Unlike previous years, I spent the first half of my day surrounded by members of the community and families that were much less fortunate than myself. In the morning, I participated in the Run to Feed the Hungry benefiting the Sacramento Food Bank. Afterward, I went straight over to the Salvation Army to help serve Thanksgiving meals to the homeless. I can't even begin to describe how full my heart was when I headed home that afternoon. I have decided to make it a holiday tradition.
The holiday season is the perfect time of the year to get involved and give back. I would add that it is also important to get your children involved. The next 6 weeks will come and go in the blink of an eye. It is very easy to get caught up in the frenzy of holiday shopping, parties, travel, etc...I hope that you will find a few hours in your busy schedule to step back and give back.
In addition to a list of volunteer opportunities with Salvation Army, I have included links to some other local organizations that could use your help this holiday season...I also hope you will share your stories with the rest of us by posting a comment to this blog or emailing ashornml@gmail.com
Sacramento Food Bank - Coming Up! Run to Feed the Hungry
Food Bank of Yolo - Coming Up! Running of the Turkeys
Salvation Army - Coming Up! Angel Tree
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