Give the Gift of Giving - Organizations around Cincinnati

This time of year is filled with joy and thanks. People are rushing around trying to obtain the best gifts for their family members to love. Walk through the mall and you'll see tons of smiling faces eager for Christmas Day. Getting gifts is as equally fulfilling as giving gifts. It pleases me to know I made someone else happy by purchasing an item they've wanted for a while.

Not everyone is able to experience that joy during the holiday season. I think it is important to realize the ultimate stress this time of year can place on many struggling families. There are many families and solo people out there barely making it to put food in their body let alone purchase the latest, or greatest gadget. So it is important to remember and give to others in need during this time. There's lots of ways to spread some generous holiday love, especially around Cincinnati.

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City Gospel Mission of Cincinnati - On their website you can electronically donate money to provide gifts for children.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Cincinnati District - Two different Holiday Programs

1. Christmas Together Program - Adopt a family to provide the items on their holiday wish list.

2. The Christmas Angel Toy Program - Donating toys for an event held for parents to obtain donated gifts to provide to their children on Christmas Day.

St. Joseph Orphanage, Cincinnati, Ohio

- Multipe ways to donate to this organization. There are Christmas Wish Lists, options to donate through Amazon, financially donate online, and manually dropping off items to their location.

Freestore Foodbank

- Check your pantry for cans that aren't being used to donate. There's also option to donate money online. Your donation could help a child not able to get a meal since school is out of session during this time of year.

Bethany House Services

- Organization assisting homeless mother and children in the Cincinnati. You can donate monetarily or offer your time by volunteering.

These are just few organizations around the city that I am familiar with them and their mission. There are plenty more that are in need of any help that you can possibily provide. You can make a great difference in the lives of others. Let's spread some holiday joy to everyone, even the smallest donation is important!