Podcasts about holiday giving

Today on The Bright Side, we're talking about giving back and extending a helping hand this holiday season. CEO of Feeding America Claire Babineaux-Fontenot joins Danielle and Simone to talk about how her organization is combating hunger across the country, and how we can all do our part to help alleviate food insecurity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 98 Crafting the Perfect Gift: Tips for Memorable Holiday Giving   In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, we're diving into the art of holiday gift-giving with Mary Lea Howard, a member of the Happy Cookbook Party who's known for her uniquely creative approach to gifts. She shares her favorite ideas, tips for personalizing presents, and insider secrets for choosing memorable gifts that guests and loved ones adore. You'll get inspiration for themed giftsand thoughtful ways to make each gift feel truly special. Whether you're looking to impress your holiday guests or find the perfect present for friends and family, this episode is packed with ideas to make your holiday season unforgettable!   Mary Lea Howard is from Louisville, Kentucky with a passion for hosting and entertaining. Known for her warm hospitality, she loves bringing people together and creating memorable experiences, often sharing her creativity through beautifully curated gift baskets for friends and family.   ~Resources~  Boarderie https://boarderie.com/   Happy Hostess Website:- http://happycookbookparty.com/   -Social Media Links- Happy Hostess https://www.instagram.com/happyhostesscollective/ https://m.facebook.com/happyhostesscollective     

In an effort to make a positive impact in the communities we serve, YES created the YES We Care program to give back to our residents, team members, and local charitable organizations. Volunteer work is more than just contributing time.  It's about creating positive change, building connections, and fostering a sense of community. In this episode, we're highlighting the profound impact that YES volunteers make all year round. Patrice Mitchell, Culture Ambassador of YES Communities joins me to discuss all things YES We Care; from guaranteed PTO for team members to spend volunteering, to complete home makeovers for deserving residents and families. Produced by Yes Communities

This podcast is a Side Trip, a super short podcast where I can share what's on my mind. And this week, with Christmas before us, I share some thoughts on creating that perfect gift.     And a perfect gift! Check out the reviews     Follow Bump on:

Need some low to no-cost ideas for the Holidays? In episode 52 of the HopeFilled Financial Podcast Jay goes through a list of 100 Frugal Christmas Ideas from The Curious Frugal: https://www.thecuriousfrugal.com/frugal-christmas-ideas/  Is there anything else you would have mentioned? What was your favorite?  Today's hilarious story comes from a few Christmases ago when Jay and Amanda gave her brother-in-law a 2.5 pound gummy worm! https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Largest-Raspberry-Cup-Approximately/dp/B07PFWHZPW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2XB4U1XPSRZ4&keywords=giant+gummy+worm&qid=1702093021&sprefix=giant+gummy+worm%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-3 Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

Tis the season for giving, and nothing brings more joy than the act of generosity itself. Let's make a pact to shift our focus from the usual holiday frenzy to contemplate the less fortunate and find our unique ways of extending a helping hand. I'll be taking you along my personal journey of little acts of giving that have brought immense fulfillment. Inspired by the touching words from the Isha Foundation, we'll uncover how to give without draining our empathic selves. So, ready to make this season truly festive by spreading some warmth?Visit “Rooted in Connection” Blog at https://lisamcfarland.com/blog-podcasts-online-support-community/You're invited to schedule a complimentary Life Coaching intro session at:https://lisamcfarland.com/collaborate/

Amy Wine from the Community Healing Centers talks about giving to the organization during the holiday season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you working on getting out of debt? Does your December budget make you cringe? Are you tempted to put off money management until the new year? Episode 51 of the HopeFilled Financial Podcast brings you 5 tips for enjoying the Holidays without digging yourself deeper in debt. The story today is about how Jay gave his sister a meaningful gift of TIME when she was 7-years-old. We can give with time, talent, and treasure. Even if you aren't short on money (treasure), giving your time and talent can be more meaningful than an expensive gift. This gift of time is the only one Jay remembers from that Christmas, and there is a good reason for it. Can we use that as inspiration in our own gift giving this year? How have you gone about gift giving when money was tight? How can we make this holiday season extra memorable without breaking the bank? Let us know in the comments below! Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new full episode every Tuesday! Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Leslie and Carrie are back and, as always, they are starting the season with their personal holiday giving advice. They also discuss a gift your children will appreciate: the HPV Vaccine. You won't want to miss this episode!

Every year leading up to the Christmas Holidays, families across America look for ways to give to mission activity that helps orphans around the globe. But is the gift you're giving doing the most good for that child on the other end? This weekend, Collin talks to the Executive Director of the Faith to Action Initiative to learn more about the most effective and impactful ways to give this time of the year! That's this weekend on Missions Today! For more information on our guest this week and her work, please check out the links below: Elli Oswald Faith to Action Initiative Partner Stories and Organizations #orphans #widows #orphanages #family #ministry #familycare #church #localchurch #seattle #washington #worldvision

From The Pink Seats is Presented by Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine! Featuring a full bar with award winning mixologists along with a packaged store featuring over 600 whiskeys, some of the best local brews,and much more. Visit them today at 2115 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 - Right next to Manhattan Project or visit LouisvilleDrinks.com** CHECK OUT THE BRAND NEW CHRISTMAS POP UP BAR AT FAL! Tuesdays - Saturdays by reservation only.. Phone # to call: 502.618.2019There was no victory in Charlotte, but the guys are talking about their big takeaways, what stood out, and what's next for the Cards in this weeks episode. Don't miss a new Happy Hour, Vince's Game Notes, and Cash It or Trash It as well as conversations around the FSU loss, big takeaways from Jeff Brohm's first season, what the commitment of QB Tyler Shough means for Pierce Clarkson and Brady Allen, who and what is next in the transfer portal, and a question regarding Louisville's appearance in the Holiday Bowl against USC. Finally, the guys are joined by Nick Young on behalf of the Bill Young Memorial Foundation to talk about the Holiday Giving drive, the work being done in J-Town, and the legacy of a football legend. Happy Hour with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon including some big big news!Cheers to Big Dom, Big Boys, Coach O!, and the CFP Playoff Committee being a jokeVince's Game Notes: Louisville's O-Line struggles with FSU's pressure, how it impacted Jack & the run gameVince's Game Notes: Jack Plummer's good, bad, and the uglyVince's Game Notes: Interesting playcalling? The return of the goVince's Game Notes: Screens!Vince's Game Notes: Defense balls outJacob's sack updateA quick recap of Jeff Brohm's first season at Louisville, what stands outQuick look at USCWould you play 2 QB's?BREAKING NEWS: Louisville lands a portal commit while we record! Shough if you buck?Cash It or Trash It?Quick look at the portal and what's aheadWhere Louisville needs helpWhat to do at QB nowCash it or Trash ItSpecial Guest interview!Learn more about the Bill Young Memorial Foundation and how you can change lives this Holiday Season!Visit billyoungmemorialfoundation.com to learn more & donate to the cause! The State of Louisville Podcast Network is powered by Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Skip the cold and hassle and have Mr. & Mrs.delivered to your front door! Visit Seelbachs.com/collections/mr-mrs-bourbon to buy now!

Get ready for the icing on the cake for the best kept secret to a holiday season full of joy and contentment. You ready? It's giving. It's giving. It's being intentional about giving away the resources that God has blessed you with. We're wrapping up this holiday series with the best episode of them all, holiday giving.   Resources from this episode: Val Marie Paper - Prayer Journal use code “WORKANDPLAY” for 10% off God and Money by John Cortines The Blessed Life by Robert Morris Financial Peace University National Christian Foundation The Journey of Generosity The Giving Manger Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Running water. Sanitation systems. Electricity. A car to drive to the store. Enough food to feed your family. These are all things that we've likely taken for granted at one time or another — and they're things that so many in the world live without every day. As part of our Holiday Giving Back Episode series, we talk with the VP of a charitable organization whose mission is to eliminate that level of extreme poverty worldwide.    Mark Lutz is the Senior Vice President of Global Philanthropy at Opportunity International. He joined the organization in 1986 and grew private annual revenue from $1 million to more than $40 million. Mark grew up in South Africa with his missionary parents. Living for 20 years under apartheid shaped him to become an advocate for justice. He's also the author of “UnPoverty: Rich Lessons from the Working Poor.”   Tune into the full conversation for more on Opportunity International's unique method of making a difference in impoverished people's lives, personal stories from Mark's book that display the valuable lessons he's learned from those living in poverty, success stories from the entrepreneurs Mark's organization has worked with, and a lot more.   Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn:    How growing up in apartheid South Africa was the “germ” that later became Mark's career in the nonprofit world  More about the lightbulb moment Mark had in which he realized he could leverage other people's money to fight for justice and an end to poverty The definition of a “micro-loan”, how Opportunity International recipients typically use that kind of loan, and how those small loans snowball into bigger chances at breaking out of poverty Mark shares a story from his book involving a group of women from India and the valuable lessons that they taught him How much Opportunity International money has been loaned out to people in need — and how many individuals have been helped by those What one woman in the Philippines did with a $50 loan and what Mark learned from that story More info about what happens with donations to Opportunity International and how bank partnerships help 10x the impact of those donations Why today's level of poverty can be the next “Berlin Wall” The power of a simple $30 donation The important distinction between giving money and giving a loan, and why that's related to increasing people's dignity   Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Opportunity International website UnPoverty.org (Mark's website) “UnPoverty: Rich Lessons from the Working Poor” by Mark Lutz Buy a copy of “Lost at CEO: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Strategy” by Carl J. Cox  40 Strategy Contact 40 Strategy Carl J. Cox on LinkedIn  

Anne Kuszpa of Housing Nantucket stops in to talk about everything happening at Housing Nantucket, what's coming up in the future and how they are looking for help. Anne talks about launching the "Holiday Giving" campaign. Their goal is to raise $100,000 by the end of the year. You can donate via their website. She also talks about the progress being made at Wiggles Way and reminds everybody to sign up for the Richmond Company rental lottery. Their deadline is January 12, 2024. Don't forget to sign up for the Housing Nantucket newsletter at https://www.housingnantucket.org/.

Clint Borgen, the President of The Borgen Project and co-host Marie Shanley discuss tips for giving to charities. Learn how to research nonprofits and find causes. The Borgen Project is an international humanitarian organization that works to bring political attention to global poverty.LinksGuidestarCharity NavigatorDonate to The Borgen Project

Amy Wine, Marketing and Communications Coordinator and Stefanie Belote, Recovery Housing Supervisor discuss holiday giving for those in CHC's Inpatient Treatment Center and Recovery Housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this inspiring episode, we dive into the enchanting world of Jingle Jet, an initiative that's redefining the spirit of the holiday season. Join us as we uncover how Tony Zazza and his team bring unparalleled joy and unforgettable experiences to families facing hardships during what should be the most wonderful time of the year. From the inception of this heartwarming project to its profound impact on communities, this story is a testament to the power of compassion and the true meaning of holiday giving. Tune in to be moved by the magic and generosity that Jingle Jet spreads, one family at a time.   

'Tis the season to count your blessings and help those around you. Year-end also happens to be the busiest time of year at the Community Foundation and nonprofits all around the community. Listen in as we dive into year-end giving and the importance of investing in the community with OCCF's Vice President of Development Joe Carter and Ron Ward of Ward Construction on this month's podcast. 

Significantly fewer Canadians intend to give to charity this holiday season and those who do, plan to give less. Inflation, surging demand, and falling donations have combined to create a perfect storm for Canada

On this episode, we have two of the founders/creators/owners/visionaries behind Given, a great store with a great purpose in Greenville, SC. Listen along for the story of how they began their journey and the beauty behind their vision of Given. We had some laughs about sisterly/sibling struggles as well as all of our different experiences with blogging;) Hope this one makes you smile today and maybe even gives you a gift idea for those last 1-2 people on your Christmas list!!!

The Family Place's Jennifer Anderson on Holiday Giving events

Giving looks different across Wards 7 and 8 as community members support and uplift one another this holiday season.

It may be the giving season, but with the financial pressures a lot of us are facing, it may be a tough one for charities. A recent survey says fewer than half of Atlantic Canadians will be donating this holiday season and almost four-in-ten plan to give less. The irony is that the inflation crisis has made more of us reliant on charitable services. Imagine Canada says charities and nonprofits receive 40 percent of their donations in the last six to eight weeks of the year. CEO and President Bruce MacDonald offers his thoughts on how you can help get more support for those agencies so they can keep on giving.

We talk with Chef Elyssa Kaplan, culinary operations lead at World Central Kitchen, about how she came to join the charity organization and her work feeding people in need all over the world.

Do you plan on giving to charity this holiday season? How do you decide where to donate your time and money?

Join ASF's Camilla Hellman as she delves into the perfect Scottish gifts for friends and family as we move toward the holiday season with our friends at Scottish Creations, ScotlandShop.com, The Scottish Grocer, Robin Robinson and the Complete Whiskey Course, and our own ASF Shop. All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org

With the holidays coming up, we are focused a lot on other people, buying them gifts, cooking for our family. It can bring up a lot of hard emotions for those who are missing family or don't have a good relationship with family, and we can end up giving a lot and leaving nothing for ourselves.In this episode of small steps to self-love, Shelby talks about the importance of self-care during this time, and challenges you to practice compassion and self-care so you aren't left empty.If you are looking for a quick dose of inspiration, listen to this episode! welcome to small steps to self-love with bestselling mental health writer, shelby leigh! every episode has a small step for YOU to take on your self-love journey.  tune in for today's small step about finding your why and screenshot this episode and tag me on IG @shelbyleighpoetry with your favorite takeaway. i'd love to hear!be sure to subscribe for more episodes like this! if you enjoy the podcast, leaving a rating and review is an incredible way to support the podcast and future episodes. thank you so much for listening! resources from shelby:·        PREORDER MY NEW BOOK·        check out Shelby's mental health poetry books·        Free self-love poetry print·        Join the poetry club·        Get help with marketing as a writerconnect with shelby:·        Instagram: @shelbyleighpoetry·        YouTube: Shelby Leigh Poetry·        TikTok: @shelbyleighpoetry·        Twitter: @shelbyleighpoetLeave a voice message to be featured in future episodes!

Sweet Home PCB welcomes Janna Hall to talk about helping local kids get food through Backpack Blessings on The Beach, also Henry Brigmond with Halloween Favorites, Upcoming Events in Panama City Beach and some interesting Romantic happenings during the Holiday Season. Make your comments on our Facebook Page @SweetHomePCB. Remember to like and comment here also.

Ho ho, everybody! It's our 2nd annual Holiday Giving Show and we're bringing you all the feels today as the LaunchDad, along with his good friend and Shannon's Fight co-founder, Dr. Dana Battaglia, help the less fortunate this holiday season. We can make all the jokes we want about the holiday theme and say how much fun this is going to be...but selfishly, this episode feels so good and so necessary every single year. We're not rolling like Oprah like last year, but we're still doing some good and having some laughs along the way. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out the links below to support the featured non-profits from today's episode: Eden II Genesis Program: Seasons for a Reason is a gift shop created by individuals with autism that provides handmade seasonal craft items for sale. The shop provides meaningful job training opportunities and encourages interaction with the Long Island community. Etsy link for Seasons for a Reason:https://www.etsy.com/shop/SeasonsForAReason?ref=profile_header Donate here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=eden2&id=3 St. Nicholas Food Pantry (if you're local to NY please donate your time or resources to help this incredible ministry): https://www.stnicholasbabylon.com/ministries/food-pantry Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast. This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow  

The holidays are here! This season, more consumers are looking for sustainable, organic and local gifts. Jillian Childs, Founder of Florida Farm Finder, and Juan Carlos Rodriguez give us some ideas on how to find and support local growers and businesses through gift-giving this holiday season. In this episode, hear about: - How Florida Farm Finder is connecting farmers and local businesses with consumers - Sustainable gift ideas you may not have thought of  - Resources for finding and supporting food-related businesses Learn more about Florida Farm Finder on their website: https://www.FloridaFarmFinder.com and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLFarmFinder/ Join Florida Farm Finder's Facebook Groups:Kind of A Big Dill Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/floridafarmfinder/ and Brand Builder Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/389257258778481/ Learn more about the Florida Farmers Market Association: https://farmersmarkettoolkit.org Support the show (https://foginfo.org/donate/)

In the final episode of season one of Security Sandbox, Amanda Fennell and Darien Lewis of Relativity's Calder7 team discuss best practices for shopping in the modern age. And as the holidays draw near, they also talked about how to stay secure when receiving and using your own gifts—because that shiny new TV or VR headset might be hiding a hazard or two.

There are many facets to the core concepts of the holidays, but it seems that we often get stuck on presents. Of course, there are different kinds of gifts, such as home-made or extremely heart-felt ones, but many of us buy presents out of obligation. We would argue this is part of what makes this time of year so stressful. Today T and Gen would like to explore the concept of gift giving and how it ties to the capitalist nature of society.

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Between Two Hosts. Topic: Do you care if we have a white Christmas? (1:45); Ontario committee recommends changes for gig workers (20:29); Reminders of ongoing advances in science instill trust in changing COVID-19 guidance (43:19); Marineland charged for allegedly violating criminal code with whale and dolphin shows (1:02:36); Ontario college faculty vote in favour of labour action (1:24:53); Holiday Giving. GUEST: Joan Fisk, CEO, United Way Waterloo Region Communities (1:45:36)

It's another Launchcast Reboot and this is the one where we pretended to be Oprah for an hour. YOU get a donation...and YOU get a donation. Episode 312 is a reboot of a very special episode: The Holiday Giving Show. We spent the episode with Dana and James Battaglia, two of George's co-founders and co-board members from Shannon's Fight, and we got to talk with four other incredible non-profit organizations about their missions and more. It was such a blast to do some major good for such good organizations, and you'll see what we mean as you listen to this tear-jerker of an episode.  Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out the links below to support the featured non-profits from today's episode: Support Joe and The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying at LICAB.org Support Dave and The Nicholas Center at https://tncnewyork.org/ Support Dana and The INN at https://the-inn.org Support Matt and Ronald McDonald House New York Metro at https://www.rmhcnym.org/ Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast. This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow  

Tune in to hear the amazing and inspiring work that these organizations are doing in the Milwaukee community this holiday season and all year round. Street Angels works to build relationships with people experiencing homelessness, partners with local organizations and advocates to close the gap on homelessness. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evening, the Street Angels team takes to the street to provide food, water, clothing, hygiene items, blankets and other necessities to Milwaukee County's homeless population.The Salvation Army is a worldwide religious and charitable organization that gives back to each community in which it works through volunteer work, fundraising, seasonal events and so much more.Hear about these wonderful organizations, how you can get involved and so much more on this episode of Tell Them You mean Business. 

Veronica Stalter of FamilyCore joins The Greg and Dan Show to talk about the organization's Holiday Giving campaign and how to donate today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rev. Jen Crow, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Isabel Quast, Franco Holder and Aimee K. Bryant lead an intergenerational service of story and song as we invite each other into the spiritual practices of giving and receiving and growing. Come find out more about Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism and our annual Holiday Giving project, and leave lifted up by our collective power that comes together when each of us shares what we can.   Humming Meditation- Aimee K. Bryant (:27) Words of Welcome- Rev. Jen Crow (9:48) Music- Wake Now My Vision- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Aimee K. Bryant, Franco Holder (18:17) Story for All Ages and Calling our Ancestors- Rev. Jen Crow (20:12) Music- Wake Now My Vision- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Aimee K. Bryant, Franco Holder (28:45) Meditation and Cycle of Life- Rev. Jen Crow (30:16) Message- Giving, Receiving, as Love Shows Us How- Rev. Jen Crow and Isabel Quast Outro Music- Aimee K. Bryant and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout  

It's that most wonderful time of year when thoughts turn to holiday gift-giving. So what better way to show friends and family that you care than by finding them an amazing book to read! Smart Talk is hosting our annual book-as-gifts guide. Books come in all shapes and sizes, and in a vast array of … Continue reading "Books-as-gifts guide to holiday giving"

As we approach of the end of the year we start thinking more and more about holiday giving. Miracle on 32nd Street and White Christmas are once again played on our big screens, bringing warm feelings of togetherness. But that's about our feelings. A big part of our holiday giving at this stage of our life is for our adult children, who are all launched. (thankfully!) We love to add some creativity to our giving, but also practicality. What will they truly use and enjoy? Also, what is a reasonable budget? Full Article here: https: GoalsForYourLife.com/blog/holiday-giving

As we bring down the Halloween decorations, it's time to start thinking about the remaining holidays in the year. Finding the right gift is always a challenge, and this year we thought we'd give you a chance to think about it early. The conversation flows from the “stuff” on our list, to the things that aren't really things, but that might bring more hope and joy than any box with a bow.    The 2021 Holiday Guide Video -- https://youtu.be/f7wVJM6clnM Run the Edge https://runtheedge.com/ ***Website***  www.Runnerswithoutlimits.com ***Now on Patreon***  https://www.patreon.com/runnerswithoutlimits Join the Runners Without Limits Group on Facebook For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Running Without Limits (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook Follow us on Instagram: Heather: @CoachHeatherJ Jen: @AQuiltingJewel About Us Heather and Jen are a coach/athlete duo that talk about all things running during a weekly podcast. Heather has been an athlete for most of her life. She took her love of swimming and entered the triathlon world, eventually crushing Ironman. She eventually married her love of running and all things Disney and tackled a number of runDisney runs. This is where she met Jen. Jen began running during her weight loss journey half a dozen years ago. She previously only ran from base to base as a varsity softball player and loathed running. But thanks to her friends and a supportive network, she ran her first 5K. Heather and Jen met as Jen was training for her first half marathon and eventually her first full marathon thanks to Heather's encouragement. The two are now dear friends and share a coach/athlete relationship. This friendship and love for running comes through on their podcast.  All information provided by Heather Jergensen Coaching and Runners Without Limits is of a general nature and is furnished only for educational/entertainment purposes only. No information is to be take as medical or other health advice pertaining to any individual specific health or medical condition. You agree that use of this information is at your own risk and hold Runners Without Limits harmless from any and all losses, liabilities, injuries or damages resulting from any and all claims.

Season 2 of The Launchcast premieres with a very special Episode 201: The Holiday Giving Show. We spent the episode with Dana and James Battaglia, two of George's co-founders and co-board members from Shannon's Fight, and we got to talk with four other incredible non-profit organizations about their missions and how they've pivoted in 2020. We selfishly added "The One Where We Pretended We Were Oprah For An Hour" to the title because it was such a blast to do some major good for such good organizations, and you'll see what we mean as you listen to this tear-jerker of an episode.  Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.   Follow @launchpadceo on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   Visit http://thelaunchcast.com or more show info and to download/stream the podcast   Check out the links below to support the featured non-profits from today's episode:   Support Joe and The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying at LICAB.org   Support Dave and The Nicholas Center at https://tncnewyork.org/   Support Dana and The INN at https://the-inn.org   Support Matt and Ronald McDonald House New York Metro at https://www.rmhcnym.org/   Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow    

In this episode, we speak with Sarah Garcia, Administrator at the Montana Motor Vehicle Division, about her agency's Community Fundraising Challenge and Giving Tree programs, which earned Montana MVD the 2020 AAMVA International Community Service Award.Host: Ian GrossmanProducer: Claire JeffreyMusic: Gibson Arthur This episode is brought to you by Infosys Public Services, a leader in next-generation digital solutions and consulting for the DMV. Learn more at www.infosyspublicservices.com/DMV

In this episode I'm joined by co-host Dan MacDonald host of the Dan MacDonald show on AM800. We share some of our favourite things to give and receive for Christmas. All are local. Be sure to check out my FIRST video episode on the link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV1ifKOOnJw&t=752sShow Notes;Thank YOU to all of these vendors for participating in our Holiday Giving episode!! Oceans Bottom Soap Company Sarah’s BakeryElysian Beauty BarEnvy BoutiqueEsteem Medical Asthetics Image ClinicKnotty CreationsTracey’s Creative Candles What’s Poppin’Soda Pop BrosWindsor Tea EmporiumA Little Cloud Studio Storytellers Book Store

In this Episode, Myriah and Jerry talk to new friend of the show and "partner in crime", Santa Tim. Santa Tim has been giving back and helping the Sonoma County community for over 28 years now, tune in to hear his story and also learn a little history of how he and Myriah know each other. For more information on the Santa Tim Organization, including upcoming events and ways you can donate, visit their website: www.SantaTim.org--Please help keep People Doing Good going! Support us by becoming a Patreon Patron... visit our page and be regular supporter if you can. --We've launched a new You Tube Channel! Be sure to find us on youtube (People Doing Good Podcast) and watch our first video with Carson Pforsich of EP29, during his workout at Langermann's Health Club. --To stay up to date with Myriah & Jerry, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow People Doing Good on social media: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @1GoodPodcastEmail: PeopleDoingGoodPodcast@Gmail.comPeople Doing Good is made possible in part by Shoes4Kidz: www.Shoes4Kidz.comThis Podcast is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of  Go-To Productions

We talk with Activities Director, Mr. Traeger, about holiday giving, how it is different, how people are stepping up, and how you can still pitch in this year. Podcast Music From: bensound.com

Join Alyssa and Dakota in episode 19 as we chat about the best kinds of giving this season + a few of our favourite local businesses you can grab some amazing gifts and inspiration from!Dakota's Local businessesSweet Relief: http://www.sweetreliefpastries.comThe Area of Marda Loop in Calgary: www.visitmardaloop.comThe Lodge at Pine Cove in Ontario: https://www.frenchriver.comBelvedere Lavender Skincare: https://belvederelavender.comMichelle Cederberg's new book: https://michellecederberg.comAlyssa's Local businessesCinder & Sage - www.cinderandsage.comLuna Blue - www.shoplunablue.comMoonstone Creations - www.moonstonecreation.caNinth & Brick - www.ninthandbrick.comDancing Goats Farm - www.dancinggoatsfarm.comPrana Vida - www.pranavidastyle.com-Follow us on Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod), and Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod), or email us at ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com to find out more about us and be notified when new episodes release!

This month, hundreds of Fort Hood military families will benefit from the Celebration of Love, an annual outpouring of holiday cheer by an Austin, Texas-based non-profit organization that has been coming to the Great Place for the past 14 years. In this week's episode, we welcome in Tom Ramsey, the founder of Celebration of Love, and discuss the program, how it has grown over the years, and how he's managed to keep things going despite a global pandemic. We also welcome in a new co-host, SFC Kelvin Ringold of the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, who is filling in for SPC Brianna Doo. Brianna is busy with her 1st Cavalry Division Band members preparing for holiday concerts. The crew:- Dave Larsen, Fort Hood Public Affairs- SFC Kelvin Ringold, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command- SGT Melissa Lessard, 504th Expeditionary Military Intelligence BrigadeGuests:- Tom Ramsey, Founder, Celebration of LoveMusic provided with expressed written permission by the following artists:Will Courtney (http://www.willcourtneymusic.com)This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.comLike us and follow us on Facebook at The Great Big Podcast and III Corps and Fort Hood

One way to quiet the negative emotions that trouble us as we work to let go of clutter is to shift our focus to something more positive, like the thought of how our stuff might help someone else. In episode #47 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, suggests ways to lighten the clutter load during the giving season through donations to friends, family, neighbors, and charitable causes.Links mentioned in this episode:Facebook MarketplaceNextdoorBuy Nothing ProjectThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group, follow us on Facebook, or subscribe to our mailing list.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theclutterfairy)

Suzanne WiWi, copresident of the Christ Child Society of South Bend, Indiana, discusses how caring for families in need is important during this time of year, and even more so in the midst of the pandemic.

Listen in as Tammy Zonker, our Chief Philanthropy Officer at The Children’s Center shares with podcast host Laura Lefever about how you can change a child’s life through holiday giving by donating gifts to the #HolidayShop at The Children's Center in Midtown Detroit! #TCCRealTalk

Expanding your search and stopping for directions podcast welcomes Gira Wester of Operation Christmas Child to the show.The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to provide God's love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.In our talk, Gira and I discuss the heart behind the movement, the directions for drop week, and some stories of how kids live's have been impacted so greatly around the world*******Expanding your search Guest Bio on Operation Christmas Child*******In the summer of 1993, Samaritan's Purse President Franklin Graham received a call from a man in England asking if he'd be willing to fill shoeboxes with gifts for children in war-torn Bosnia. Franklin agreed, but figured Christmas was months away. He forgot about the promise until he received a call back around Thanksgiving asking about the gifts.Franklin asked his friend the late Pastor Ross Rhoads of Calvary Church of Charlotte to see if he could help with the need. A Sunday shortly afterward, Pastor Rhoads demonstrated for his congregation how to fill a shoebox with simple gifts and encouraged them to include a letter to the child as well. Within weeks, the church had 11,000 shoeboxes lining their hallways. Due to their generosity and additional gifts from Canada, Samaritan's Purse sent 28,000 shoebox gifts to children in the Balkans that Christmas. Every year since, Samaritan's Purse has collected shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children around the world. Since 1993, more than 178 million children in more than 150 countries have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. The project delivers not only the joy of what, for many kids, is their first gift ever, but also gives them a tangible expression of God's love.Tens of thousands of volunteers from local churches around the world partner with us to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ at festive outreach events where children are surprised with these shoebox gifts.Support the show (https://directionchurch.churchcenter.com/giving)

Building friendships as an adult can be tough, but technology has made it a little easier! In this episode, Caitlin (@lemonadepressblog) and Cierra (@ambitiouslycierra) chat with Connecticut based lifestyle blogger Claire Wiley (@homewiththewileys) about authenticity on the 'gram and building virtual friendships. To learn more get involved with Claire's Holiday Giving 2020 project, search "Holiday Giving 2020" on homewiththewileys.com or shoot Claire a DM on Instagram (@homewiththewileys) before November 15th. We're so happy you're here! Connect with us on Instagram: @virtuallybestfriendspod We would also love for you to subscribe/follow/review this podcast wherever you are listening :)

This is your HR News Flash for the week of December 23, 2019, your weekly briefing on talent management and the world of work from HR Certification Institute. When organizations give back, they can make a huge difference. In 2018 alone, corporate charity programs matched employee donations to give more than $2 billion to eligible nonprofits. Additionally, an improved social image can also provide an edge to organizations in the perpetual competition for top talent.

On Episode 38 Luke digs into some awesome brews from Chicago, Colorado, and Florida! He digs into the issues with Craft Beer Distribution and how we can collectively make it better. Jumps into some EDC (Every Day Carry) love, giving back, and the joy of the Holidays! As always follow us on IG @Callingallcraftbeer #DrinkLocal and as always Drink Responsibly!!

In Episode 4, Mia and Liam report on Juice Wrld's death and other recent news stories. Logan talks to Detroit Tigers players JaCoby Jones, Niko Goodrum and John Schreiber at the Tigers Holiday Giving Party. Mia and Sophia discuss mental health in students and how to cope with stress and anxiety.  Co-hosts: Mia, Sophia, Liam, Logan Lead Editor: Mia Audio Engineer: Sam Special Guests: Aiden, Nathan

Led by the music ministry of our choir and orchestra, we are held by exquisite voices and sounds, as we prepare our hearts to make our Holiday Gifts to BLUU (Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism.) Back on November 17, we invited the congregation to consume less this holiday season, to live into our core values, and to re-imagine what joy and justice might look like this holiday season. This Sunday, we pooled our gifts (from the money we didn’t spend this holiday season) to support the work of BLUU.  Call to Worship by Holiday Giving Team Members (:31) Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Part 1, Shelley des Islets, Libretto (2:12) Holiday Giving Team Members Reflection (6:16) Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Part 2, Shelley des Islets, Libretto (10:32) Homily, Rev. Justin Schroeder (13:00) Holiday Giving Offering to Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (23:00) Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Part 3, Shelley des Islets, Libretto (26:22)

There are currently more than 15 million U.S. children living below the federal poverty line. Moreover, 1 out of every 3 children lives in a family where neither parent has full-time, year-round employment.  Given these realities as well as the devastating impact of recent hurricanes and fires, millions of children risk disappointment on Christmas morning as their parents struggle to provide the basic essentials of food and shelter for their little ones. Fortunately, parents can turn to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation during this time of the year. Join us as Lieutenant General Pete Osman, USMC (Ret), President and Chief Executive Officer for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation shares all about how you can make the holidays truly festive for the deserving children in your area.

December 1st, 2019 - Advent Sunday: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Renew Holiday Giving - Sunday Sermon by Rev. Patricia Guthmann Haresch Years ago there was a book called, "Unplug the Christmas Machine." Ever feel that way - that you just want to dial down the holiday season? This holiday season, let us consider some other ways of giving that may be friendlier to the Earth, ourselves, and our loved ones.

Corporate Holiday Giving Idea from Mackinac Island's Original Murdick's Fudge by Michigan Business Network

November 26, 2019 - Holiday Giving Tree

Unbalanced relationships are the #1 cause of Burnout and whether its over religious, political or dietary preferences the hustle and bustle of the holidays can sure kick up our stuff. Tune in to discover the tips and tricks on how to Bust the Holiday Blues. Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

We all know that one way to be an Awesome is to be generous with giving to others, and the holidays are filled with ways to practice generosity! But sometimes giving to others can get a little messy, no matter how good our intentions may be. This week. Meg is joined by Rebekah and her husband Nate who returns to Sorta Awesome to give us some fresh perspectives on having the right mindset when it comes to giving to those in need at the holidays. As the executive director of a homeless shelter, Nate has seen it all when it comes to the responses of both the givers and the recipients of gifts at the holidays, and his wisdom and experience are so valuable. Then Meg shares some Dos and Don’ts to keep in mind when it comes to giving internationally. All of that plus a cute party dress, junk food on YouTube, and feeling strong as a mom in Awesome of the Week!Sorta Awesome’s Amazon shop!https://www.amazon.com/shop/sortaawesomeTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Rothys: Go to rothys.com/awesome to check out the latest stylesThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchaseFirst Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesomeBombas: Save 20% by visiting bombas.com/awesome and enter the offer AWESOME in the checkout code spaceKopari: Go to koparibeauty.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first orderLegacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first orderThank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!SHOW NOTES:Rebekah's AotW - Oxiuly Party Swing Dress https://amzn.to/2oTS7mmNate's AotW - One Bite Pizza Reviews Meg’s AotW - MommaStrongSorta Awesome Ep. 59 Crushing misconceptions about homelessness with Nate HofferMeg’s series on Lebanon and the Syrian Refugee Crisis: Part 1, 2, and 313 Things I Want American Christians To Know About The Stuff You Give Poor Kids by Awesome Rachel Pieh JonesWorld VisiionHeifer.orgcharity :: waterYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

In episode 85 Leland talks about the holidays, giving back and tells an incredible story of a NDBS supporter giving back.

The Point Guys are in the holiday spirit this week, taking on the Salvation Army's anti-LGBT record, psychic communication with George Michael, and screwing the holiday feast in front of the relatives. Episode 12 of the third season of "THE POINT" is now live! Bringing gay and straight men together to see what happens! SUPPORT our crowdfunding campaign - https://www.patreon.com/thepointguys Make sure to LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! FOLLOW & LIKE us on social media. FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/thepointguys INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/thepointguys/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/thepointguys WEBSITE - https://www.thepointguys.net/

The Holidays are right around the corner! Liz and Sarah discuss holiday business gifts. From tassel key chains, to Sugarfina, to empowering socks, they’ve got suggestions for any budget. (But the big question is... what are they going to get for Marcia Clark!?) Then they talk about turning a negative into a positive after experiencing terrible traffic that eventually led to an impromptu writing partner dinner date with great wine. This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from The Fix Executive Producer and director Michael Katleman: chew gum on set. Finally, Sarah reveals her celebrity sighting: Travis Barker! Angel: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162065 Laurie Zaks: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1144175 Leatherology: https://www.leatherology.com Sugarfina: https://www.sugarfina.com The Fix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7942774/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0015382/?ref_=tt_cl_t2 Note To Self Socks: https://www.notestoself.com Claire Vivier: https://www.clarev.com Topsy Popcorn: https://www.topsyspopcorn.com Burke Williams: https://burkewilliamsspa.com/giftcards/ Oprah’s Favorite Things List: https://www.oprahmag.com/life/a24483259/oprah-favorite-things-2018 Wallys: https://www.wallywine.com Marcia Clark: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1133849 Farm Shop: http://farmshopca.com Michael Katleman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003150 Travis Barker: https://www.travisbarker.com Crossroads: http://www.crossroadskitchen.co Weingut Michael Frohlich: https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/escherndorf+silvaner+trocken+michael+frohlich Photo: Kira auf der Heide

Ep. 180 Holiday Giving!   What we have been playing! (Roy) Flashpoint: Fire Rescue, Keyforge (Rob) Animal upon Animal (Matt) Charterstone   Topic: Holiday Gifts! Top 5 games to give away! Roy Stuffed Fables/ Starship Samurai Gizmos Thanos Rising Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger Keyforge Rob The Mind Stuffed Fables Western Legends Keyforge Thanos Rising Matt Rhino Hero Century: Spice Road Downforce Sagrada One Night Ultimate Werewolf Top 5 Wish List! Roy Western Legends Fallout: Wasteland Warfare 5 Minute Marvel Heroes of Terrinoth The Reckoners Rob Monster Slaughter Axis & Allies & Zombies Fireball Island Brass/ Brass: Birmingham The Reckoners Matt Betrayal Legacy Starship Samurai DinoGenics Between Two Cities Scythe: The Rise of Fenris Follow Epic Gaming Night @EpicGamingNight on Twitter and Instagram EpicGamingNight.com If you want to support epic gaming night check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/EpicGamingNight   Thank you so much to our amazing patrons!!   We stream the show normally on Tuesday nights at 9 PM Eastern time at www.youtube.com/epicgamingnight

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It's that special time of year where your heart is full and you want to give back to others during the holidays. Start planning your activities now! Listen to episode 14 of TOBY Talk as Dom and Emma share tips for fall and holiday service projects. Plus, hear important Lion's Heart member reminders!

In this episode, Matt talks about some of the help we can provide to those in need during the holiday season. There are three separate interviews, including speaking with representatives from two food banks and a women's and children's shelter. Learn what you can do to give back in your communicate this Christmas season.

It's time to start buying for people, and while it's incredibly fun, we can inject a lot of stress into it, too. In this episode, we'll breeze through budgeting, how to choose a gift, and talk in detail about kids and gifts. As you can see, the links for this episode are plentiful, so read, listen, and get a better handle on how to give without feeling like Scrooge. The Lazy Genius Budgets is the best place to start for a handle on the Lazy Genius philosophy behind money. The Lazy Genius Buys a Gift gives you the best mindset to find gifts that your people will seriously love and not stick in the re-gifting closet. Plus there's a printable to keep track of your gift ideas. Score.  Read How to Spend During the Holidays Without Going Broke and get your free holiday budget download, too. Everything - and I mean, everything - around here comes down to one basic question - what matters to you? ​​​​​​​If you're looking for specific gift ideas, I'll send out an extensive gift guide to the mailing list this weekend, so sign up by December 2, 2017 to get yours! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beth Fetzer-Rice is the Executive Director of The Homeless Families Foundation, a Columbus, Ohio charity founded in 1986. With #GivingTuesday and the holiday season right around the corner, Beth speaks on the importance of researching a charity before donating - for your own protection against untrustworthy organizations, and to be able to help the charity in the best way possible.

Aired Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 2:00 PM ET Brent Marchant, Cynthia Sue Larson and Miriam Knight suggest books and films that you will enjoy gifting to yourselves or others. About Our Panel Cynthia Sue Larson, a best-selling author, life coach, radio host and inspirational speaker who is known as “The Quantum Optimist” for helping people discover their many possible selves and jump into their favorite lives as they focus on the question “How good can it get?” Cynthia has been featured on the Discovery Channel, the History Channel, Coast-to-Coast AM, and BBC. You can watch her videos and subscribe to her free e-zine at: www.realityshifters.com listen to her radio show at: http://dreamvisions7radio.com/cynthia-sue-larsonBrent Marchant has been a lifelong movie fan and student of metaphysics, and maintains an ongoing blog about metaphysical cinema and other self-empowerment topics at http://brentmarchantsblog.blogspot.com. He is the author of Get the Picture?!: Conscious Creation Goes to the Movies and Consciously Created Cinema: The Movie Lover’s Guide to the Law of Attraction, books that provide a reader-friendly look at how the principles of “conscious creation” and “the law of attraction” are illustrated through film. Get the Picture?! was recently named the winner in the new age nonfiction category of the 2016 National Indie Excellence Awards. Miriam Knight is the Publisher of New Consciousness Review magazine and website and longtime student of alternative health and metaphysics. www.ncreview.com

In our family, we know the importance of helping others. Our kids have been exposed this their whole lives through various fundraisers and activities. They’ve walked 5k, climbed up stairs and seen me go on humanitarian trips. When Heifer International reached out to me about partnering for a post about giving it was easy to say yes. Plus, I had never had anyone ask me to take a “goat selfie” before A photo posted by C.C. Chapman (@cc_chapman) on Nov 29, 2016 at 5:30am PST Heifer International’s mission is to work with communities to end world hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth. They do this through empowering families by providing them livestock, agricultural training, tools and education. This turns poverty stricken families into  to small-scale farmers. My daughter has visited their farm in Western Massachusetts several times (I have yet to be able to) where she learned about all of their programs. She got to experience first hand what it is like to farm, live and thrive in the areas of the world where they work and help. You should visit Heifer.org to learn more. With my children both being in High School, I thought I’d use this post to inspire something new. I told them I wanted each of them to research and present to me a charity that they’d like to donate to this year and I’d give them each $50 to donate. It had to be an organization that we haven’t given to in the past and I wanted them to be able to answer the question of why they chose them. On my birthday in a few weeks I’m going to ask them to tell my wife and I who they chose and then I’ll make the donation. I wonder who’ll they choose. I personally like Heifer’s model of Passing on the Gift. This means families share the training they receive, and pass on the first female offspring of their livestock to another family. This extends the impact of the original gift, allowing a once impoverished family to become donors and full participants in improving their communities. Plus, how much fun is it that you can buy a goat, water buffalo or other livestock and help a family in need? As you can see, I’ve learned to like goats since my daughter loves them. By 2020, Heifer aims to help 4 million families achieve living incomes. This income will allow them to send their children to school, feed themselves adequately across every month of the year; and have proper housing, water, hygiene and other essential resources. There are plenty ways to give to those in needs, but I love when you can directly know where your money is going and how it is helping. I encourage you to learn more about Heifer International and the work they do to improve the world around us. I hope this post helps put you into the giving spirit a bit and that you and your family consider giving in some way during the Holidays. Disclosure – This post was produced with support from Heifer International. All opinions are, of course, my own.

The TechnoGranny is betting that the number one most popular phrase uttered by helpful friends and relatives,"I Can Get it For You Wholesale," has been replaced by "There's an App for That." | So today she jumps on the Holiday, Hanuka, Christmas, Kwanza, Divali (sorry if we missed any) bandwagons and is suggesting Nine Apps that May Make Your Holiday Easier. Don't forget to forward this to your busy friends who can listen live or archive for later because it's a #podcast.

Happy Holidays.

Click here for the RADIO LINKSClick here for People to People FundraisingClick here for tedhart.com   He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERT:  Kay Sprinkel Grace, CFRE, is a San Francisco-based organizational consultant, providing workshops and consultation to local, regional, national and international organizations in strategic development planning, case and board development, staff development, and other issues related to leadership of the fund raising process. She is the author of six books including: Beyond Fund Raising: New Strategies for Nonprofit Innovation and Investment, High Impact Philanthropy

MD Anderson's Holiday Giving Program allows donors to express their appreciation for others, while supporting programs for cancer patients.