During the holiday season, everyone seems to make demands of our time and money. There are gifts to buy, cookies to bake, homes to decorate and parties to attend. Since Christmastime is also thought of as a season for giving, many charitable organizations pass the hat as well. (My favorite solicit-by-mail tactic is what Amy and I refer to as the "guilt labels" -- "Please accept these pre-printed address labels with your name and an adorable graphic, as a FREE gift from us...but it would be really nice of you to use one on the included donation envelope!")
I'm the first to admit that sometimes it's all too much. I love Christmas, but I'm exhausted already, and it's not even December.
But as it turns out, even I have a pitch to make (this is what happens when you work at a nonprofit). Are you grateful that you've been blessed with good health this year? Do you like kids? Do the baristas at your local Starbucks actually start making your regular custom beverage the minute they see your car pull up in front of the store? Then consider the Starbucks Joy Drive.
It doesn't take much money or effort to drop a little toy in the donation bin while you're waiting in line for that gingerbread latte, but it will bring a huge smile to the face of a seriously ill child who will be spending Christmas in a hospital bed.
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I have never even set foot in a Starbucks. They're just not my cup of tea ;-) There are so many worthwhile charities, I simply can't give to them all. I do make frequent contributions year-round to St. Judes.
Cube, good for you on the St. Judes contributions!
I know what you mean about the abundance of worthy causes. I always think that if I were Bill Gates-level wealthy, I could *mayyyybe* be able to give significantly to everyone I'd like. Wouldn't that be great?
But in the meantime, I give where I can, change it up every once in a while, and do lots of volunteer work (because sometimes that's even more valuable).
And where Starbucks is concerned...I do prefer a few other local spots (most notably The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf), but some days I just can't do without the Frappuccino that's only a block away.
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