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‘Tis The Season

Well, no, it's not really the season, not just yet, but almost.

More so, it's getting cold. Which is what made me want to post about this.

I'm pretty certain that the majority of people on this board are not rich, and perhaps you're even poor. But chances are, if you're able to spending time reading and posting on a blog, you are in a decent position.

And hence, I emplore you to donate to a charity of your chosing this winter.

Now maybe it is because I am in the not-for-profit sector, and work with not-for-profits and charities on a regular basis, but I think everyone should be donating as much as they can, when they can. And we almost always can, to some degree. Like giving to those bored kids from the air cadets standing outside of the grocery store. Maybe you're only throwing them a few dollars, but it means something to show those kids that people are willing to give. Or letting those who are less fortunate than us know that we do care about them, by donating to a chairity that will help them find positioning where they can give back to those who are where they once were.

We may not have a lot of money (I know I certainly don't), but we have enough, and it's enough to share with those who need it more than us. What is a movie ticket, or a couple of beers to you, can mean so much more to someone who needs it badly.

So I want to encourage you to give $20 to a charity that means something to you. Not only will someone appreciate it, but you will feel really good in doing it. Really good. I promise.

I suggest you check out the website www.chairtyvillage.com, which has a huge listing of Canadian charities that is categorized so you can chose a charity which will mean a lot to you (Or, for our American friends, check out www.charities.org). And even if you don't donate, then you'll have an opportunity to check out some of the wonderful work people are doing in the charity sector.

So please donate. And then post, and tell us how wonderful it felt. Because it will.

As a post script: I didn't mean to downplay volunteering, which is also so meaningful to an organization. It just so happens that now many volunteer positions have specific comittment lengths, as a reaction to the number of volunteers who would quit their positions after training had been invested in them. So if you have the time and passion to volunteer, then please do so. But if you don't, then a funding donation can mean a lot too.