The Power of Giving Back

Hello Beauties!

Giving back to others who may be less fortunate than us is important all year, but it is especially important around the holidays. While we are out buying that new hot too expensive toy for our kids and throwing down bucks for a tree and decorations, others may be worrying about how they are going to keep a roof over their heads or how they are going to stay warm in this winter weather.

Now me, I have a soft spot for the kids. A cute kid will make my biological clock wake up and ring with persistence. I think it's in cahoots with my mom so that I'll start making her some grandkids to spoil. Mmmhmm. I'm on to you mom. O_o. Anyways, I've decided to combine two of my loves (kids and community service) this season and bring you some holiday charities working to make the holiday season better for children in need.

Toys For Tots is probably one of, if not the biggest childrens holiday organization in the country. Started in 1947 by members of the United States Marines, Toys For Tots has distributed over 400 million toys to more than 188 million kids to date. Check out http://www.toysfortots.com/ for more information and to donate.


Angel Wish is a relatively new charity who specifically grants wishes for children living with HIV/AIDS. The charity began in 1999: "Angelwish achieves its mission by ensuring that 100% of individual donations are used for program services and that those funds are extended, where possible, to incorporate an educational component giving young people a hands on lesson in philanthropy." Donations are made either by make a cash donation or you can check out their wish list they have set up on amazon.com check out http://www.angelwish.org/ for more information.

A charity that I didn't know existed but now want to volunteer with, is Pajama Program. Pajama Program provides pajamas and books to children around the world, many of whom are waiting to be adopted. There are chapters all over the US and abroad. To donate, go to http://www.pajamaprogram.org/. (Warning: I lost all my gangsta when I clicked on to this website. Grab a box of tissue before logging on).

Last but certainly not least is My Two Front Teeth and here's how they work: First they choose organizations who serve underpriviledged kids. They then have the kids create a holiday card, and on the back of the card is their holiday wish, which they choose from a catalog provided by My Two Front Teeth. Sponosors from around their communities can sponor a child (or more than one if they wish). They purchase the toy of the childs choice, its wrapped, and given to them before the holidays. More information can be found on http://www.mytwofrontteeth.org/.
Whatever you do for the holidays, try to take time out to give back, whether its for kids, for the homeless, or even visiting the elderly in a senior citizen home. Enjoy your holiday, and remember the most important things about the season: family, giving and love.