By Matthew Brooke Give the gift of charity, take some time this holiday season to be selfless and help a fellow person! There are many ways to give and it doesn’t have to cost you anything but your time; your time could make someone’s day! One of the nicest ways to give the gift of charity is to...

By Matthew Brooke

Give the gift of charity, take some time this holiday season to be selfless and help a fellow person!
There are many ways to give and it doesn’t have to cost you anything but your time; your time could make someone’s day!
One of the nicest ways to give the gift of charity is to volunteer your time and companionship to the elderly in nursing homes and long term care. Spreading holiday cheer while talking and learning from the elderly is a great way to spend your time and gives the best gift to those hidden from the world, attention. One organization that is focused on this is Compee, at www.compeerbuffalo.org. In addition to becoming a companion for seniors there are additional opportunities to be a Compeer friend for kids, adults, and military service members and their families.
Another great way to gift of charity is to buy gifts for the needy. The Western New York area has a homeless population that has to brave the freezing temperatures of winter and could use your assistance during this harsh season. Buy a homeless person a nice set of gloves, a hat or if you are feeling more generous, a winter coat. No one should have to freeze in the cold. With your generous donation you can save lives and prevent illness to those who are in the most need of assistance.
Donations can be received at the Buffalo City Mission at 100 East Tupper Street Buffalo NY 14203 or at their thrift store located at 510 Dick Rd Depew NY 14043 in the Dick-Urban Plaza.
Grab a friend or get the whole family involved this holiday season and improve your neighborhood and give the gift of charity!
For more volunteering opportunities to learn how you can give the gift of charity this holiday season please visit www.volunteerwny.org for various opportunities throughout the Western New York area.