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In reply to the discussion: I made some signs and I carried some stuff...and that was enough to change the world. [View all]Patiod
(11,816 posts)54. Call your local DHS. They know who needs help
You can adopt a family and their social workers can bring anything you donate.
Our small office did it one year.
Friends have done it as a family other years.
You can knit some mittens if you're poor yourself, or if you're better-off, you can do like my late boss did, and a whole dinner - buy a large turkey, stuffing mix, potatoes, beans, canned yams, and cranberry sauce -- as little or as much as you can handle.
DHS told us ages and sexes and sizes of the kids so we could buy appropriate clothes and toys, plus a little something for mom and dad. The social worker brought it all over to their house in order to give them privacy
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I made some signs and I carried some stuff...and that was enough to change the world. [View all]
DonRedwood
Dec 2012
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I survived...but I did quit teaching for several years so I could make more money
DonRedwood
Dec 2012
#23
You are a great great teacher and the lessons that will be learned from your actions
grantcart
Dec 2012
#4
I understand that! You've opened my eyes on many occasions and I have shared
DonRedwood
Dec 2012
#43
It is so easy. I'm in a tiny school now and we still managed 3 big boxes of food this year
DonRedwood
Dec 2012
#44