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MCC Daily Tribune

Month of Giving

December is the Month of Giving and it revolves around people making a difference in society by helping others. Do you have some extra clothes or food you want to give away? Use this month to ensure your hand-me-downs reach those in need!

HOW TO OBSERVE MONTH OF GIVING

  1. Host a charity event of your own

    Organize a charity event of your own and donate the amount earned. The event could be a car wash, a dog show, a cooking competition — anything that is fun and likely to attract attention.

  2. Volunteer to teach children the importance of charity

    Reach out to a school or a daycare center and volunteer to teach children the importance of charity. You will have to create interesting activities for the children so they retain the lessons you teach them.

  3. Donate some clothes and books

    Spread the word and ask everyone in your area to donate clothes and books that are of no use to them anymore. Collect these items and take them to the nearest charity center.

5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CHARITY

  1. Greatest nation for a reason

    According to the World Giving Index, the U.S. is the most charitable nation in the world.

  2. This further proves it

    In the U.S., 72% of people have helped strangers.

  3. China ranks quite low

    China ranks number 126 in the World Giving Index — making it one of the least charitable countries.

  4. The month for giving

    31% of donations are given in December.

  5. Charities in the U.S.

    There are over 1.54 million charitable organizations in the U.S.

WHY MONTH OF GIVING IS IMPORTANT

  1. You can change lives

    Based on the need of the person you are giving to, you could actually save someone's life, be sending a child to school, or providing food and shelter to a family.

  2. Giving will make you happy

    Donating to charities and helping others has a therapeutic effect and can make you happy. It's a positive cycle that leads to the betterment of society.

  3. You can help reduce poverty

    Your donations can help to reduce poverty if it's improving the living conditions of even a single family. Be a part of the change and donate as much as you can!

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
12/08/2022