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"He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done." Proverbs 19:17
I have a dare for you.
I dare you to volunteer at at least one charity this year.
The summer season is all about giving. Sure, it's not as exciting as
scrounging at the local mall for the hottest deals, nor is as fun as
spending quality time with friends and family. However, shopping simply
depletes the wallet and spending quality time every day of the week can
be potentially exhausting.
Volunteering, on the other hand, is simply amazing. Here are reasons why:
1. You spend ZERO dollars. [Not including gas of course, but carpooling and public transportation are always options]
2. You meet new people. Granted you will not be the only
philanthropist there. Meet and get to know new volunteers or even the
people you are helping. It's a great social opportunity for those
feeling especially lonely or for those who just want to have a good
time.
3. You'll feel great, ecstatic, and fulfilled. I guarantee you the
majority of people you will encounter will not only be extremely
grateful but exuberant because you showed up. The common 'thank you',
the simple smile, and the occasional life story conversation- think of
these as your reward. You'll go home knowing you made someone's day.
So I challenge you to take a day off your relaxation week. I
challenge you to remember Jesus' example by following in his mission to
help the needy. I challenge you to embrace what this principal is all
about.
Listed below are some potential charities and their websites:
1. St Francis Center
http://www.stfranciscenterla.org/
2. Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
http://www.lafightshunger.org/results_page_vol.asp
3. Meals on Wheels West
http://mealsonwheelswest.org/
4. Downtown Women's Center
http://dwcweb.org/
5. Food on Foot
http://www.foodonfoot.org/
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