Here are five meaningful and easy ways to give back to your loved ones and community this Christmas holiday season and beyond.
Giving back to others is truly the best way to get into the true spirit of gift-giving.
Whether it’s donating to a charity or making your loved ones feel special, there is something you can do to make the holidays more meaningful and memorable for others.
Here are five simple ways to give back now that Christmas is upon us:
1 Shop local
Head to local markets or shop online and look for proudly Filipino-made items to help support local craftsmen and small businesses in the Philippines.
Make your loved ones feel special by gifting them eco-conscious merchandise and these unique products from homegrown brands that continued to innovate and serve Filipinos amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Check out this guide for more great gift ideas for your loved ones this holiday season.
2 Donate to a charity
Make Christmas merrier for the less fortunate by donating to a charity of your choice.
Get into the Christmas spirit of gift-giving by donating to these non-profit organizations and charities that are making the holidays more meaningful for needy Filipino children and their families.
3 Support a good cause
Make a difference by supporting a worthwhile cause this season. Donate to a good cause and show your support by taking action or signing a petition online.
Make sure to share it on social media to help raise awareness for the cause you support. Check out community pantries near you.
4 Be kind
Spreading holiday cheer doesn’t need to be time-consuming or expensive. Perform random acts of kindness or lend a hand to those who need your help the most, like what this grade school student did for his needy classmates.
5 Volunteer
Volunteer your time at a charitable initiative that may need extra support this holiday season. Look for a community pantry near your area or homeless shelters that could use your help.
Here are 10 more ways to give back and spread holiday cheer to Filipino communities in need now that it’s the Christmas season.
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