the challenge of christmas for some
We're eight days away from another Christmas. Another time to celebrate with friends and family. Every year, as I gather with my family, I am reminded that there are people who are not celebrating. Whether they don't have homes or don't have the money, these people are struggling to do the best they can in a world that sometimes makes it too difficult to breathe.
I've previously written that I've put together a resource book for low-income families that can help them with bills, food, healthcare, and more. But I know that isn't enough. Every year, I donate to at least one charity all year long. This year, it's been St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Next year, after doing some thorough research, I'll add a charity that supports the homeless and low-income.
I write this to encourage others to take a look at what they can to do to make the lives of others better. No, we don't know why someone is homeless, but should that matter? Yes, it's possible an addiction caused them to lose their home, but does that mean we shouldn't help them?
It's easy for someone to say "they should get a job," or say their family and friends should be helping. But we don't know someone's story unless they tell us. So we shouldn't assume anyone who is struggling has made poor choices or have put themselves out on the street. In fact, instead of assuming anything, what harm is there in offering help?
I understand being hesitant to hand a few dollars out of your car window to a person in need as there have been scary incidents. So a charity is a safe way to help. And my wish for Christmas this year is that more people would realize just how much even a dollar donated to charity could help make a better future for someone.
I've previously written that I've put together a resource book for low-income families that can help them with bills, food, healthcare, and more. But I know that isn't enough. Every year, I donate to at least one charity all year long. This year, it's been St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Next year, after doing some thorough research, I'll add a charity that supports the homeless and low-income.
I write this to encourage others to take a look at what they can to do to make the lives of others better. No, we don't know why someone is homeless, but should that matter? Yes, it's possible an addiction caused them to lose their home, but does that mean we shouldn't help them?
It's easy for someone to say "they should get a job," or say their family and friends should be helping. But we don't know someone's story unless they tell us. So we shouldn't assume anyone who is struggling has made poor choices or have put themselves out on the street. In fact, instead of assuming anything, what harm is there in offering help?
I understand being hesitant to hand a few dollars out of your car window to a person in need as there have been scary incidents. So a charity is a safe way to help. And my wish for Christmas this year is that more people would realize just how much even a dollar donated to charity could help make a better future for someone.
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