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Every Christmas my wife and I "adopt" a family or individual and we use the money we would spend on each other, to help someone. It's a nice feeling to be able to help, and it's more important to me to do that instead of buying each other stuff we will forget about soon.

This year, we have a better opportunity due to a bonus we did not find out about until last night.

I would like to pass on some of this unexpected windfall and help do some good.

Does anyone know of kids who need coats or a family down on their luck or something similar that we might be able to help with? Maybe even a program we can pitch in with or donate to?

One of our campfire buds sent a couple hundred bucks to two elementary-aged sisters in need who lost their mom last year, and it made me think about how best to do something similar.

That is EXTREMELY kind of you Sir!

Well the salvation army is off our list after their wokeness. And I think it would be cool to be anonymous to the person who needs something. Just to let them know there are people in the world who still care.

I know I sound sentimental but it's that time of year, right?

We do the "adopt a family" through a local program. But if you end up taking up a collection for a bigger cause, please share the details here about how to contribute. Jackets and shoes (and sadly even toothbrushes and toothpaste) can be a huge deal for kids.

Agreed. I like the coats for kids thing and I would love to start a chapter locally.

I have no idea where to begin however.

But I figured someone on here probably knows someone who lost their job or got hurt or is in need in some way for now.

Count me in if you come up with a good cause.
donsm70

Count me in too. I’ve done things like this locally through the SA but would be willing to do something if 24hr decides to do so.

Heck this might be cool to get us all together and really make a big difference somewhere...

Is there an orphanage or children's shelter in your area? If you and your wife were willing to do the leg work of buying coats and stuff, I bet lots of guys would pitch in.

Hmm

If you get sometime started let me know. My family would be willing to donate. I’m located in South Eastern Ohio.

I’d suggest checking with a principal or two at your local elementary or middle school. They, or their staff members, will probably know of some kids in real need. Kudos for your generosity.

Damn good idea

Well done, and kudos to you and the Mrs. Keep us posted if you need anything or looking for specific items.

I decided to donate to IBH Recovery, an addiction therapy place that saved the life of a couple people I met and worked with last year who got hooked on some nasty stuff and rebuilt their entire lives...pretty impressive and I am thankful to have them in my life.

I am also going to followup with some places locally.

Great conversation

Hank

Agree. Well done. We will cut checks in December for St. Judes and our local volunteer fire department. Thankfully, though retired, my company will still match.

Awesome idea. Did not think of st Jude's.

That is a great one. You reminded me that many years ago my Dad ended up in the VA unexpectedly and a place called the "Fisher House" took care of my Mother, gave her a place to stay and never charged her a dime. In the spirit of this thread, I believe I need to drain my bank account for a good cause.