As Christmas approaches, we should ask ourselves whether we’re doing enough for those who are less fortunate. As I dropped off my Santa box this year, for Santa’s shoebox (http://www.santashoebox.co.za ), tears sprung to my eyes as I thought of the 100 000 or more children that would be receiving a box full of gifts because of the generosity of others.
The vision and generous spirit of the women who started Santa’s shoebox has inspired me to write about the importance of anonymous giving, especially as we all prepare to spoil ourselves and our loved ones this Christmas.
For those who are unemployed, homeless, or unable to work, the festive season may not bring the same joy as it does to us, simply because a lack of money prevents these people from enjoying the same celebrations that we do. Even a small donation of money, toys, or food can help to make someone’s Christmas a memorable one and we should all be considering this form of giving as a regular activity.
Leading a Lifestyle of Generosity
Christmas is known as “the time of giving”, but our generosity should not only express itself during the festive season. By adopting a lifestyle of generosity, you’ll be able to make a difference in our society by helping to uplift people who are in desperate need of assistance.
If everyone who is in a stable financial situation donated 2% to 5% of their gross monthly income to a charity or NGO, we would go a long way to solving many of South Africa’s problems, including poverty, crime, and diseases like HIV AIDS.
Choose a Charity
If you don’t make a regular contribution towards anonymous giving, now may be the perfect time to choose a charity or NGO that you really believe in and make a monthly contribution. Whether you give to a children’s hospital, the SPCA, or an NGO that funds cancer research, your monthly donation will help to make a big difference to our society.
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