So I donated to Toys for Tots through my favorite local radio station (yes, the same radio station we won tickets to meet Sara Bareilles though), and they managed to raise over $45,000 in one morning. Then, Wednesday of this week, they went to a Toys R Us in the east bay and spent it all! It was so amazing to listen to their live broadcast from the store, some of the families in need even came by to say how grateful they were, and it was very touching.
They managed to fill this giant truck full of toys, so hopefully many, many children will have a wonderful Christmas morning this year, and it feels really good to know that I helped contribute to their joy.
Did you donate to any charities or volunteer this year? What are your favorite good causes?
P.S. I'm not sure how much time I'll have for posting over the next two weeks, I'm going to have to put in about 80 hours at work between now and Christmas (hello, crunch time!), and then will be traveling a bit, but I'll check in when I can. And I'll definitely be making time to catch up on everyone's blogs the week after Christmas, when things at work finally slow down. :)
P.S. I'm not sure how much time I'll have for posting over the next two weeks, I'm going to have to put in about 80 hours at work between now and Christmas (hello, crunch time!), and then will be traveling a bit, but I'll check in when I can. And I'll definitely be making time to catch up on everyone's blogs the week after Christmas, when things at work finally slow down. :)
6 comments:
I love donating to charitites, esp. around the holidays. I typically find a family in need and purchase gifts for the kids. I've done it for the same famiyl for the last two years and its so amazing knowing your making a difference, even if its for one day. :)
Good for you! Such a great cause :) next year I hope to volunteer, but this year I made a contribution to a branch of the YMCA where my boss is on the board of directors. Have a great holiday and good luck with finishing your work!
That is awesome! Toys for Tots is a really good cause. I am volunteering all over the place with hoba.org, last night I served food and took care of the kids at a low-income family housing complex. It was so nice to be out in the community.
Yikes, sounds like you are super busy, don't burn out!
Our radio station does a toys for tots too and it's so awesome seeing the amount of charity our area is capable of.
They do a stuff the bus in August before school starts too! Love it. :)
That's awesome! I'm also heading out of town for Christmas and won't be on the blogs too much until afterward, so have a wonderful holiday!
When I worked at Crate, we all donated to Toys for Tots at the holiday party. I think I'll pick up a toy at Toys R Us when I go by tomorrow, thanks for the inspiration! So thoughtful of you :) Merry Christmas!
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