Doing Good for Others

is often simpler than one might think.

This week an empty bag was left at the front door with the invitation to fill it with food for the less fortunate. Took about 5 mins. to fill and put outside for pickup today.

While I was on Air Miles this morning, I was reminded of previous donations to the food bank we had made using idle Air Miles. Saw a chance to contribute to the Kids Phone emergency line. A no-brainer. 500 Air Miles became $50 for this worthwhile fund.

Salvation Army, our favorite charity, sent out a request for donations. Whatever we give will be doubled, so say $40 becomes $80, which makes one feel even more like giving and giving more. Every little bit helps.

Kenneth Clark, of the old Civilisation tv series, remarked on the 19th century as the beginnings of charity, which is, indeed, the most humane aspect of our 21st century society still. It doesn’t kill one to drop change or bills into the Remembrance Day donation boxes soon to be sitting again on store counters, does it?