Mothers of Young Children Serving Others: Be an "Angel" to a needy child

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Be an "Angel" to a needy child

When you are out doing your Christmas shopping, look for Salvation Army's "Angel Trees" - stop by and pick a child to shop for. (Let your children help shop for the child - they'll love it and want to do more).

If you can't find a tree, have your children put some money in the Salvation Army kettle - and tell the kids what the money is used for. (see their website: Angel Trees

(Note: Some of you have complained that you can't find the Angel Trees in your area. Good News!
J C Penney has made it easy for you. You can select your angel online! ) Go to jcp.com/angel

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"Whatever good there is in the world I inherit from the courage and work of those who went before me. I, in turn, have a responsibility to make things better for those who will inherit the world from me." --Arthur Dobrin

“We can't do everything for everyone everywhere, but we can do something for someone somewhere." --Richard L. Evans

"When we concern ourselves more with others, there is less time to be concerned with ourselves." --Anya Bateman

"No. We are not required to give until it hurts. All we need to do is give until it helps." -- Jeri-Lynn Johnson

"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." --Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The Buck Institute for Age Research reports that people who serve... - even once a month - have a 44% lower risk of a major disease than those who don't. That's the same protection you'd get by exercising four times a week!

Why it works: Volunteering boosts dopamine, a brain chemical that enhances feelings of pleasure and reward. And all those good feelings fire up your body's production of antibodies that fend off illness!

No Time to volunteer? Make a Donation!
You'll get the same life-lengthening benefits by donating a few cans of food or a box of gently used clothing. You can also give back, without spending a cent, by clicking on sites where advertisers make a donation in return:

Mothers of Young Children Serving Others

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Be an "Angel" to a needy child

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