Top Three Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for joy, reflection, and generosity. While it’s easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle, this is also the perfect time to make a meaningful impact in your community. Here are three powerful ways to give back this season, with a special spotlight on how you can create change through donation.
1. Donate Your Car to Support Vital Community Services
Have an old vehicle sitting unused in your driveway? This holiday season, consider turning it into hope for others by donating it to Homeless Cars. With just a few simple steps, your unwanted car can help transform lives.
When you donate your vehicle to Homeless Cars, proceeds from its sale go directly to local charities in the same city you donate your vehicle in. These organizations rely on generous contributions to provide food, shelter, and support to individuals and families in need during the holiday season. Check out a list of our partners here.
2. Choose Gifts That Give Back
Gift-giving is a cornerstone of the holidays, but what if your presents could do double duty? Consider gifts that not only delight the recipient but also support meaningful causes.
Ideas for gifts that give back:
Charity Donation Gifts: Make a donation in someone’s name to a local food bank or homeless shelter. Homeless Cars' partner organizations like the Calgary Food Bank or Siloam Mission offer ways to dedicate donations made directly to their programs.
Ethical Products: Shop from businesses that reinvest a portion of their profits into community or global initiatives. Look for items like fair-trade coffee, eco-friendly products, or handmade goods from social enterprises. Check out this list from GiftBetter Co. as a place to start.
Local Artisans: Support small businesses and creators in your community. Many holiday markets also donate a portion of proceeds to charity, making your purchase even more impactful.
3. Volunteer Your Time
The gift of your time is invaluable during the holidays, especially for charities that experience increased demand for their services.
Ways to Get Involved:
Food Sorting and Packing: Many food banks need extra hands to organize and pack hampers for families in need.
Serving Meals: Volunteer at a shelter or soup kitchen, where warm meals and kind words can brighten someone’s day.
Special Holiday Events: Help organize toy drives, holiday dinners, or festive events for underprivileged children and families.
Even if your schedule is packed, volunteering just a few hours can create a lasting ripple effect of kindness. Check out our charity partner page here, to find organizations who may need help this season.
Whether it’s donating your vehicle to Homeless Cars, choosing gifts with purpose, or dedicating time to volunteer, it’s the effort that counts. Together, we can ensure that everyone in our community feels the warmth and generosity of the holidays.
Ready to give back? Start today by donating your car and help create meaningful change in your community.