Charity

Does charity begin at home? Here are two ideas for giving to others. First, check with your local Humane Society to see if they can use old socks. Many of them use them for several purposes for the animals, such as for toys.

When donating to animal shelters, common helpful items include towels, blankets, pet-safe toys, food, and office supplies like pens and markers. If donating stuffed animals, ensure they’re pet-safe: choose toys with embroidered rather than button eyes, and check that there are no loose strings or small parts that could be chewed off and swallowed. A good rule of thumb is: if you wouldn’t trust an infant with it, it’s not safe for pets either.

Do you read to your children? Your local Association for the Blind might appreciate your help. When you read a novel you could record it and give it, or a copy of it to the local association.

Donate your used eyeglasses and hearing aids to the Lions Club.

Donate your old cellphones to Cell Phones for Soldiers