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Be Giving This Season Without Giving All Your Cash Away

You don’t have to have extravagant wealth in order to take part in the season of giving. Being charitable means “relating to the assistance of those in need”. While a charitable gift of money can definitely be helpful, there are many other meaningful ways to give that leave a lasting impact on a family. These are some of our favorites. 

Donate Your Time

Time is a hot commodity and few give freely. There are many organizations in the area that would love an extra set of hands to help them with their community outreach. If you’re not quite sure where to start, look into hospitals, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, animal rescues and nursing homes. Many of these facilities are understaffed and could use all hands on deck. 

Part With Quality Clothing

Sure you can clean out your closet to donate clothing items that have a stain or even a small hole. What’s more of a helpful gift of charity is to part with quality items to people who cannot afford it. Maybe it’s business attire so that others can have a nice outfit for an interview or another one of your favorite clothing items that will put a smile on someone’s face. 

Plan an Event

Do you have a talent for event planning? Why not plan a charity or fundraising event? There are nonprofit organizations that would love your help with planning the next event.

Learn a Craft

Have you always wanted to try your hand at knitting or woodworking? Whatever your interest or passion, it can be turned into charity by selling the items and donating the proceeds to someone you know personally that is in need or to your favorite charitable organization. If you don’t want to learn a new craft, think about your current skills or talents. You may be able to donate your services to someone, whether it be photography or doing someone’s taxes. 

The great thing about giving is that there are so many ways to make a difference in someone’s life. Giving isn’t an activity solely for the rich, but for the fellow neighbor who wants to leave a positive mark on the world around them. We can help you learn how to save money in other ways, give us a call today!

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Making the holidays a little brighter in your community

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In the hoopla surrounding the holidays, “it’s better to give than to receive” can sometimes take a seat on the back burner. While you’re trimming the tree or cozied up next to loved ones around the table, others may be experiencing a much different celebration season. Medical conditions, job loss, and other unforeseen circumstances can limit an individual or family’s ability to experience December festivities – and that’s where you can assist in spreading cheer.

This season, scope out opportunities in your local community for you and your family to lend a hand. At Peoples Bank & Trust, we suggest looking into some of these possibilities to add holiday magic into the lives of neighbors in need:

  1. Make food and dish it out – Cookies and casseroles can be great gifts this time of year. You can provide them for those who don’t have the means or are short on food, as well firefighters, police officers and other public servants.
  2. Pack stockings for the homeless – Pick out some cheap stockings and fill them with practical items. These can range from food and drink (granola bars, bottles of water, etc.) to gloves, socks and hygiene items.
  3. Donate old toys – Kids’ toys and games can get pricey in a hurry. Purge your kids’ surplus toys to donate to children who would love to receive toys of their own.
  4. Pay a visit to a local nursing home – The holidays can be tough times for the elderly living in nursing homes. A small visit or gift from a stranger could brighten their day, or even make their entire holiday.
  5. Donate to a food bank – Winter is a difficult season, and it’s far worse if you don’t have enough food. Food banks and food pantries can put your donation to good use, and may offer volunteer opportunities as well.
  6. Have family members make a donation in your name – Replace one thing on your wish list with a donation made in your name to the charity of your choosing. Help someone through the gift of giving.

Our community is only as strong as we make it, and Peoples Bank & Trust would love to see you and your family building it up to its full potential.

 

Peoples Bank & Trust Co.

Equal Housing Lender

Member FDIC