“I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare.”
– C.S. Lewis
Let’s amplify the joy this holiday season by spreading cheer far and wide. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Surprise ER or medical staff with cookies or cupcakes just because
Buy the coffee of the person in line behind you
Purchase a gas gift card for someone at a gas station
Anonymously pay someone’s check in a restaurant
Provide a gift card for someone at a shelter
Purchase donuts or breakfast for your local firehouse
Surprise a co-worker going through a tough time
Buy supplies to carry in your car to give to someone who is without a home
Take flowers to a family that is struggling and in need of some cheer
Take a box of diapers to a young family that is in need
Buy a meal for someone who might be without
Buy groceries for someone at the store
Give an unexpected big tip at a restaurant
Buy dinner for your neighbor
Buy a treat for your next flight crew
Buy warm blankets and give them to people living on the streets
Hire a neighbor kid to shovel for an elderly person on your street
Surprise your child’s teacher with a holiday gift card that’s bigger than usual
If you don’t have the opportunity to do any of these, we’ve listed a few of our favorite nonprofit organizations, both national organizations and those that are local to Colorado and close to our hearts.
