31 Days of Giving
Dec. 1st
A Book for Every Child
Give a child the gift of reading. Visit www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/bookforeverychild for ways to donate.
Dec. 2nd
Canadian Blood Services
People always need blood and you usually get a cookie in return! Win-win. Located on 840 Commissioners Rd. E. Email feedback@blood.ca or call (519) 690-3999 for more info.
Dec. 3rd
Dogoodstore.com
Get Christmas shopping done while helping local charities. Visit online — they sell everything from jewelry to games to gardening and more and everything goes back to the charities.
Dec. 4th
London Urban Services Organization
They provide programs and services to youth and families of culturally diverse and ethnic backgrounds. Get involved www.lusocentre.org
Dec. 5th
Sisters of St. Joseph
They focus on many global issues like human trafficking and the water crisis. Contact generalate@csj.london.on.ca on how to help.
Dec. 6th
Help the FSU by donating to our Adopt-a-Family program!
Cash donation boxes can be found at the following: Interrobang, Biz Booth, FSU Office and the Oasis.
Dec. 7th
Childreach
Help parents with the positive development of their children. Visit childreach.on.ca for more information or call (519) 434-3644.
Dec. 8th
London Abused Women’s Shelter
Want to volunteer or help out in some way? Contact 519-432-2204
Dec. 9th
Alzheimer Society of Middlesex-London
About 7,000 families in London and area are affected by this disease. Visit www.alzheimerlondon.ca for information on donations and volunteer opportunities.
Dec. 10th
Canadian Cancer Society
Odds are you know at least one person in your life who has faced cancer. Be part of getting rid of it. Visit cancer.ca under "How You Can Help" — there are tons of options from fundraising to volunteering.
Dec. 11th
Canadian Diabetes Association — London Chapter
Visit diabetes.ca for ways to get involved.
Dec. 12th
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Offers products and services for those affected by spinal cord injuries. canparaplegic.org tells you how you can donate.
Dec. 13th
Children's Health Foundation
The 80-year-old non-profit raises money for children's health care. Visit childhealth.ca and help a child out.
Dec. 14th
Children's Museum
Some of you may remember it from childhood, why not help make memories for other kids? They operate mainly on volunteers and it can be as little as an hour a week. Call 519-434-5726 for more information.
Dec. 15th
Humane Society
Fuzzy critters could always use some extra love — and not just during the holidays. Volunteer or be a foster parent to a new furry friend. londonhumanesociety.ca
Dec. 16th
Easter Seal
Helps children, youth and adults with physical disabilities. Take time to volunteer or donate at www.easterseals.org
Dec. 17th
Habitat for Humanity
You may go home for the holidays, but many people never get the chance to have a home. Volunteer, donate or advocate for habitat. Learn more at habitat.ca
Dec. 18th
Heart and Stroke Foundation — London-Middlesex
Protect your heart and your loved ones' by volunteering or even just cooking a heart-healthy meal for friends. Check out ww2.heartandstroke.ca
Dec. 19th
London Food Bank
While you enjoy your holiday feast, think about the 2,000 people the Food Bank helps every year to give them just the necessities. Donate your food, time or dollars at web.net/~londonfb/
Dec. 20th
Salvation Army
Started in 1882, the Salvation Army has been dedicated to helping those in need. Want to donate or volunteer? Find the closest location at www.salvationarmy.ca
Dec. 21st
United Way
They work to figure out the roots of and solutions to tons of social issues. Be part of some change at www.uwlondon.on.ca
Dec. 22nd
The Breast Cancer Site
A simple click of your mouse gives free mammograms and the site links you to similar sites for the rainforest, animal rescue,stopping hunger and more. thebreastcancersite.com
Dec. 23rd
Investing in Kids
They've impacted more than 14,000 kids through the creation of unique opportunities to help them reach their potential. Don't have the cash to donate? They also love volunteers! www.investinginchildren.on.ca
Dec. 24th
Your own family!
Help your grandparents with shoveling, help your mom with the holiday baking and don't be too cool to hang out with your younger cousins — they likely look up to you.
Dec. 25th
Regional Mental Health Care
They're always looking for volunteers to help add to the quality of programming and create a sense of community to St. Joseph's. Sign up at www.sjhc.london.on.ca/mhl/mhl.htm
Dec. 26th
Big Brothers Big Sisters of London & Area
Why not make a difference in someone's life? Learn more about volunteering by calling 519-438-7065 or emailing info@bbbsola.org
Dec. 27th
Reforest London
Plant a tree (or 10) and give back to Mother Nature — she's had a rough year. Visit www.reforestlondon.ca for more information.
Dec. 28th
Branch Out
None of these suggestions interest you? Visit the Pillar Nonprofit Network and pick from a bunch of volunteer opportunities: www.pillarnonprofit.ca
Dec. 29th
Arts Project
Arts Project supports local artists and offers community space at affordable costs. Help keep local culture alive — learn more at www.artsproject.ca
Dec. 30th
Mission Service
Provides the necessities — food, shelter — for those who need it most. They offer tons of different ways to donate money or you can volunteer your time. info@missionservices.ca
Dec. 31st
Be nice
With 2010 behind us and 2011 about to begin, why not try to be a little nicer in the New Year? This year was full of douchbags, let's start 2011 off right!
We've given you 31 days of giving opportunities — we gave you the links and everything to make it easy during this hectic season — and encourage you to seek out your own if you want. Let the giving begin!
A Book for Every Child
Give a child the gift of reading. Visit www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/bookforeverychild for ways to donate.
Dec. 2nd
Canadian Blood Services
People always need blood and you usually get a cookie in return! Win-win. Located on 840 Commissioners Rd. E. Email feedback@blood.ca or call (519) 690-3999 for more info.
Dec. 3rd
Dogoodstore.com
Get Christmas shopping done while helping local charities. Visit online — they sell everything from jewelry to games to gardening and more and everything goes back to the charities.
Dec. 4th
London Urban Services Organization
They provide programs and services to youth and families of culturally diverse and ethnic backgrounds. Get involved www.lusocentre.org
Dec. 5th
Sisters of St. Joseph
They focus on many global issues like human trafficking and the water crisis. Contact generalate@csj.london.on.ca on how to help.
Dec. 6th
Help the FSU by donating to our Adopt-a-Family program!
Cash donation boxes can be found at the following: Interrobang, Biz Booth, FSU Office and the Oasis.
Dec. 7th
Childreach
Help parents with the positive development of their children. Visit childreach.on.ca for more information or call (519) 434-3644.
Dec. 8th
London Abused Women’s Shelter
Want to volunteer or help out in some way? Contact 519-432-2204
Dec. 9th
Alzheimer Society of Middlesex-London
About 7,000 families in London and area are affected by this disease. Visit www.alzheimerlondon.ca for information on donations and volunteer opportunities.
Dec. 10th
Canadian Cancer Society
Odds are you know at least one person in your life who has faced cancer. Be part of getting rid of it. Visit cancer.ca under "How You Can Help" — there are tons of options from fundraising to volunteering.
Dec. 11th
Canadian Diabetes Association — London Chapter
Visit diabetes.ca for ways to get involved.
Dec. 12th
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Offers products and services for those affected by spinal cord injuries. canparaplegic.org tells you how you can donate.
Dec. 13th
Children's Health Foundation
The 80-year-old non-profit raises money for children's health care. Visit childhealth.ca and help a child out.
Dec. 14th
Children's Museum
Some of you may remember it from childhood, why not help make memories for other kids? They operate mainly on volunteers and it can be as little as an hour a week. Call 519-434-5726 for more information.
Dec. 15th
Humane Society
Fuzzy critters could always use some extra love — and not just during the holidays. Volunteer or be a foster parent to a new furry friend. londonhumanesociety.ca
Dec. 16th
Easter Seal
Helps children, youth and adults with physical disabilities. Take time to volunteer or donate at www.easterseals.org
Dec. 17th
Habitat for Humanity
You may go home for the holidays, but many people never get the chance to have a home. Volunteer, donate or advocate for habitat. Learn more at habitat.ca
Dec. 18th
Heart and Stroke Foundation — London-Middlesex
Protect your heart and your loved ones' by volunteering or even just cooking a heart-healthy meal for friends. Check out ww2.heartandstroke.ca
Dec. 19th
London Food Bank
While you enjoy your holiday feast, think about the 2,000 people the Food Bank helps every year to give them just the necessities. Donate your food, time or dollars at web.net/~londonfb/
Dec. 20th
Salvation Army
Started in 1882, the Salvation Army has been dedicated to helping those in need. Want to donate or volunteer? Find the closest location at www.salvationarmy.ca
Dec. 21st
United Way
They work to figure out the roots of and solutions to tons of social issues. Be part of some change at www.uwlondon.on.ca
Dec. 22nd
The Breast Cancer Site
A simple click of your mouse gives free mammograms and the site links you to similar sites for the rainforest, animal rescue,stopping hunger and more. thebreastcancersite.com
Dec. 23rd
Investing in Kids
They've impacted more than 14,000 kids through the creation of unique opportunities to help them reach their potential. Don't have the cash to donate? They also love volunteers! www.investinginchildren.on.ca
Dec. 24th
Your own family!
Help your grandparents with shoveling, help your mom with the holiday baking and don't be too cool to hang out with your younger cousins — they likely look up to you.
Dec. 25th
Regional Mental Health Care
They're always looking for volunteers to help add to the quality of programming and create a sense of community to St. Joseph's. Sign up at www.sjhc.london.on.ca/mhl/mhl.htm
Dec. 26th
Big Brothers Big Sisters of London & Area
Why not make a difference in someone's life? Learn more about volunteering by calling 519-438-7065 or emailing info@bbbsola.org
Dec. 27th
Reforest London
Plant a tree (or 10) and give back to Mother Nature — she's had a rough year. Visit www.reforestlondon.ca for more information.
Dec. 28th
Branch Out
None of these suggestions interest you? Visit the Pillar Nonprofit Network and pick from a bunch of volunteer opportunities: www.pillarnonprofit.ca
Dec. 29th
Arts Project
Arts Project supports local artists and offers community space at affordable costs. Help keep local culture alive — learn more at www.artsproject.ca
Dec. 30th
Mission Service
Provides the necessities — food, shelter — for those who need it most. They offer tons of different ways to donate money or you can volunteer your time. info@missionservices.ca
Dec. 31st
Be nice
With 2010 behind us and 2011 about to begin, why not try to be a little nicer in the New Year? This year was full of douchbags, let's start 2011 off right!
We've given you 31 days of giving opportunities — we gave you the links and everything to make it easy during this hectic season — and encourage you to seek out your own if you want. Let the giving begin!
