Anyone do Charity work?????

by whyamihere 27 Replies latest jw friends

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  whyamihere

  There is a few things that I am involved in, and have been for quite sometime. I feel that it is important to raise my children in this type of environment, so that they see outside of the box, and not be so closed minded on our surroundings. Many are in need, and it is easy to close our eyes and forget.

  My main Charity work will always benefit Children.

  This weekend I have gathered many things from my house such as kids clothes, shoes, jackets...and I bought many Blankets, Cook ware, along with Money etc... This will all go to Easter Seals. Easter Seals provides services to children and adults with disabilities and support to their families. I have been doing this for about 10 years.

  I am not making it known that I do this. I want to make it know it is just very simple with the little you can give, really makes such an impact on families. I am very proud to know that I don't feel that I have to do this, but that I want to and enjoy I it.

  Love Brookie
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  Fleur

  Since I left the JW's I have found that working with my hands to benefit others brings far more meaning to my life than anything that I have ever done before. I feel so sorry that I missed out helping people all those years because we were supposed to be preaching to end their problems...my child is active in giving as well and it is a good way to raise responsible, thoughtful adults if you start em young.

  Good for you, Brooke! Keep up the great work.

  essie
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  Dr Jekyll

  Its not a full time commitment with me, i only do it because my other half suggested it and twisted my arm but I don't get paid to do it. I teach people with learning difficulties how to use computers. My other half works for a charity that tries to get people with learning difficulties living independent lives out there in the community. Part of that involves knowing how to use a computer. I also get roped into calling on people to set up their Videos, Tvs and dvd players as well as stuff like moving old fridges / ovens.
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  Bumble Bee

  I volunteer at a riding stable that teaches developmentally challenged/physically challenged children to ride horses. It's amazing to see these children when they are on those horses. They really come out of their shells and are so excited and proud of themselves. It's an awesome experience.

  BB
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  Nathan Natas

  Many here support the work of silentlambs in various ways.
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  kls

  Good for you Brookie Pooh and a great service to show your kids . I am in school for FirstResponding which there is no pay but all Volunteers .

  Your a good mommy
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  looking_glass

  I do some pro bono work for the elder, battered women and children. There is a Legal Clinic that I have worked with since the 90's. My old boss was on the board, so he asked me to help out a long time ago and I have kept with them because I know where all the money goes (because I am still very good friends w/ old boss and he is still on the board) and I can see my work and that of others making a change for people who do not have a voice. I also work with a specific catholic charity that deals with teenagers with criminal backgrounds and/or mental disease.

  It think it is great when I hear that people are volunteering. The most amazing thing was when I went to volunteer at a soup kitchen, they turned me away because they did not need any help and had people lined up for a year. YEAH for everyone who volunteers!
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  Funchback

  I recently began doing volunteer work.

  For example two weeks ago I volunteered to work at MANNA, a non-profit organization that prepares and sends meals to families in Philadelphia with HIV/AIDS.

  I did things far more meaningful in those four hours than I ever did in 24 years as a JDub.
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  serendipity

  I haven't had much time to volunteer since I'm a single working parent, but I regularly donated money to United Way since 1985 even though I was a "good" JW. I also regularly donate items, books, money to other charities. I've encouraged my daughter to volunteer at various community activities - and she's done a bit of that.
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  Sparkplug

  Way to go Brooke! That is so awsome!