Kindness Revolution Day 19: Donate to Your Favorite Charity

Every month I see the advertisement for a charitable organization called Smile Train in one of the magazines I read. The organization provides surgery to children who have been born with birth defects and cleft palate. Let’s face it: growing up with facial disfigurement of any kind must be difficult. Children (and adults for that matter) can be cruel. It seems to me that a simple surgical procedure for many of these children may transform the way they are treated and possibly the way they feel about themselves. I keep thinking that I’d like to donate to this organization so today’s the day.

If you have a soft spot in your heart for a charitable organization, consider donating to them. It doesn’t have to be money if you don’t have much. You can also donate your time, some furniture or clothing you’re not using, or something completely different. If you have ideas, please share them with other Kindness Revolution participants below.

If you’re just joining us for the Kindness Revolution, I’m trying to spread kindness in the world by giving 29 gifts in 29 days, inspired by the book 29 Gifts. And, I’m asking you to join me. If you’re just tuning in, check out the first blog in this series. And, don’t forget that it’s never too late to join the Kindness Revolution. Start today!

And, don’t forget to add your comments to my blog because, with the help of the kind people at Care2.com, I’ll be giving away more free copies of my books next Saturday! Winners will be selected from the comments!

Check out the whole Kindness Revolution series:

Join the Kindness Revolution: Give 29 Gifts in 29 Days

The Kindness Revolution Day 2: Book Giveaways!

Kindness Revolution Day 3: Mediterranean Feast

Kindness Revolution Day 4: Foot Massage

Kindness Revolution Day 5: I Failed Miserably Today

Kindness Revolution Day 6: Giving Clothes to Charity

Kindness Revolution Day 7: Advice from an African Medicine Woman

Kindness Revolution Day 8: Music for the Soul

Kindness Revolution Day 9: Donate to Your Local Library

Kindness Revolution Day 10: Letter from the Prime Minister

Kindness Revolution Day 11: Letter to a Friend

Kindness Revolution Day 12: Sharing 29 Gifts

Kindness Revolution Day 13: Win Free Books!

Kindness Revolution Day 14: Chinese Secret to Reduce a Fever

Kindness Revolution Day 15: Barbecue for the Roofers

Kindness Revolution Day 16: Donate to the Food Bank

Kindness Revolution Day 17: Clearing the Gulf Oil Spill

Kindness Revolution Day 18: Giving to Children

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Samantha H.

6:17AM PDT on May 20, 2012

thanks

send a green star

Emma S.

10:27AM PDT on Nov 2, 2011

There are all sorts of ways you can help: I'm often skint, but give blood, take library books to a housebound man, take stuff (mine and also things passed on by others) to charity shops, and act as a trustee for a local community centre. And, of course, when I can, I give money. Buying things at charity shops is also a way of contributing.

Michele W.

3:27PM PDT on Jul 12, 2011

I have several charities I donate to throughout the year, charities for people and for animals.

Robert O.

3:56PM PDT on Apr 2, 2011

Thanks.

Annick L.

2:05PM PST on Feb 1, 2011

I help in a school today for decoration, thanks, Ax

9:28AM PDT on Oct 16, 2010

Margaret B.

3:20AM PDT on Sep 10, 2010

These are some great ideas to be charitable! Plus there are places to "click for free" on the internet for charities AND donating old blankets and towels to your local animal shelter is always a welcome idea!

Nichole D.

5:17AM PDT on Sep 7, 2010

Sometimes donating/giving to charities doesn't require money, w/3 kids & being a SAHM I continue to help local people in our community w/job training when I donate to Goodwill, financial assistant to Vets when we donate our gently used clothing and our fave non-profit we help Save a Dog's life when we are fostering our beloved foster dog, helping out at adoption events. We donate old towels, blankets, and occasional dog supplies, picked up at supermarket on sale (while earning free gas w/a portion of every grocery purchase donated to our Fave Dog Rescue group. Around Oct. my Mother of Preschoolers group donate to Operation Christmas Child, where we donated much needed toiletries/small toys to children in undeveloped countries who may only have the 1 tootbrush/paste/soap once that year & only holiday gift they may have received. My children & go through their unused stuffed animals (as all kids have more than they need/play) & those small Happy meal toys that end up at bottom of toy box are much appreciated to these children who have never seem a toy store.

Addie H.

4:46AM PDT on Sep 7, 2010

good

4:08AM PDT on Aug 21, 2010

Great idea