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October 15, 2008 By 2 Comments

All across the world, poverty ceases the ability for people to function in a fair and equable manner. They’re often forced to live in conditions that we would think are inconceivable by today’s standards. This isn’t about comparison, but about awareness.

The Holiday season is coming upon us quickly. As you plan your calendar and budget for this years Christmas presents, I implore you to “gift” an organization that helps to eradicate poverty in less fortunate areas, countries and neighborhoods. While our economics are declining, I pray that our generosity would not.

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  • Evelyn

    So well said, thank you Kyle. I, too, pray people will generously to organizations that make things happen.

  • Tyler

    This is great. Last Christmas Madeliene and I convinced my family to stop giving gifts to each other. Instead, we took the money that we would have spent on each other and donated it to Heffer International. We’re doing the same thing this year, although we haven’t decided on an organization yet.

    My family also enacted a “no obligatory gifts” policy. We buy things for each other when we see things that make sense, but not necessarily for birthdays and holidays. It’s actually made the gifts better because they’re actually meaningful and intentional.