I am excited to report that our neighborhood's first annual "Gift of Giving" project was a success. A few friends of mine and I decided to invite the whole neighborhood to our homes to have hot cocoa, treats and socialize. We also collected donations for a local food bank. We asked that they give this donation in lieu of "neighbor gifts." We felt that we could each use one less plate of cookies at Christmas and give to those who are really in need.
We collected about $680. Honestly, there were not a lot of people who came(in comparison to the many invites we sent out) but those who came gave generously. What an awesome neighborhood we have.
Our food bank told me that they will be providing approximately 900 dinners this year. We are excited to go purchase some food for those who are less fortunate.
Thank you so much to those of you who contributed, you not only provided a chance for others to have a wonderful Christmas meal but you made our families Christmas that much better!
I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
10 comments:
Girlfriend, where was my invite? I live in the "neighborhood" :) Glad you had a success. You owe me some hot chocolate.
What a fabulous idea! I truly think that is wonderful! This is the part of Christmas I love!
You and Phil are always doing good. What a great idea! I will put that idea in my thinker to remember for next year.
See ya soon!
Rene, you're right, I do owe you hot chocoalte. and there's still time to contribute.:) We just gave to everyone in the 3 surrounding subdivisions. Your neighborhood would be the 4th.:) Take care.
You are always looking for ways to do good. I like what was on the Saviors' Day Planner " And He went about doing good." Sounds like you and Philip might have read that book.
I love this idea!! I think you and your mom are coming up with some brilliant Holiday ideas this year!!! I wonder if it is too late for me to do something like this...I only have one neighbor....hmmm. I loved this post-I think you are onto the right idea for Christmas!
that's a LOT of money donated with not very much effort. That's pretty amazing way to go Megan!!!
That's great Megan. One of our neighbors has organized a similar effort this year.
Shana
Thanks for inspiring me Megan to do a little more for others.
Megan, You're awesome. What a great idea. You are really an inspiration! I wish I lived closer to you so I could eek some of your goodness onto me.
Audrey
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