The True Meaning of Christmas

Teaching Your Kids About Goodwill

By Gwen Morrison

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"It's important to point out that volunteering for us doesn't necessarily mean coming to our site," says Beazley. "Another great way children can help is to hold a food drive or fundraiser to benefit the Metro Food Bank Society. They can go door-to-door collecting food, maybe do some caroling at the same time. Or they can ask guests at a Christmas party or concert to bring in food and money donations to support hungry families at Christmas. Once the donations have been collected, the children can come to our office on the Bedford Highway, drop off their food and even take part in a pre-arranged tour if they're interested."

If your child is planning on campaigning the neighbourhood for food, however, be sure he brings along adult supervision.

Christmas is the time to think of others less fortunate than ourselves. Women's shelters and homeless shelters are always in need of extra hands during the holiday season. You and your family can also brighten up the season by sponsoring a family for the holidays. Shelters, like the Victoria Women's Transition House

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