Non-Monetary Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season | Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union

During the holiday season, many people find themselves wanting to give back and contribute to their communities—and that is a fantastic thing! From holiday meal trains to gifts for children, there are so many great ways to bring holiday cheer to others at this time of year.

Many people choose to donate money, but the majority of Americans do not make enough money to donate to charity. Fortunately, there are plenty of other options!

While many charitable organizations do ask for donations, and these are a great way to give back if you are fiscally able to, there are plenty of other ways you can do good this season! We have compiled a list of non-monetary ways to give back, so even if you are on a tight budget this holiday season, you can still contribute and help make someone’s day a bit brighter.

Non-Monetary Ways to Contribute to Local Charities

Contribute your time. The saying “time is money” is true for when you are on the clock, but it is also true for charities! There are many organizations that could use people’s time just as much as (or even more than) money. Spending time walking dogs at the local shelter, putting together meal baskets at the food bank or visiting with those in a nursing home are all gifts that money can’t replace.

Shop for a cause. Though you may be in a phase of saving money, making some purchases is inevitable—but fortunately, when the need to shop comes up, you can give back by shopping for a cause. Amazon Smile is perhaps the most famous example of this way to give back, as they donate a portion of the proceeds of every sale to the charity of your choice. However, there are plenty of local stores that donate proceeds, match purchases and more, so finding these can help you give back with every dollar.

Donate your credit card points. Credit card points have become a great budgeting hack for many reasons—they can help you travel more cheaply, get gift cards at a discount and even help you donate to charity, too. If you are curious about this, see if your credit card provider has a link to donate in your online points portal to see if this is a viable way for you to give back.

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