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What does your business do for staff at Christmas - apart from the boozy Christmas party? 🎄🍷 How about doing something special for their children this year? We can help! At Caring Cooks, we’re offering personalised Santa letters delivered straight to children, grandchildren, or loved ones. All we ask is a small donation from you as the employer to support our Food or Fuel Campaign, which provides vital help to families in need this Christmas. It’s kindness for your staff and the wider community - a win-win! Here’s how it works: 🎅 Send an email to your team (we can even provide the wording for you). 🎅 Your staff fill out a quick, automated form (takes 2 minutes). 🎅 We take care of the rest, and the magic arrives in the post! It’s an easy way to spread Christmas cheer, show your team you care, and earn major brownie points as an employer - all without adding to your workload or stretching resources. If this sounds like something your business would love to do, please reach out to me or visit: https://lnkd.in/etvcfMPY. Let’s bring a little joy this Christmas - booze optional! 😉 #CallingAllBusinesses #SantaLetters #CommunitySupport Association of Jersey Charities

Exciting news! Christmas Jumper Day is officially on Thursday 12th December, but you can pick any day that works for you during December! Help us raise funds for our hospitals this Christmas by getting your workplace, school, family, or friends involved. Now’s the time to pull out your festive outfits and get into the Christmas spirit🎄 Remember, you don’t have to stick to jumpers; feel free to wear anything festive; hats, t-shirts, or even fun accessories - just enjoy yourself! To join in, simply follow these three easy steps: 1.) Select a date for you and your group to wear your Christmas attire 2.) Choose someone to collect a suggested donation of £2 from each participant 3.) Take lots of photos and tag us or email them to [email protected] (the winners will receive a prize!)

Behind #AtlasAdvent Door Number 2 🚪2️⃣ Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift? With our Atlas Foundation E-Card, you can spread holiday cheer while making a real difference in the lives of children and families in Buenos Aires’ Villas. 🎄🎅 Each e-card purchased helps fund meals, healthcare, education, and safe housing through Virreyes Rugby Club’s life-changing programmes. It’s a gift that gives twice: to your loved ones and to a community in need. 🎄 How it works: 1️⃣ Purchase an Atlas E-Card for friends or family. 2️⃣ Know that 100% of profit goes directly to our Virreyes Christmas Campaign, supporting those who need it most. 3️⃣ Share the joy of giving this holiday season! Follow the link to purchase your Christmas E-Card 🔗https://lnkd.in/euG6mHnV Virreyes offers: 🏉 Sport & Community: Rugby teaches teamwork, discipline, and resilience, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. 🍽️ Nutrition: Over 125,000 meals have been provided to combat hunger and malnutrition. 💙 Health: Access to an Atlas-funded doctor ensures families receive essential medical care. 📚 Education & Opportunity: Schooling and career support help break the cycle of poverty. The current inflation crisis in Argentina has made their mission more urgent than ever. The cost of food, healthcare, and basic resources is soaring, threatening the future of this vital organisation. Your support is desperately needed to keep Virreyes Rugby Club running and to ensure they can continue to uplift their community. Every donation makes a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. Together, we can help families find hope, strength, and a path to a brighter future. 🌟 #ChristmasGift #AtlasFoundation #VirreyesRugby #HolidayGiving #CharityGift #GiveBack #SupportLocal #BuenosAires #RugbyForChange #CommunitySupport

Somebody Cares Scotland launches heartwarming Christmas campaign to support local families in need With the festive season approaching, Somebody Cares is launching its 2024 Christmas campaign, bringing joy and crucial support to local families in need. Last year, thanks to the generosity of the community, Somebody Cares delivered over 43,000 meals to families facing hardship. With multiple initiatives designed to engage people of all ages, this year’s campaign is set to spread even more Christmas cheer and make a real difference in the lives of local families. This year’s campaign includes five key initiatives, each offering a unique opportunity for individuals, families, and businesses to contribute to the cause: The campaign's key initiatives include: Reverse Advent Calendar: Starting November 7, a new donation item will be featured daily on Somebody Cares' social media channels, allowing participants to build a box of essential goods over 24 days. Christmas Hamper Drive: Individuals, groups, and workplaces are encouraged to donate festive hampers filled with food, treats, and other seasonal essentials. Alternative Gift Vouchers: Shoppers can purchase vouchers starting at £5 to provide families with essential support, from Festive Food Parcels to Children's Christmas Eve Bags. Giving Tree: The Somebody Cares store will host a Giving Tree from November 25, where community members can choose a child's name and age to purchase a gift. Teddy Bear 'Elf-on-the-Shelf': Beginning December 1, followers can join the daily adventures of the Somebody Cares mascot teddy bear, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the campaign's efforts. “Christmas is a time to come together and share with those who need it most,” says COO alison topley. “Our goal is to provide multiple ways for the community to get involved, whether it's donating a hamper, picking a tag from a Giving Tree, or purchasing an Alternative Gift Voucher. Every act of kindness helps make the season brighter for local families.” Somebody Cares’ Christmas Campaign is a heartwarming reminder of the power of community. With various ways to participate, everyone has the opportunity to make a difference this festive season. By working together, we can ensure that no family goes without the joy, warmth, and hope that Christmas brings. For more information or to get involved, visit www.somebodycares.org or contact them at 01224 460700. #support #charities Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce

Give Your Clients something Money CAN Buy This Christmas – A Feed London Box of Hope     Imagine gifting more than just a present – provide a lifeline to a family in need. Each Feed London box is a beacon of hope, carefully curated to support struggling London families during the Christmas school holidays. The box includes fresh and healthy ingredients for at least 6 nutritious main meals, complete with child-friendly recipes that encourage family cooking and togetherness.     But we don't stop there. Each box comes with a £50 supermarket voucher to help ease family budgets, clothing vouchers to support growing children, and creative activities designed to bring joy and spark imagination during these really challenging times.     To get involved just decide how many boxes you want to purchase, contact Miracles Feed London, donate the required amount, and receive gift certificates to share with your clients.      Make Christmas truly meaningful this year by giving a Box of Miracles to a London family facing significant hardship.    To Book Your Boxes: Contact [email protected] #CorporateGiving #CorporateSocialResponsibility #GivingBack #BusinessWithPurpose #FeedLondon #MiraclesCharity #LondonCharity #SupportLocalCommunities   

Today I wrote to our committed giving supporters and said if you need to take a payment break over Christmas, please get in touch. This is why. 1) People on low incomes are often some of the most generous (proportionate to the % of their income they donate). They also feel the pinch more with energy costs, food prices, not to mention financial pressures around Christmas. 2) Our Golden Paw Club is about lots of people giving a little to make a big difference. That is why it starts at £5 a month. We have enough members to cover a few suspended subscriptions. 3) Our Golden Paw Club members are part of our Dogs 4 Rescue family. I want them to know we are caring and approachable whatever their circumstance. 4) I understand they have families too and that Christmas is an expensive time of year. Especially those with young children and elderly relatives. 5) I will continue to send them their monthly newsletters because I firmly believe they will come back to us when the time is right. 6) I believe we will cover the funds with new members who can afford to sign up or a kind donation from someone who values our approach. 7) I'm not interested in exploiting our supporter base for every penny, I'm focused on building a bigger community and long-term relationships which go beyond just asking for donations. Might I be wrong and live to regret the email? Possibly. But we have always done things differently and followed our hearts. And this felt like the right thing to do. dogs4rescue.co.uk

No matter how this festive fundraising season is treating you, it's so important to remember that your income potential won't simply evaporate at the end of December. Huge thanks to Rachel Cross for writing our final blog of 2024, with a timely reminder about not being too hard on yourself during the December fundraising frenzy 🎅🏼 Yes, individual giving peaks at this time of the year. Yes, it's prime time for unsolicited gifts, larger one-off donations and new donors. But it's also a season that puts unsustainable pressure on fundraisers, at a time when many are running on empty. If your December fundraising efforts haven't worked out, or even if you haven't had the time and energy for a big fundraising push, early 2025 will bring new opportunities, even if it's a very different vibe. New angles for messaging and campaigns. Different donor audiences for whom Christmas isn't everything. Less noise and competition for smaller charities to get lost in. We have seven reasons why it's not all about December, actually. So breathe, grab yourself a mulled something, and have a read: https://lnkd.in/eRam7Ckz

Evolve Fitness’ 2nd Saturday Food Drive: Where Community Meets Purpose At Evolve, we’ve always believed in the power of community. That’s why our 2nd Saturday Food Drive has become more than just an event—it’s a symbol of our commitment to give back. Inspired by Charleston’s iconic “2nd Sunday” tradition, where locals and businesses come together to support one another, we decided to put our own twist on this beautiful idea. But why the 2nd Saturday? For us, it’s about creating a consistent opportunity to not only work on our physical health but also strengthen the ties that bind us to our community. Our food drive runs from today through Monday, the 16th, with all donations going directly to Our Lady of Sorrows. Whether it’s non-perishable food items, canned goods, or everyday staples, everything we collect helps families in need right here in our neighborhood. We started this initiative because we recognized that health and wellness extend far beyond the gym. Sure, we focus on building strong bodies, but part of that strength comes from knowing we can make an impact on the lives of others. Our members and our team at Evolve are dedicated to “moving with purpose,” and this food drive is one more way we can live that mission. Here’s where you come in: We’re inviting everyone—members, friends, neighbors—to bring a donation to the studio. Together, we can create meaningful change and support our local community. At Evolve, we don’t just train for ourselves. We train to live life without limits—and that means lifting others up along the way. 📅 Don’t miss your chance to participate! Drop your donations off by Monday, 16th. #EvolveMillburn #GiveBack #2ndSaturday #CommunitySupport #MillburnNJ #LifeWithoutLimits #FitnessForAll #WellnessJourney #SouthOrangeNJ #WestOrangeNJ #MaplewoodNJ

🎅 Father Christmas Isn’t Made of Money! Managing Kids’ Expectations This Christmas! 🎄 As small business owners, we know how tight finances can be—especially during the festive season when our kids’ wish lists seem to grow by the day. But here’s a reminder for all of us Father Christmas isn’t made of money, and it’s okay to set some realistic boundaries. Here are a few ways to help our kids understand the true magic of Christmas that goes beyond the gifts: 🎁 Focus on Experiences: Plan family activities, like baking cookies, watching Christmas movies, or crafting gifts. As adults we remember these activities with our families more than gifts. So making memories doesn’t need to be expensive. 🎄 Set Gift Expectations Early: Have a gentle chat about how Santa can’t always bring everything on the list. Suggest prioritising one or two meaningful wishes. 💌 Make Giving Part of the Tradition: Encourage your kids to give back. Whether it’s choosing an old toy to donate or helping make cards for a local charity, it teaches them the joy of kindness. Remember, our time, attention, and love are the best gifts we can give our kids. Let’s take the pressure off ourselves and focus on a Christmas that truly counts. 🎄 #MumLife #ChristmasMagic #FamilyFirst #christmasdoesnthavetobeexpensive #gratitue

As we approach the holiday season, finding ways to show clients how grateful we are for their business can stump even the best of us. Here's 3 top ways to give back to your clients this holiday season and avoid the cheesy branded mugs that end up in the back of their cupboards. 1) Send a PERSONALIZED photo card with your team, and have each team member hand-write a small message specific to that client. Now, if you have thousands of clients this may not be realistic - but making a fun day of creating these with holiday treats and an ugly sweater contest for your team while you write them out is a win-win for your team and your clients who will love the personalization. 2) Ask your clients who their favorite charities are and either donate to those charities or volunteer your time with them! This will mean so much more to your clients than another fruit basket, and you may even get a chance to spend more time with your client while volunteering! 3) Run a Pie Giveaway! This is a great way to give your client something they can actually use during the busy holiday season, and as a perk - you get to see all of them when they pop by to pick up their complimentary pies! #holidaygiveback #clientappreciation #piegiveaway #theofficecenters