Thanksgiving is just a few days away - the holiday season is upon us. As we give thanks for all we have in our lives, please take a moment to think about those less fortunate. We encourage you this season to donate some money or time to make a difference in your community and the world.
We at Abroadco believe in giving back to the community and have volunteered time with high school exchange students adjusting to life in the U.S. and working at a local animal shelter, among other things. We encourage you to find something you can do to make a difference!
If you don’t have the time, please share by donating to a favorite charity. If you are not sure how to do that or where you want to donate, we’ve listed some websites below. These are just a few – there are many more out there on the web.
Thanks and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Network for Good
You can search for charities by state and/or type. Many food banks use this site to accept credit card donations. There is also information about how to contribute to help those affected by Hurricane Sidr in Bangladesh.
Free Rice
This is a fun website that has been profiled on several news shows. For every correct answer (brush up on your vocabulary) 10 grains of rice are donated to the World Food Programme. Play as long as you can and see how many bowls of rice you can donate to needy families around the world. This is free for you – the website has advertisements that pay for the rice to be donate.
Heifer International
This is one of our favorites. Instead of a traditional Christmas present, why not purchase a flock of chicks or a hive of honeybees for a family member? For $20-30 you can make a difference!