Who really needs another tie or bottle of cologne for the holidays? Why not match the hobbies of friends and family to a charitable organization? For instance, a family member who enjoys hiking would most definitely appreciate a gift membership to the Sierra Club.
Here’s a sampler of six groups to consider this year in choosing holiday gifts that really matter. All of these groups have an easy system in place for you to enter the gift recipient, so they can send the welcome kit to your friends and family. It’s as simple as ordering a gift from a catalog.
Amnesty International Women’s Action Council - Join Susan Sarandon and millions of people around the globe to demand an end to rampant violence against women and girls by donating to Amnesty International Women’s Action Council. http://women.amnestyusa.org
The Natural Resources Defense Council - The Natural Resources Defense Council’s gift membership is a wonderful way for people to share their commitment to the environment with friends and family. http://www.nrdc.org
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation - A gift to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation impacts the lives of over two million individuals living with paralysis in the United States. http://www.ChristopherReeve.org
The Nature Conservancy - The Nature Conservancy’s Adopt an Acre® program is a one-of-a-kind gift that allows people to protect threatened land on behalf of environmentally-conscious friends and family members on their holiday shopping lists. http://www.nature.org
The Drug Policy Alliance - Giving a donation to the Drug Policy Alliance is an investment in our civil liberties. The Drug Policy Alliance works towards policies favoring the treatment of drug addiction by health care professionals instead of incarceration in the penal system. http://www.drugpolicy.org
Sierra Club - Not only will your friend and family members get the satisfaction of receiving a gift membership to the Sierra Club, they will also a get a free backpack and a subscription to the Sierra Magazine. http://www.sierraclub.org
With these great ideas, it should be easy to get through your holiday gift list, and you’ll be making a difference as WELL