According to the United States Census Bureau, 35.9 million people live below the poverty line in America, and 12.9 million of these people are children (Siddiqi "Statistics on poverty & food wastage in America").During the Christmas Season, everyone thinks about children sitting on Santa's lap, but it is very easy to forget all of those children who are suffering in the world. Beside having no presents to open, they are struggling to survive each day. One way to spend a reasonable amount of money on a gift and to tell someone that they are important to you is to donate something to the poor in a loved one's name. One organization who is very active during the Christmas Season is The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army has close to 1,400 thrift stores that fund Adult Rehabilitation Centers. You can donate gently used clothing to the thrift stores, or the Salvation Army will gladly accept monetary donations to help all of the adults, and especially children, struggling during the "Season of Giving." This solution is possible because it shows another person you care for them and did something in honor of them instead of physically handing them a gift. There are also so many different organizations who are willing to accept donations throughout the holiday season, such as The Salvation Army and Make a Wish Foundation. This solution of donating to the poor on Christmas will also address the problem of many children not being able to have anything on Christmas. How do you feel about making a donation as a Christmas gift for a person? Does it truly show them you care about them?
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I feel that this is a good solution to your problem. I feel that you are right, during this holiday it is easy to forget about those in need. Most people are concerned with buying gifts for their friends and family that they forget about those who cannot even afford to buy food for their loved ones. Your statistics are shocking, I did not realize how many people, especially children, are suffering right now. I feel that it is a good idea for people to give to the Salvation Army. I feel that it would be a good gift to make someone a donation in that person's name. It also shows how unselfish a person is, and a person's true character. Not only is this a truly thoughtful gift, it is also helping those who are suffering.
ReplyDeleteAlarming statistics, Melissa. I think we all get so absorbed in our own world, we just forget that others are suffering, or we chose to be ignorant out of selfishness. This is a good solution, as it is practical and many schools, churches, and other community organizations can easily organize these events, and many do!
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