With my family’s big move from Connecticut to Chicago in the last week, I’m having difficulty finding time to focus on philanthropy in my everyday life. So when I received this email update from the 29-Day Giving Challenge, it was just the message I needed to hear.
The giving suggestion of the week comes from fellow giver, Debra Doyle, who reminded us all today on the forum: sometimes it’s as simple as a thought. ”I find that a simple ‘I thought of you today,’ is a comforting message many people enjoy hearing,” said Debra. “So, I invite you to e-mail, send a card or make a phone call to someone today and just say those simple words. You will put a smile on their face and yours.”
What a great reminder that sometimes the simplest gifts are appreciated just as much as the grand gestures.
If you haven’t checked out the 29-Day Giving Challenge, I encourage you to do so. You’ll find a whole community of lovely, like-minded people who aspire to infuse a love of humanity into their everyday life. Since my last post when I joined the challenge, the community has tripled from 250 to 770. Become member #771.
Tags: 29-Day Giving Challenge, charity, Ning, philanthropy
