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Throughoutthe year I try to teach my children the importance of giving back to thecommunity. We strive to involve our entire family in these good works so that ourchildren grow up to appreciate the blessings in their lives and to acknowledgeand help those who are not so fortunate. We have done this by participating inmissions to assist our local homeless shelter and community churches. Weparticipate in various fundraisers and outreach programs as well.  Irecently heard about the 2nd annual Boys and Girls Club of America’s Give theGift of a Great Future Holiday Campaign. The Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA)has created various ways for anyone and everyone to give back this holidayseason and to embrace the true meaning of the season. You can log onto the website to learn more.
 

Have a minute tospare?

• Youcan play the free Giving Game to easily donate a gift toa Club this season.
• Youcan vote in the KidsGive Back photo contest. The winning Club will receive a $2,500 grant from theBCGA.

TheBGCA has also created a list of tips to help parents teach their children thevalue of giving back. If you are looking for ways to teach your family aboutcharity and giving back to their community this is a great list to check outand will help you as you get started. Some of my favorite activities on thislist are really simple and can be done quite easily. Here are my top five; but there are more and youcan read the entire list of tips here. 

1. Talk aboutgiving 
2. Read books aboutgiving 
3. Volunteertogether 
4. Be enthusiastic 
5. Make Philanthropy a family value 

Thefamily goal for 2012 was to become more involved in the community and to give back.We have had a wonderful and enlightening journey accomplishing this goal. Mychildren love to pick out and bring donations to our local homeless shelter.They also enjoy planning and making holiday gifts for families without. I hopethat by participating in these charitable works I am giving the gift of a greatwell rounded future to both my children as well as those we are helping.
Mychildren are three and one and already enjoy participating in charitable worksin the community. As they get older I hope we can continue to embrace thisphilanthropic mentality as wholeheartedly as we do now.
Does your familygive back to the community? If so, I would love to hear all about it. We arealways looking for new ways to give back.

Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Boys and Girls Clubs of America. I received a promotional item as a thank-you for participating.
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