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Opportunities to give and get help around Minnesota this holiday season

Opportunities to give and get help around Minnesota this holiday season

COVID-19 cases in Minnesota continue to spike as the holidays get closer. The pandemic is still affecting people statewide physically and financially.

Here is a list of nonprofits and organizations across the state in need of donations and offering help.

"It's the Greatest Time of Year for Giving! Here's How to Adopt a Family for Christmas and Other Ways to Give Back" - Parade.com

"It's the Greatest Time of Year for Giving! Here's How to Adopt a Family for Christmas and Other Ways to Give Back" - Parade.com

Fortunately, there’s a lot of emphasis on giving during this time of year, so it’s even easier to have this desire at the forefront of our minds. But with all of the hustle and bustle of already-booked weekends and the day-to-day grind, how is one able to just dive right in and take action? Check out the suggestions…

"Four Ways to Help Your Kids Make a Difference" - BrooklynBased.com

...think about our kids as citizens of the world, with voices that matter and the chutzpah to make a difference. Luckily in NYC, there are tons of opportunities for kids to effect change in their community, starting at any age. Here are a few ways to get your family involved.

"Practicing Kindness During the Holidays" - VolunteerSpot.com

Amid so many messages of wanting and getting, so many wish lists and shopping lists, we all deserve to make time for giving back. What better opportunity than at the events already on our calendars?

Whether you involve immediate family or host a boisterous group of friends and neighbors, these ideas will add more meaning to your holiday parties and may become annual traditions that teach your children the values of compassion and empathy.