A Sensational Creation

This holiday season seems to be one that many are struggling more than I can recall. We are all feeling the pangs of the economic strife now and it feels harder to open your wallet and give. But we don’t have to let these hard times dampen our spirits, especially while surrounding ourselves with loved ones this holiday season.

The youth of our country hold the future. Numerous kids today don’t have the opportunity to use their full potential due to poverty or disease. This will make a huge impact on our world to come. We should take this responsibility now to ensure that our youth have all of the tools that they need to grow up and shape their opportunities for the good.

There are so many organizations that work very hard to bring aid to those that truly need it but they too need help in order to continue their efforts. Here are just a few organizations that could really use a helping hand:
 
http://www.cookiesforkidscancer.org
Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is committed to raising funds to support research for new and improved therapies for pediatric cancer. Through the concept of local bake sales, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer provides the inspiration and support for individuals, communities, and businesses to help fight pediatric cancer. Their cookies are made with all natural ingredients and baked to order. You can either buy cookies direct from their site or hold your own bake sale.

http://www.allstars.org
The All Stars Project, Inc. (ASP) is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting human development through the use of an innovative performance-based model. The ASP creates outside of school, educational and performing arts activities for thousands of poor and minority young people. It sponsors community and experimental theatre, develops leadership training and pursues volunteer initiatives that build and strengthen communities.

http://www.larkinstreetyouth.org
The mission of Larkin Street Youth Services is to create a continuum of services that inspires youth to move beyond the street. We will nurture potential, promote dignity and support bold steps by all.

In addition to these organizations, there are so many more in your area that could use your helping hand.

Keep your hearts open this holiday season and share what you can to help make someone else’s holiday all that merrier!

Thank you and best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a prosperous 2009 new year!