Charity: char·i·ty (chr-t)n. pl. char·i·ties
1. Provision of help or relief to the poor; almsgiving.
2. Something given to help the needy; alms.
3. An institution, organization, or fund established to help the needy.
4. Benevolence or generosity toward others or toward humanity.
5. a kindly and lenient attitude towards people
6. love of one's fellow men
As our nation and families, have struggled with War, financial devastation, and personal loss we start to come together in the next couple of weeks to give thanks and celebrate the holidays. During this season I often find myself reflecting on what I am thankful for or what I have done to pass on the gifts that I have received throughout my life.This year I wonder how we can go from merely saying Thank You to actively being thankful, in what for many of us is our greatest time of need. I know many of us tithe at our church or give financial contributions to organizations of our choice and feel we have done our part. I want to take this time to encourage each of you to find the opportunity to simply go from saying Thank You to becoming truly charitable and giving of yourself, your time and your heart. While we all know it is through our financial contributions that the organizations function, it is also through people like you and me showing up to take the time to read a book to a child, shake the hand of a returning soldier or Marine, cook a meal or even just offer our friendship to those in need.
At Optimum Chiropractic & Rehab we are always looking for ways to contribute to the community, and organizations we are passionate about whether it is through financial contribution or volunteering our time. As we grow as a business and in the community we look forward to being charitable to those in need, leading by example and celebrating what we truly have to be thankful for, which is each and every one of you. Optimum Chiropractic & Rehab hopes to announce either a new partnership or new non-profit organization in the near future. Until then here are a few organizations to volunteer your time or skill as needed: Brain Injuries Services Inc. , Birthday Blessing Inc. or Wounded Warrior Project.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jonathan Smith
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Well said. Awesome post.
ReplyDeleteSome opportunities to give of your time this week in particular, our church works with LINK for Thanksgiving Baskets. Sorting, restock, and delivery of food are scheduled throughout the week and weekend this week. The locations are:
Trinity Presbyterian Church
www.trinityherndon.org
651 Dranesville Rd.
Herndon, VA 20170-3308
703-437-5500
Christ The Redeemer Church
www.ctrcc.org
46833 Harry Byrd Hwy
Sterling, VA 20164-2297
703-430-0811
Schedule:
Thursday, 11/19 -- Sorting from 9am-12pm, 7pm-9pm at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church and Trinity Presbyterian Church
Friday, 11/20 -- Sorting from 9am until finished at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church and Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, 11/21 -- 7:30am-4pm - volunteers to help re-stock food, assist families, act as translators, and clean up at Christ the Redeemer Church and Trinity Presbyterian Church
9am-12pm - Drivers to help deliver food to people who are home-bound at Trinity Presbyterian Church.
NOTE: Volunteers are also needed to pick up food donations from schools located in Herndon and Sterling area and drop it off at either Christ the Redeemer or Trinity Presbyterian between Monday, 11/16 and Thursday, 11/19.
I have first hand experience volunteering with Brain Injury Services. I was paired up with an adult who had a brain injury and we would get together once a month to do an activity that that person wanted to do within reason. I also phoned this person once a week to make contact. Many adults who suffer brain injuries lose many things including their friendships. I really enjoyed this type of volunteering and have met many wonderful people in the process. Brain Injury Services is a great organization and there are many different ways that somebody can volunteer with them. I just recently saw my friend working at Walmart...that is an amazing accomplishment!!!
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