Our Seeds of Deeds project this week is to find a cause or charity to support.
Not everyone will be called to start a non-profit or charity, but everyone can support one. One way to choose a charity to invest in is to choose something that directly affects you or a family member. Your first- or secondhand experience with the situations associated with this cause can significantly contribute to improving systems and even policies.
You can also choose a completely different cause to support and learn more about it.
Support comes in many forms, predominantly cash or in-kind. While volunteering is a good option for many, some people may not have the time to help physically. In that case, even $12 per month can change someone’s life.
We can’t tell you which charity to join, but remember that sometimes, when we join some of these big-name corporate charities and clubs, it’s often more about us building our status than building bridges for ordinary people to cross.
So, while we are not saying you can’t join one of those corporate charities, just make sure to examine your motives and, to some extent, the corporation’s motives (sometimes it’s just for promotion or tax write-offs).
We also want to be responsible by ensuring that the cause we support is genuine and will positively impact the lives of those involved.
Supporting a cause should be so ingrained in us that it becomes a part of our daily plan and conversations.
Quick story: I remember encouraging a loved one to support a cause I was interested in. Until one day I realized that was my cause to support, not others’. My loved ones should decide to support causes that are personal to them.
So, which cause of charity will you support today? Find a list here.
Until next week, be blessed, stay blessed, and continue to be a blessing to others!
Kind regards,
P. A. Dawkins
Seeds of Deeds Project
Disclaimer: The Seeds of Deeds series is optional; you do not have to participate. If you choose to participate in this or any other Seeds of Deeds, you are fully responsible for your actions and associated risk.
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