The holidays may be over, but there are still hundreds of ways to extend the season of good-cheer. Thaw the icy dreariness of January and February by volunteering for or donating to someone in need:
Serve.Gov: http://www.serve.gov/
You've no doubt heard a lot about this resource around Martin Luther King Day. Whether you're an Obama fan or not, volunteering to improve your community is always a great idea.
United Way: http://liveunited.org/
We no longer see kids trick-or-treating with United Way coin collectors, but you can always sign your family up for a great volunteering opportunity by checking out this site. Just punch in your zip code and find out what charity needs help in your area.
Tree of Wishes: http://www.treeofwishes.com/
This is a great anonymous online resource. Click on this website and see if you can help somebody out with their wish - could be anything from prayers to a donation to help with medical needs or simply a ride to visit a loved one.
Make a Wish Foundation: http://www.wish.org/
Speaking of wishes...fulfilling a profoundly-ill child's dream is always gratifying, especially for this top-notch institution.
Charity Watchdog: http://charityguide.org/volunteer/charityratings.htm
Check out this website to make sure you are giving your time, money and effort to a cause that uses your resources wisely.
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