Giving and altruism are essential year-round, but we often see a surge around the holidays. If you’re on the East Coast in the U.S. like me, it may be the dropping temperatures that remind us of those that don’t have secure shelter and warm food to eat. For others, it may be the spirit of the holidays, whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, or Hanukkah. If your work for a Fortune 500 company, your December philanthropic investments may help to impact your tax obligations while also impacting your local community. 

Whatever inspires you to give this season, remember that there are communities relying on your support. If you have questions about how to implement an end of year service project, or if you need ideas about what organization would benefit most from your donations, feel free to contact me.