“Life isn’t about getting and having, it’s about giving and being.” – Kevin Kruse
I don’t think I’m alone in noticing there are a lot of people and organizations asking for donation this time of year. But I got this one from a friend the other day:
“I am late with this project this year, but I am adopting a family through the YWCA this year, Holly is a single mom with one daughter Zoe, they are low income and struggling. They are asking for gift a gift card at Safeway and Target, I’ll be going to the gift cards today at 2pm today, so please consider donating to my venmo. Any donations will go into the two gift cards! Of course there’s no obligation.”
The specificity, the timeline and the story all came together in one simple pitch. On top of that, the source was someone I trusted so I chipped in right away.
It made me think of the components of asking for help. If we can do it directly with clear details, it makes it so much easier for people (or the Divine) to respond.
Surprised By Joy 
That is a wonderful cause to support. I agree that asking for help is a skill – and necessity – all in itself. During the busy holiday season, the message that connects are the ones that are personal and purposeful. Sounds like YWCA and your friend understood that element. And way to go to you for supporting.
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Personal and purposeful – I like how you summed it up. I knew I needed one more sentence to that post and I think you just filled in the blank!
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Thank you for sharing!!.. a good number of those requests for help, donations, etc are computer generated and they lack the human touch… I have a small list of organizations that I donate and work with during the year and holidays… “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” (Mother Teresa)…. 🙂
Have a wonderful holiday filled with peace, love and happiness and until we meet again..
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!
(Irish Saying)
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That makes sense that they lack warmth if automatically generated. I like your approach of cultivating a list of organizations that you trust to do good work. Thanks, Dutch!
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