As we all know, Thanksgiving is a time to spend with your loved ones and express gratitude for the blessings you’ve received all year. This is the time of year when we all show our appreciation for the things we have and the people who surround us. But E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home believes it’s also the perfect time of year for giving back to those less fortunate. Not everyone in Northeast Ohio has the same comforts that you do. So, to truly make this holiday a special one, E.F. Boyd & Son suggests performing seasonal volunteer work by lending a hand at local food drives around the greater Cleveland, Ohio area. There are several wonderful organizations that help out others during the holidays, including churches and non-profits. If you want to volunteer on Thanksgiving and get your family involved in the community, why not see what opportunities are available throughout the Cuyahoga County, Ohio area?
E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home knows that there are thousands of individuals throughout Northeast Ohio who will not have a hot meal sitting on their table this Thanksgiving. With a large number of people struggling with an illness, stuck in poverty, or suffering from homelessness, there is a significant portion of the Cuyahoga County population that could benefit from a friendly smile and a nice, warm meal this season. And wouldn’t it be a treat for you to help out others during the holidays? There really is no better feeling in the world than taking the time to do a good deed, so why not boost your family’s holiday spirit and participate in one of the local food drives this year?
The holidays can be a difficult time of year for those who have lost hope in themselves. But you can help give some of that hope back just by being there for them. Since the greater Cleveland area has quite a few people in it, there are numerous organizations that provide food and shelter on Thanksgiving, as well as throughout the year. If you’re interested in joining these groups by contributing a monetary donation or by acting as a volunteer on Thanksgiving, here are some helpful resources to get you started:
The City Mission is always accepting donations in order to help out those in the region who are struggling with poverty. And because of the support they’ve received, they are able to provide more than 200 nutritious meals to men, women and children in need! In fact, The City Mission expects to be able to provide roughly 22,000 meals between November 1st and December 31st. And you can help increase that number by visiting their website at www.thecitymission.org and contributing a donation. For as little as $1.70, you can give someone a delicious, nutritious meal and give them some hope during the holidays.
If you’re searching for a hands-on opportunity, The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland and St. Augustine Church are just two establishments who will be helping out this year. E.F. Boyd & Son encourages citizens to join in and offer some of their time in order to do seasonal volunteer work. Extra hands are always appreciated, and you can help out by preparing, packaging, serving, delivering, or cleaning up after meals. You can find out how you can provide your assistance by visiting The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland’s website at www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_greaterCleveland_v2.nsf. If you’d like to help out at St. Augustine’s Church, just stop by their location at 2468 West 14th St. or give them a call at 216-781-5530.
Participating in local food drives and contributing monetary donations to good causes are encouraged throughout the year, but E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home really wants Northeast Ohio locals to get out and help this Thanksgiving. By offering to volunteer on Thanksgiving, you will be able to give back to the community and offer comfort to those who are having a hard time. Plus, you and your Cleveland, Ohio family members could make seasonal volunteer work a tradition—being grateful for what you have and doing good deeds for others in return. There are countless ways you can help out others during the holidays, so make sure to do some research soon! E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home regularly assists the Cuyahoga County, Ohio community, so why not do it too?
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