Holidays and Gift Giving

We are a fortunate group; as Canadians we live in one of the world's safest and most desirable countries, as Calgarians in one of the most liveable and prosperous centres.  As we approach Christmas this year Nutmeg is focusing on those charities that are having a hard time getting by at a time when they are most needed.  So here are some of Nutmeg's ideas for this year's holiday gift giving:

• YWCA - Sheriff King Home   http://community.ywcaofcalgary.com
• Wood's Homes   www.woodshomes.com
  
• Healthy Child Uganada   www.healthychilduganda.org
• Military Families Fund  www.cfpsa.com/en/corporate/mfamily/index.asp
  
• The Distress Centre   www.distresscentre.com
• You End Poverty   www.uend.org/dt/
• Ten Thousand Villages www.tenthousandvillages.ca/

This blog entry may not be as light-hearted as most of our messages but at a time of year when we have so much on a relative basis these are some gift giving ideas that will make you feel good.  The You End Poverty site is unique in that the recipient can choose where to direct their donation.  Give generously this year and have a safe and happy holiday season.