Tis’ the season for caroling, sipping hot chocolate, and gingerbread house competitions. Each year, the holiday season can seem to go by in a flash. Between finding the perfect gifts, attending all those great Christmas parties, and traveling near and far to see loved ones, the new year will be here before you can even finish the eggnog. Through all the holiday madness, we are often reminded just how important it is to give back and there is no shortage of honorable causes in need of support this year. There are so many ways to spread the spirit of giving and every opportunity to do good is an opportunity to be taken. If you want to know how you can lend a helping hand this holiday season and offer your support, check out our list of incredible organizations doing some extraordinary work for those in need.
Purple Heart Homes
Founded in 2008 by John Gallina and the late Dale Beatty, Purple Heart Homes provides housing solutions to all generations of qualified Service Connected Disabled Veterans. After both Gallina and Beatty were injured in Iraq, they returned home and saw there was an unmet need for support and assistance for veterans trying to reintegrate into their communities. With a mission to give back to those who have given so much for their country, Purple Heart Homes designs their programs out of necessity and caters to the specific needs of the veteran. From building ramps, widening doorways, installing railings and so much more, PHH provides Veterans with the dream of home ownership and provides the community a way to show their appreciation for the brave men and women of this country. To find out ways you can help, visit them at https://purplehearthomesusa.org/.
Be a Hero – Hire a Hero
There are many obstacles veterans face when returning home from deployment but finding a job shouldn’t be one of them. Be a Hero – Hire a Hero offers training and counseling services to veterans, service members, and people with disabilities to enhance employment opportunities and promote success within the civilian workforce. As an employment consulting firm, Be a Hero – Hire a Hero is able to connect businesses with the most valuable of human resources and help men and women left out of the workplace find a job that is perfect for them. As a USVCC Certified veteran-owned business and partner of the United States Veterans Chamber of Commerce, this organization has helped thousands of servicemen and women restore their life and continue to be a leader and strong advocates for diversity recruitment. Check them out at https://beahero-hireahero.com/.
PetSmart® Charities
We have to take care of our fur friends too! PetSmart Charities mission is to promote adoption, prevent pet homelessness, and strengthen communities by supporting animals and those who care for them have helped nearly 9 million pets spend holidays in warm, loving homes. As the leader in animal welfare in North America, PetSmart Charities works with nearly 4,000 nonprofits and governmental entities and since its inception 25 years ago, has granted over $400 million to partners across the country. PetSmart Charities ensures that 90 cents of every $1 makes a direct impact in communities but know there are more ways to help besides monetarily. Head to https://petsmartcharities.org/ to find out how you can get involved!
