What are some "good will" alternatives to Christmas in Denver? [more inside]
posted by Scientifik on Dec 18, 2009 - 3 answers

My school-aged children received some money for the holidays and decided to buy toys for needy kids instead of spending it on themselves. I took them shopping yesterday and, all told, they've got about $300 in toys to donate in addition to what I'm also kicking in. Now, what are we going to do with this stuff? [more inside]
posted by _Mona_ on Dec 23, 2008 - 11 answers

Should I buy a goat for Christmas? [more inside]
posted by typewriter on Dec 23, 2008 - 22 answers

Help me host an awesome Christmas with games where my family competes to win the right to donate to the food bank. [more inside]
posted by If only I had a penguin... on Dec 3, 2008 - 8 answers

Why did so many of the children on my local "Angel Tree" ask for Wal-Mart gift certificates? [more inside]
posted by kmennie on Nov 27, 2008 - 30 answers

Charity for Christmas? [more inside]
posted by Pants! on Dec 3, 2007 - 17 answers

My kids (12, 10, 8 yrs.) have decided they don't want Christmas gifts this year and would like to do something for those in need. I'm thrilled. Aside from working in a Food Bank or 'adopting a family' any other ideas?
posted by pman78 on Nov 29, 2005 - 33 answers