We do a lot of little local things. Mostly through various mama groups.
We used to go regularly to an assisted living - brought books & the kids toys & just played with the residents. I also collected all the artwork we had around the house & gave it out to residents. They loved it.
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Natalie
mom to
DD #1: tiny terror (6/01) who's becoming a nice little girl
DD #2: peanut 3/04 who's becoming a toddler terror
Wife to Mick -13 yrs
I am going to check into a local nursing home. Great idea! As a kid my mom would take me sometimes (at my request) to take things to the residents there.
Foster kids always need homes. Clothes. Toys. Also you could consider doing respite care for foster families. Foster families need occasional breaks and rarely get them.
I want to do more too. Our areas of interest are children, the poor, single moms, pregnant single moms, the homeless, and orphans. I'll be watching this thread.
We "adopted" an elderly woman through our local pharmacy. She has astronomical monthly prescription bills so we put money into her account each month to help out. We send notes back and forth (I requested that she not know anything other than my first name because I want to remain semi-anon) and we are giving her a little extra for Christmas.
Long story short, I was waiting in line behind her for my son's strep meds one day and heard her crying while talking to the pharmacist. Once she left I talked with him and he and I worked out a deal where he matches my $$$ each month (and gives his portion to other elderly patients who need it).
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Look mom, I can fly!
All who live in tyranny and hopelessness can know: The US will not ignore your oppression or excuse your oppressor.
George W. Bush
January 2, 2005
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Location: But what it takes to cross the great divide seems more than all the courage I can muster up inside. But we get to have some answers when we reach the other side. The prize is always worth the rocky ride.
You might also call the local NICU in your community and see if they have a NICUPs (parents of nicu patients) group or similar support group to offer your help in any way.
We "adopted" an elderly woman through our local pharmacy. She has astronomical monthly prescription bills so we put money into her account each month to help out. We send notes back and forth (I requested that she not know anything other than my first name because I want to remain semi-anon) and we are giving her a little extra for Christmas.
Long story short, I was waiting in line behind her for my son's strep meds one day and heard her crying while talking to the pharmacist. Once she left I talked with him and he and I worked out a deal where he matches my $$$ each month (and gives his portion to other elderly patients who need it).
that is so incredibly sweet! brought tears to my eyes.
I volunteer my time and skills and offer free Doula service to Moms who would like a Doula, but cannot afford one. All birthing women who desire a Doula assisted birth should have one!
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Lizz blissfully in love with Cedar born at home on 2/9 weighing 10 lbs. 12 oz.
It seems to be very effective in making a difference in an individual's life experience and helps spread the kind and calm way of dealing with the world.
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I'll housebreak this puppy, if its the last thing I do..........
blissfully in love with Cedar born at home on 2/9 weighing 10 lbs. 12 oz. 
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