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The holiday season is here whether we are ready for it or not. Did you know that Americans will spend close to $500 billion on holiday gifts? Unfortunately, this money will be spent on trying to satisfy our wants. Our wants being toys, electronics, vacations, jewelry, video games, DVDs and CDs etc. Worse yet, many of us will try to come up with that perfect gift for “the one who has – everything”.

Meanwhile there are many charitable organizations struggling to meet the very real needs of people that will go without this holiday season. Some organizations provide food and shelter or protect battered women and children. Whatever the case may be, they are trying to better the lives who have had opportunities taken away from them. These charities are counting on the end of the year donations to be able to keep their doors open for another year.

In other words, they are not providing wants. They are meeting needs.

For many of us our thoughts are on planning a holiday meal, spending time with family and upcoming festivities. We at Dr. Joy Lunan’s office remind you to take a minute to reflect on how fortunate we really are to be able to do all of those things. Sometimes this realization comes from helping those less fortunate than us. Perhaps the person reading this is a person who struggles to have everything they need. Remember, at the end of the day, if you are alive and healthy, that is all the matters. Why not celebrate by giving back and helping one another this year?

Whether you can volunteer or donate, consider these charities and the work they do the meet people’s needs.

Blind Babies Foundation – Provides family-centered services to support blind or visually impaired infants and preschoolers to help in the child’s optimal development and access to the world.

Brain Injury Adventure Camp – Provides activities and education to those suffering from a traumatic brain injury. 

Bridge Family Center – Located in West Hartford, CT. Provides counseling, temporary shelter, life-skills training, positive youth development programs, parent education, community services, and prevention and intervention programs to homeless teens and troubled families.

Eat Art – Eat Art is an eclectic collection of photographers, painters and designers committed to artfully ending hunger. When you purchase any piece of art or apparel, meals are sent to hungry children around the world. You get the art and the kids get to eat.

Feed the Need – Dedicated to promoting education and awareness of local hunger issues by sponsoring physical activities and events.

Mary’s House – Provides transitional housing services, shelter and supoort programs to homeless and struggling families, while providing a safe haven allowing families to reclaim their dignity.

Meals on Wheels – Provides home delivered meal services to people in need. 

Susan G. Komen Foundation – Works to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care, and help to find cures for breast cancer.

Help a neighbor, send thanks abroad, give blood, or bring cheer to he sick or elderly.  Sadly, the options are endless.

Whatever you choose to give this holiday season, don’t forget to give to those who truly need it.

At Dr. Lunan’s office we are thankful for you. We appreciate that you choose us to care for you and your families smiles. (203) 598-7920

 

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