When debating where to donate money during the holiday season, think about some of the services that you have grown to expect to be available when you need them for your kids. You may even have used the service without thinking of their budget constraints.
Tough times have cut the funding for many of these valuable services, and any extra dollars will help ensure that they still exist and maintain a high standard of excellence if you or your kids ever need or use them again. Here's a few ideas to get you started:
Poison Control Centers
Too many of us have had to call the Poison Control Center to help our little ones when they managed to swallow something they shouldn't have. Parents are not the only users of these valuable centers; doctors, emergency personnel and others rely on them too. Donate to the center that serves your area, and you can find information for doing so at the American Association for Poison Control Centers.
National Parks
Rolling hills, green pastures, calm waters and charming forests are among the many reasons millions of Americans visit the country’s National Parks. Upkeep isn't cheap, and tax dollars don't cover all the costs. Put your charity dollars to work helping out the environment and the treasured National Parks.