Giving—Thanks, Gifts, Money, Time—This Holiday Season
Regardless of which candidate you voted for in the recent election, many of us were reminded of a hard truth about life these days. We are not always aware of what our neighbors are thinking and feeling. We may not know about the difficulties or hardships they may be facing. There are many people throughout our community who may be feeling lost, alone, or simply in need of the basics. One refrain I have heard over and over since the election is that we cannot rely on our elected officials to make our country better. We have to pitch in and lend our support to the causes and organizations we find meaningful. A nation needs an engaged citizenry in order to be truly great. The holiday season can be a wonderful way for all of us to come together to help each other, and build a strong, supportive environment so that everyone can thrive. There are a wide variety of organizations in New Jersey serving their communities, from soup kitchens and shelters to community centers, after-scho...