Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival. Traditionally, it is a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. Here are six steps you can do to help share thanks on Thanksgiving Day.
1. Find out the shelters that are located in your area. Do a search online, look in the phone book, call information or ask your city or town clerk.
2. Contact a local shelter and tell them you'd like to help.
3. Organize a group of people from your church, synagogue or local organization who are willing to volunteer on Thanksgiving.
4. Understand that the shelter needs lots of help in other areas besides food service. Offer to pick up donations, do an inventory on them and store them away. You might also set up tables, prepare the food and help clean up after the meal is done.
5. Include your children your efforts. This is a great way to teach them the importance of community service.
6. Consider making this a tradition in your family every year. Counting your blessings and helping people in need is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving.
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