Unwrap the Spirit of Giving at Your Next Party

Holiday parties can be a good way to support local charities while having fun with friends and family.

Many food businesses support charities with their profits. Desserts from Life Experiences provide jobs for those with disabilities and Wines for Humanity helps fight homelessness.

Other suggestions include:

• Ask your designated charity for its wish list.
• Describe the charity’s mission in your invitation and include suggested donations.
• Match the party theme with the cause. Collect coats at a hot chocolate party, for example.
• To promote your cause, take lots of photos and post on social media.
• Thank your guests with a note.

– Amber Keister, S&A Communications