Philanthropy is good, and it gets even better if your family is involved as well. This is why for a lot of charity event organizers, having entire families as part of the event is a must. Not only will the cause have to yield more money and aid, but it also sends the message that fundraisers can be meaningful family activities, too.
One of the most popular fundraisers that families love to take part in are sporting events. Fun runs, family sports days, and even small, friendly sports leagues are just some of the events that can both raise funds for a worthy cause and awareness for health and fitness.
Another family-oriented activity that everyone can take part in is the construction of homes and shelters for the homeless and stray animals. Aside from giving money, this type of activity requires time and effort, both of which will be extra special especially if it’s time and effort spent with family members.
An activity that has been gaining traction over the past few decades is the clean-up drive. While not falling directly into the category of charity or fundraiser, clean-drives help the environment and preserve it for future generations. In this respect, it can be considered philanthropy, and quite meaningful if parents do it with their children, as the younger ones too can see the importance of preserving the beauty of nature.
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Hi, there. My name’s Larry Polhill, an alumnus of the University of Florida. I love giving back to society. Learn more about philanthropy here.
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