Giving something away would have a positive impact, whether you choose to give someone food to eat, cloth to wear or just a flower to brighten their day. You may also pay for someone’s coffee or clean out your closet or garage to make a donation. A small act that could bring a smile to someone's face would be enough to celebrate “National Give Something Away Day” on July 15th, 2021. Every year the day is celebrated on the 15th of July.
Here’s how you can celebrate the day:
- You may clean your closet or garage and make a donation.
- Donate something to the local food pantry or little library.
- You may also teach somebody which would give them an opportunity to move forward.
- You can start a fundraiser for your favorite charity.
- Donate your clothes, shoes to those who really wanted something to wear.
Four organizations in India that are working to help the poor and needy:
GiveIndia:
GiveIndia was formed to alleviate poverty by enabling the world to give. This organization was established in 2000, it is one of the largest and most trusted giving platforms in India. The organization enables other organizations and individuals to raise and donate funds. Till now the community has 2M+ donors and 250+ partners and has supported more than 2,200+ verified nonprofits and has been serving more than 15M people across the country.
Goonj:
Goonj aims to build an equitable relationship of strength, sustenance and dignity between the cities and villages using the under-utilized urban material as a tool. Goonj has worked for disaster relief and rehabilitation, water, education, health, sanitization, livelihood, and environment.
HelpAge India:
HelpAge India is an organization working for more than 4 decades. It is the leading charity platform in India that is working for the disadvantaged elderly. Initiatives under which they work are – Rights and Entitlements Programs, Welfare and Development Programs, and Covid-19 Emergency Response.
Smile Foundation:
Smile Foundation is an Indian organization for poor children. It directly benefits more than 15,00,000 children and their families every year. They work in more than 2000 remote villages and slum areas across 25 states of India. They help the poor children through 400 live welfare projects on education, healthcare, livelihood and women empowerment.