Yes, there are so many ways we can and should be making our world a better place right now that it can sometimes be over- whelming to contemplate. But take heart, even small acts—and, more specifically, small sums—can make a dif- ference for those in need. A $5 donation to a local nonprofit can help feed the hungry, heal social wounds, keep Houstonians healthy, and more. And a larger donation can … Well, you do the math.
A $5 donation helps provide:
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… hot lunches at The Beacon’s Day Center for Houston’s homeless population.
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… loaves of bread for The Center for the Healing of Racism’s Opening the Bread Basket program that educates children about different cultures.
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… KN95 masks for doctors in Houston and throughout the U.S. from Sewa International, a Hindu humanitarian nonprofit.
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… of utilities for a local refugee family when donated to Interfaith Ministries.
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… percent of an APIS Air Pollution Monitor that Air Alliance Houston is working to install throughout the region for about $13,000 a pop.
Published in the 120 Ways to Get Zen, Shop Local, and Give Back issue of Houstonia Mag.
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