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| Ebeneezer says, "Make a COVID Christmas a giving Christmas" |
Written by Robyn T. Braley
The saying never gets old. Christmas is a
time for giving. It’s a time for recognizing the needs of others and responding
in meaningful ways. Christmas is a time for sharing out of a pure heart and a desire to make the world a better place to live.
COVID-19 has increased the needs in our communities to uber-extreme levels. And now we are dealing with a steady flow of new variants. First, there was the Delta, and now we have the Omicron.
I know many reading this post are without a job. You've been laid off or your job has been moved to other cities and you are faced with the choice and expense of moving.
Perhaps you own a small business that failed due to the pandemic. Because of it, your employees are without jobs also.
Families are in distress. All of this has increased pressures at food banks, family resource agencies, addictions recovery organizations and mental health services. I know counsellors who are overwhelmed by the number of people seeking help.
I am truly blest to do business in Canada. I work with clients who have a passion for what
they do. Giving back to the community is a key part of their business strategies.
Many do not limit giving to
the Christmas season. As Ebeneezer Scrooge famously said, “I will honour
Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all year round.”
