Ways to Contribute this Holiday Season

Looking for ways to contribute to your community this holiday season? Experts recommend the following simple but effective ideas:

Volunteer your time

• Food banks and soup kitchens: Help sort donations, pack food boxes, or serve meals.
• Animal shelters: Offer to play and socialize with animals or help with general care.
• Senior centers and nursing homes: Spend time with residents by reading, singing, or just visiting.
• Crisis hotlines: Field calls and provide support to those in need.
• Holiday events: Assist with charity events like toy drives, gift wrapping, or “bell ringing”.

Donate goods and funds

• Food drives: Donate non-perishable food items to local food banks or shelters.
• Toy drives: Donate new or gently used toys for children in need.
• Clothing and blankets: Donate new or gently used winter coats, scarves, gloves, and blankets to local shelters.
• “Adopt-a-family” programs: Provide gifts, groceries, or essentials for a family in need, often through organizations like the Salvation Army.
• Monetary donations: Give directly to your favorite charities or support organizations that help build homes, like Habitat for Humanity.

Spread cheer locally

• Shop local: Support small, independent businesses in your community.
• “Pay it forward”: Pay for a coffee or meal for the person behind you in line.
• Help neighbors: Offer to help an elderly neighbor with chores or deliver baked goods.
• Send holiday wishes: Write cards or letters to thank frontline workers or residents of care facilities.

We at Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah wish you a warm and peaceful Christmas season. Visit us at 1316 S. 400 E., Ste. A6 in St. George, or contact us at (435) 986-9100. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SerenityFuneralSTG.