Since arriving in Canada at the beginning of September I have heard of at least 10 different fundraising opportunities. Whether it was Alex's middle school fundraising by selling vegetable packages to provide food for families in the community who need it, or our Steinbach church organizing a banquet to raise money for the typhoon-stricken country of the Philippines, or various concerts and other events providing opportunities to GIVE. It seems to be coming from all sides. I have asked around to see if this year was unusual. "Oh no," they tell me. "This is just how things are done here. We expect it and we just get involved where and when we can." Just today I read on the Web that Canada is the 3rd most generous country in the world.
I am finding the "normalcy" of helping others by giving or acts of service so refreshing. Maybe it is because many of the people who have come to live in this part of the world have themselves been the recipient's of other people's generosity or maybe they just realize that there is so much joy in helping others and that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Whatever the reason, It is GOOD!
"Christmas Open House" Fundraiser
Today I went on a fundraiser "open house tour". Different families in the Church opened up their beautiful homes for a Christmas tour, sold Christmas crafts, offered hot apple cider and cookies. The money is going towards a building project. It was a ton of fun!
I am finding the "normalcy" of helping others by giving or acts of service so refreshing. Maybe it is because many of the people who have come to live in this part of the world have themselves been the recipient's of other people's generosity or maybe they just realize that there is so much joy in helping others and that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Whatever the reason, It is GOOD!
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