{"614248":{"#nid":"614248","#data":{"type":"news","title":"The Giving Season for All","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe holiday season is just around the corner, and with that, comes giving and get togethers. Here are some ideas to get you started!\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EService Projects \u0026amp; Giving Back\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDonate to Toys for Tots \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDiscover what needs children of all ages have, find drop off sites, donate money, or volunteer your time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/northatlanta.toysfortots.org\/\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/northatlanta.toysfortots.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAtlanta Community Food Bank\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStart a planned giving program, donate time or services, or host a food drive.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/acfb.org\/\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/acfb.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChildren\u0026rsquo;s Restoration Network\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nHost a food drive, or donate to \u0026ldquo;adopt\u0026rdquo; a child or shelter\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.childrn.org\/\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.childrn.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdopt a Family\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nProvide opportunities for Thanksgiving and the December holidays.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.adoptafamily.familiesfirst.org\/\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.adoptafamily.familiesfirst.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeals on Wheels\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDonate food or volunteer your services for seniors struggling with poverty, social isolation and food insecurity.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/mealsonwheelsatlanta.org\/\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/mealsonwheelsatlanta.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EParties\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhite Elephant (aka, Yankee Swap or Dirty Santa) Gift Party \u0026ndash; \u003C\/strong\u003EThis holiday party activity is intended to be more for the fun that ensues during the gift swap than the actual gifts! Make it interesting by making them \u0026ldquo;theme\u0026rdquo; gifts like DIY crafts, holiday ornaments, or edible gifts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMulti-Cultural Pot Luck\u003C\/strong\u003E \u0026ndash; Ask each person to bring their favorite holiday dish from family celebrations. Make it fun by including holidays from a variety of cultures!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECookie Decorating Bar\u003C\/strong\u003E \u0026ndash; Provide different varieties of cookies, frosting options and toppers for everyone to decorate. Add to the fun by including a photo booth and everyone can share their creations!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHoliday Photo Booth \u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026ndash; Photos with Santa, or have a photo booth with decorative elements that everyone can wear or pose with, like santa hats, reindeer antlers, candy canes, and elf wear. Snap photos and have everyone share their holiday costuming fun.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can even COMBINE your parties and service projects by taking your group to the service project. Check out web sites like Hands On Atlanta to see where your department or friends can make a positive impact in our community. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.handsonatlanta.org\/\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.handsonatlanta.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELooking for ideas for your holiday party, or for ways to give back to our community? The holiday season is just around the corner, and with that, comes giving and get togethers. Here are some ideas to get you started!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Looking for ideas for your holiday party, or for ways to give back to our community? 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