WHAT IS YOUR FAMILY’S FAVORITE WAY TO GIVE BACK?
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“I grow and chop my hair for wigs given to cancer patients or people with permanent hair loss. I like Locks of Love and Hair We Share.” locksoflove.org; hairweshare.org
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“This year we’ll donate to World Central Kitchen. Chef José Andrés’s organization goes directly where there is immediate need.” wck.org
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“We give to United War Veterans Council. My daughter puts toys in a pile and says, ‘These are for the little kids who don’t have anything to play with.’ ” uwvc.org
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“We assemble ‘blessing bags’ with shelf-stable food, toothpaste, and socks to keep in the car for when we see someone in need.”
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“Promoting self-confidence in young girls, the Hance Family Foundation’s Self-Esteem Rising program is our choice.” hancefamily foundation.org
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“The Hear the Cheers Program helps kids who are deaf with hearing technology and support services.” chicagohearing society.org
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“We give to a local children’s theater program called Rehearsal for Life. Community theater does so much with so little, so donations go a long way there.” rehearsal forlife.org
“In lieu of favors at family events like baby showers, we make contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.” stjude.org
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