We know it has been an unprecedented year, and many of us are doing our part to make it more bearable. However, so many want to do more, but we are unsure how to #MakeYourContributionCount. How can we uplift the life of another? With the explosion of social, mental health, social disparity, loneliness, inequitable issues, increased violence, the suffering of small businesses, to name a few — WE may feel hopeless. But your small actions can create a big reaction. We all have a role to play.
Here are YouMeWe’s top ten (there are so many ways to have an impact, but we reduced to 10) to #MakeYourContributionCount this holiday season. Pick one to three and spread the #YouMeWeMovement, and you will spread love, consciousness, care, kindness, and inclusion while embracing your role and responsibility to uplift society.
I’m going to start with a bonus on how to make your contribution count. Since the pandemic was announced, this opportunity has seemed to have limited coverage.
The gift that keeps on preserving. Although we have been in a pandemic, the climate crisis hasn’t miraculously disappeared. Do your part by giving reusable gifts (not reused gifts :)) and showing you care about your friends’ and family’s health with a metal water bottle (Medical professionals suggest women drink 2.7 liters a day and men 3.7 liters). I have traveled the world with my reusable bottle because it keeps cold drinks cold and warm drinks warm. Now at home…it does the same. There is no excuse for using paper or plastic cups anymore.
There are safe periodicals in place. All blood types are needed; however, O positive blood type is given to patients more than any other blood type, which is why it’s considered the most needed blood type. 38% of the population has O positive blood, making it the most common blood type.
While giving, also thank the healthcare workers. Let them know you appreciate them! Book at https://www.blood.ca/en to find a location near you!
Clean an elderly neighbour’s car and pathways after a snowfall.
Buy an elderly neighbour or differently-abled person groceries (You don’t need to pay for them, just help them out). Ask them: “I’m going to the grocery store; can I pick you up groceries?” People often won’t ask for help, but it is less of an imposition if you are going.
Another way to support anti-violence is to buy a YouMeWe cap. With the purchase of this vibrant purple cap, $5 goes towards women and children’s anti-violence initiatives. https://store.youmewe.ca/
You can even make your Contribution Count TWICE. If you buy YourContributionCounts cards (https://store.youmewe.ca/ ) and post their contribution at https://youmewe.ca/youmewe-movement/ – For every posting, we will invest in a woman lead small-business or her education in a developing country on your behalf – moving her from poverty to prosperity.
When you show appreciation, use the C.A.R.R.E ™ — YouMeWe method:
- Communicate it,
- Be Authentic,
- Make it Relevant and Respectful,
- Be Explicit about the behavior you are acknowledging
Mental health – As Covid 19 increases the demand for mental health services,
- Physical distance connect with someone living on their own. Make a plan to get together, so they have something to look forward to.
- Drive an elderly neighbour to doctor appointments; great opportunity to catch up and help them out (wear a mask).
- Drop off your favourite cookie recipe dough to someone on their own. Who doesn’t like a surprise? It lets them know you are thinking of them. And their home will smell great during the holidays.
- Reach out to a retirement home and see if anyone wants someone to talk to via zoom.
In my interview with Shelbey Taylor, the Founder of Chickapea on WisdomExchangTv.com (https://wisdomexchangetv.com/shelby-taylor-chickapea/) – She reminds us that ALL people need healthy and gluten-free options, which are often ignored when people donate to food banks.
Visit your local food bank or donate https://www.foodbankscanada.ca/ (Dollars, go further as food bank has an economy of scale).
Make your contribution count. It only takes one. One person. One small action. One conscious-contribution™.
The choice is yours.
Now imagine if we all made the same choice.
#YourContributionCounts #YouMeWeMovement
YouMeWe wishes you health, joy, and prosperity in 2021.
Michael Gingerich & Suzanne F. Stevens
Founders of YouMeWe Social Impact Group Inc.
Join us for weWednesday – a short weekly vlog infusion of how to make your contribution count • for you • your organization • your community. Subscribe on the right to weWednesdays to receive it in your inbox, or find out more here.
The article was originally posted by %author_name% Originally posted on%post_title%
. This article originally posted on Source