Question: I just read the posts from the last "meeting" and really like the idea of "Eden gives back". There are so many ways to "give back" as a group or individual. May I suggest the "Salvation Army", which you may or may not have warm and fuzzy feelings about. The reason we always support them is because they were really great to my husband and his family when he was young. He grew up in a family of 13 kids, an alcoholic, mean father and his mom, sweet as she is, was also alcoholic at one point. The SA provided them with emotional support, toys, clothes and one summer they went to camp. I grew up totally opposite, but am very greatful for what they did for my honey way back when. Toys for Tots is also great because they do alot for military kids; it is run by the Marines. My concern about adopting an individual family is that it is hard to verify their need without being intrusive and however the families are nominated may reflect personal bias. less

Question: I just read the posts from the last "meeting" and really like the idea of "Eden gives back". There are so many ways to "give back" as a group or individual. May I suggest the "Salvation Army", which you may or may not have warm and fuzzy feelings about. The reason we always support them is because they were really great to my husband and his family when he was young. He grew up in a family of 13 kids, an alcoholic, mean father and his mom, sweet as she is, was also alcoholic at one point. The SA provided them with emotional support, toys, clothes and one summer they went to camp. I grew up totally opposite, but am very greatful for what they did for my honey way back when. Toys for Tots is also great because they do alot for military kids; it is run by the Marines. My concern about adopting an individual family is that it is hard to verify their need without being intrusive and however the families are nominated may reflect personal bias. less