The Christmas season is a great time to be involved in service projects or charities that help those in need. Acts of kindness are what defines the holiday spirit. Spending time and making a donation to charities not only makes people feel better but can also make ourselves feel better. These charities are a great way to get involved and make a difference.

1. Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots is an organization that accepts brand-new toys and gives them out to children who are less fortunate. This is an easy way to brighten up and give hope to economically disadvantaged children with the help of the U.S. Marine Corps.

“It’s really simple and a great way to show your appreciation for everything you have,” says Mindy Lee, a student in the Health Academy

2. My Two Front Teeth

My Two Front Teeth is similar to Toys for Tots ,providing gifts for needy children for Christmas. The organization offers a personalized online gift-giving experience for the children. The children are picked through community organizations and are allowed one holiday wish.

“It’s not really about the money,” says Ruth Reyes, “It’s not everything. Helping others is.

3. Samaritans Purse: Operation Christmas Child

This is a unique project that allows people to share with boys and girls who have been hurt all across the world. It includes taking an ordinary shoebox and filling it with toys and goodies in order to give children joy and hope. It’s a project that has helped millions of children and showed them the true meaning of the holidays.

4. Angel Tree

Angel Tree offers assistance to prison inmates and their children during Christmas, delivering gifts and a message of hope for the children of prisoners.

5. Make a Wish Foundation

Make this holiday season a special one by helping a child’s dream come true. The Make a Wish Foundation has unique holiday donating options, which allows one to help grant the wishes of a child with life threatening medical conditions.

6. Salvation Army

Each year, the Salvation Army receives millions of dollars to help assist families in need, the elderly, and the homeless. It doesn’t have to be a lot either- all they ask for is spare change on your way out of a store while shopping during this Christmas Season.

Whether you donate your time and energy or monetary donations and gifts, getting involved in a service project can help make someone’s Christmas wishes come true and ensure a great holiday season for the millions in need.