Dear Readers: As I recently wrote, this holiday season is going to be different for a lot of people in terms of celebrations and gift-giving, but there’s one thing I fervently hope won’t get lost in our new reality: the importance of charitable giving. Charitable organizations of all types and sizes are constantly in need of support. And this year, with all the incredible challenges of 2020, the need is greater than ever.
You hear stories from around the country about food banks struggling to keep up with demand, about people who never had to seek help before suddenly needing assistance to pay for not only food but also basics such as rent and utilities. I think it’s significant that the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the World Food Programme.
