Seasons Giving

You all may know me best as the author of fan-favorite horror books such as Green Pines and Bury Aunt Carrie. I normally use my platform to promote my writing and encourage a love of reading, but this holiday season I've decided to use it for something a little different : helping those in need.

Most of us spend our lives in privileged bubbles. Though we may not have a big enough house or the latest iphone, if we have food, clean water, housing, medical care and freedom from violence, oppression and war, we are far luckier than many people around the world.

The holidays are a perfect time to cultivate gratitude for what we have and give to those who are not as fortunate.

Here are a few charities you can give to this holiday season,

Doctors Without Borders.

In 2024 alone 120 million people around the world have been affected by war and armed conflict.

Doctors without Borders is a long standing, well respected organization that provides humanitarian medical aid to those in need, especially in developing and world torn countries.

In recent years, Doctors Without Borders has been providing much needed medical and psychological care to those affected by the wars in Palestine and Ukraine. They also continue to provide medical aid to those living in poor and developing countries.

You can donate to Doctors Without Borders here

National Alliance to End Homelessness

Over 600,000 people are expected to spend the holiday season on the streets. Here is something you can do to help them.

The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonprofit organization committed to ending homelessness in America. They work to influence local and federal legislation to remedy homelessness, they raise awareness for the systemic issues that contribute to homelessness, and fund projects that help those struggling with homelessness such as shelters and food programs.

Donate to The National Alliance to End Homelessness here

Toys For Tots

13.7% of children in America are living in poverty. Many of these children will not be able to afford Christmas presents this year.

Toys for Tots is a organization run by the US Marine Corps with the mission of provide toys to economically disadvantaged children

Every year, Toys for Tots donates millions of brand new toys, books and games to children living in poverty, spreading Christmas joy to the children who need it the most.

Donate to Toys for Tots here

ASPCA

There are around 70 million stray dogs and cats in America that will be living on the cold streets this holiday season.

The ASPCA or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Is an organization that prevents animal abuse, rescues stray animals, and adopts out millions of shelter pets every year.

Every shelter pet deserves a loving home and every animal deserves to live free of cruelty. Your donation to the ASPCA can make a world of difference in the life of an animal.

Donate to the ASPCA here

American Red Cross Hurricane Relief

Between 2022 and 2024 alone, 3 million people have been displaced by natural disasters in the US. Many of these people do not have a home to return to this Christmas.

There have been many devastating hurricanes around the country this past year alone. The

The Red Cross provides necessities such as shelter, food, and medical care to those affected by hurricanes and other natural disasters.

Donate to the Red Cross here