Mailman Glenn, who is equally adept at delivering the mail or quoting poetry and philosophy, making him Quotin' Totin' Glenn, points out that we can direct our holiday feelings of warmth towards our neighbors by donating to local organizations, with what he calls "a supportive stance on personhood." In that spirit he says his money will go to Coastal Kids - where you live probably has a similar pre-school program.
http://www.coastalkidsme.com/about-ckp/
A clear and inspiring new article on donating money is by David Morris, well worth reading:
http://defendingthepublicgood.org/2011/12/22/occupy-giving/
Just a few dollars will do the job for the non-profits living on amalgams of many modest gifts. My money goes to Maine's Disability Rights Center, Frances Perkins Center, Maine People's Alliance, Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association, and ACLU.
And there's still enough left over even for someone on Social Security to buy a few of those gifts Glenn has been bringing by.....
