For my article this month (which let me tell you, is one of my least favorite areas of ministry) I'm writing about good deeds you can do in 5 minutes or less. I get sick of people saying they don't have time to make a difference.
I got the idea initially from
The Hunger Site which takes only 37 seconds with a good connection. (I timed this
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Making an extra sandwich and giving it to the homeless guy at the end of your street.
Saying "thank you," definitely.
Donating food - plenty of grocery stores have donation boxes right there for local charities. (I don't know if they do where you live.)
Patronizing small, family businesses. (This could be argued, but I think it's healthy for the community and helpful for those local people.)
Giving change to someone who needs it at the store. (You know, "Oh shoot, I don't have enough change." "Here, will this help?")
Holding doors for people. Not in the old-fashioned way, but if you see someone coming, wait and don't let the door shut in their face.
Giving old books and clothing to a shelter/Goodwill/Salvation Army, etc. rather than throwing them away. A lot of times they'll even pick up your stuff. It doesn't have to be a big task: keep a box in your basement/garage specifically for this purpose. Whenever you come across something you no longer want, toss it in. When the box is full, donate it.
That's all I can think of at the moment. Good luck!
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