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CASH GIFTS: Give Directly takes advantage of easy, free modern payment-technology to give direct loans to the extreme poor. givedirectly.org CHILD SPONSORSHIP: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries’ sponsorship program promotes the holis- tic growth of children in poverty. ncm.org EDUCATION: Edify provides affordable Christian education in developing countries. edify.org ENVIRONMENT: Plant with Purpose transforms lives in rural areas worldwide where poverty is caused by deforestation. plantwithpurpose.org FARM ANIMAL DONATIONS: Heifer International Animal gifts help poor families by providing a food and income source. heifer.org HEALTH: Against Malaria Foundation fights malaria, which needlessly kills more than 1 million and in- fects half a billion people a year. againstmalaria.com WATER: Healing Waters International provides safe water solutions in communities affected by contami- nated water. healingwaters.org ADDICTION RECOVERY: CRASH treats alcohol and drug abuse through transformation and recovery. For years, residents have joined SDFC for worship on Sundays. crashinc.org EDUCATION: Reality Changers helps vulnerable teens make it to college through academic coaching, leadership development, and scholarships. realitychangers.org HEALTH: Christie's Place offers education, support, and advocacy for those with HIV/AIDS. christiesplace.org HOMELESSNESS: San Diego Rescue Mission oper- ates several shelters that offer long– and short-term relief, rehabilitation, and discipleship. sdrescue.org HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Generate Hope empowers trafficked young women to discover a future of free- dom. generatehope.org REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT: International Rescue Committee supports newly-arrived refugees fleeing conflict and natural disasters. rescue.org in choosing compassion over consumption, we encourage you to: Worship Fully: Christmas is entirely about celebrating Christ's birth. He deserves celebration – one that is creative, compassionate, and directs every heart towards Him. Spend Less: This isn't a call to stop giving gifts; it's a call to stop spending money on gifts we won't remember, that harm our neighbor in production, and that build up waste. Give More: We follow the model of Jesus who gave his life for us, celebrating Christmas by giving gifts with intention and integrity. Love All: By spending just a little less on gifts we free up our resources to love as Jesus loves by giving to those who really need help. This guide can help you start shopping differently, but what about gifts that don’t require shopping? Give the gift of time. Teach someone a skill. Wrap with recycled materials. Swap unwanted items. Trade names within the family. Make art. WANT TO MAKE THE WORLD A Local & online stores on reverse Instead of buying a tangible present, consider donating in honor of someone you love to organizations that help vulnerable communities around the world and here at home . You could even align your gift with an issue your recipient is passionate about! { } better place?
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CASH GIFTS: Give Directly takes advantage of easy, free modern payment-technology to give direct loans to the extreme poor. givedirectly.org
CHILD SPONSORSHIP: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries’ sponsorship program promotes the holis-tic growth of children in poverty. ncm.org
EDUCATION: Edify provides affordable Christian education in developing countries. edify.org
ENVIRONMENT: Plant with Purpose transforms lives in rural areas worldwide where poverty is caused by deforestation. plantwithpurpose.org
FARM ANIMAL DONATIONS: Heifer International Animal gifts help poor families by providing a food and income source. heifer.org
HEALTH: Against Malaria Foundation fights malaria, which needlessly kills more than 1 million and in-fects half a billion people a year. againstmalaria.com
WATER: Healing Waters International provides safe water solutions in communities affected by contami-nated water. healingwaters.org
ADDICTION RECOVERY: CRASH treats alcohol and drug abuse through transformation and recovery. For years, residents have joined SDFC for worship on Sundays. crashinc.org
EDUCATION: Reality Changers helps vulnerable teens make it to college through academic coaching, leadership development, and scholarships. realitychangers.org
HEALTH: Christie's Place offers education, support, and advocacy for those with HIV/AIDS. christiesplace.org
HOMELESSNESS: San Diego Rescue Mission oper-ates several shelters that offer long– and short-term relief, rehabilitation, and discipleship. sdrescue.org
HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Generate Hope empowers trafficked young women to discover a future of free-dom. generatehope.org
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT: International Rescue Committee supports newly-arrived refugees fleeing conflict and natural disasters. rescue.org
in choosing compassion over consumption, we encourage you to:
Worship Fully: Christmas is entirely about celebrating Christ's birth. He deserves celebration – one that is creative, compassionate, and directs every heart towards Him.
Spend Less: This isn't a call to stop giving gifts; it's a call to stop spending money on gifts we won't remember, that harm our neighbor in production, and that build up waste.
Give More: We follow the model of Jesus who gave his life for us, celebrating Christmas by giving gifts with intention and integrity.
Love All: By spending just a little less on gifts we free up our resources to love as Jesus loves by giving to those who really need help.
This guide can help you start shopping differently, but what about gifts that don’t require shopping?
Give the gift of time. Teach someone a skill. Wrap with recycled materials.
Swap unwanted items. Trade names within the family. Make art.
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Local & online stores on reverse
Instead of buying a tangible present, consider donating in honor of someone you love to organizations that help vulnerable communities around the world and here at home .
You could even align your gift with an issue your recipient is passionate about! { }
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GIFT MARKETS:
Visit these holiday markets for handmade and fair-trade gifts from down the street and around the world. Also, check out what’s at your local farmer’s market! Friday, Dec 1 / 6-10 pm Roots of Giving Market Caf Lane - PLNU: 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego, 92106 Saturday, Dec 2 / 10am-4pm San Dieguito Art Guild 6th Annual Holiday Bazaar Encinitas Community Center: 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas, 92024 tinyurl.com/ycnt8vze Sunday, Dec 3 / 11am-5pm SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off Northpark Neighborhood: 32nd & Thorn St., San Diego, 92104 sonofestchilicookoff.com Saturday, Dec 9 / 11am-7pm Maker’s Arcade Downtown Broadway Pier: 1000 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, 92101 makersarcade.com $5/door Saturday, Dec 16 / 9am-4pm Ocean Beach Craft Fair End of Newport Ave. at Abbott St. tinyurl.com/y8tosnk3
RECOMMENDED ethical STORESSupporting local businesses puts money back in our economy, funds the work
of artisans, and reduces the environmental transportation impact.
OB Beans: 4879 Newport Ave. / obbeans.com Make Good: 2207 Fern St. / themakegood.com Noon: 4993 Niagara Ave., Suite 105 / noondesignshop.com Gold Leaf: 2225 30th St. / goldleafsouthpark.com Around the World Gifts: 2611 Congress St. / aroundtheworldgifts.biz Local Thrift Stores: Find unique gifts without producing more waste! * All-Purpose: Salvation Army, Goodwill, AmVets, UCP, The Rock Thrift Store, * Specialty/Trendy: Buffalo Exchange, Thrift Trader, City Digs, Revivals
These online stores provide handmade and ethically-sourced goods
supporting nonprofits and sustainable development projects.
societyb.com: Society B vets the best social businesses, fair trade goods, & products that give back. They donate 10% of all sales to charity
everlane.com: An online catalog of ethically-sourced clothing for men and women that emphasizes quality, transparency, & ethical factories
serrv.org: SERRV works to eradicate poverty through direct connections with low-income artisans and farmers by selling their handmade and fair trade art
tenthousandvillages.com: Fair-trade, handmade jewelry, home decor, art, textiles, and serve ware representing the artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America & the Middle East
krochetkids.org: Clothing & scarves made by women in developing nations emberarts.com: Beautiful bead jewelry made by women in Uganda out of
recycled paper and plastic noondaycollection.com: Stylish accessories and gift items made by artisans
in varying countries participating in the holistic Noonday program rahabsrope.org: Handmade jewelry, bags, journals, decor, & scarves to
fund prevention, intervention, & rescue of females from forced prostitution in India
partnersforjusttrade.org: A faith-based nonprofit that builds partnerships between producers living in extreme poverty and consumers in North America
Our purchasing power doesn’t end after Christmas. We are called to use our God-given resources wisely . The resources below help point the way. May we give joyfully, thoughtfully, and with grace in the new year!
Givewell: To ensure the money you give goes to causes that have a demonstrated impact on the lives of people who are poor and vulnerable, check out Givewell, which evaluates charities and provides tips on the best organizations to donate to. givewell.org
Should I Give a Cow or Cash for Christmas? : This excellent article in Christianity Today explores various avenues for charitable giving, encouraging support of causes that have a demonstrated impact on the poor. Read the full article here: http://tinyurl.com/zlnuhuq
Better World Shopper: Search categories of items you buy regularly to find out how companies rank regarding human rights, care for the environment, and animal treatment. Do Nestle, Nike, & Chiquita re-ceive an A or an F? Rankings available in website, book, & app. betterworldshopper.org
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