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When these items no longer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9AvWs2X-bEA\">spark joy<\/a>, donate them to Crisis Assistance Ministry. These donations ensure that families in need can shop for essentials free-of-charge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take time to give back &amp; volunteer.<\/strong>&nbsp;Even though the need for volunteers continues into January, fewer people sign up as the holidays come to a close. We offer a wide variety of activities for the whole family (including kids as young as 5). Find information and registration&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/crisisassistance.org\/volunteer\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educate yourself on the lesser-known aspects of poverty.&nbsp;<\/strong>We have some great <a href=\"https:\/\/crisisassistance.org\/category\/advocacy\/\">blog posts<\/a> that individually are quick reads, but collectively may offer a more well-rounded insight into poverty in Mecklenburg County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practice radical kindness. <\/strong>Understand that everyone around you has a story of struggle and resilience, especially <a href=\"https:\/\/crisisassistance.org\/2019\/06\/04\/dont-feel-sorry-for-me\/\">those experiencing poverty<\/a>. This year, let&#8217;s make an effort to lead with kindness and empathy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first day of the new year is the perfect time to reflect and goal-set for the upcoming year. 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