Comments on: Merry Christmas, Goodwill

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:49:42 +0000

This is awesome! I do give much to animal charities because they have the softest voices of all(none) but I think this shows what the true spirit of Christmas is all about!

By: Martha

Martha — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:06:19 +0000

We don’t always know the impact we have had on others but for sure the greatest gift of all is love.

By: Meg

Meg — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:02:28 +0000

I think we all get so caught in our busy lives that we forget that there are people out there that are so less fortunate than us. After experiencing one of the most difficult things in my life, I could have focused on myself and wallowed in self pity. However, my mom challenged me to rise above that and join an organization that gives to others. This has helped me find hope in such a difficult time and that is the greatest gift ever.

By: Five for Friday Christmas Edition

Five for Friday Christmas Edition — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:08:40 +0000

[...] Merry Christmas Goodwill – A friend of mine, George Snell, is going to be offering $1 to Goodwill for every comment on this blog post. So in the spirit of today, drop a quick bit of knowledge and help out a great cause. [...]

By: Kelly Byrd

Kelly Byrd — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:33:01 +0000

What a wonderful idea, George!

The greatest holiday gift I’ve given to someone was to purchase Christmas gifts for my father’s god daughter for several years after her father passed away, leaving behind the girl and her mother with limited income.

There’s something magical about being a part of a child’s true joy, especially this time of year!

By: gfsnell3

gfsnell3 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:02:46 +0000

Merry Christmas, Mr. McGrail!

By: Mike McGrail

Mike McGrail — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:49:54 +0000

Nice idea, George. I was stuck in that journalistic impartiality rut for so long it became second nature until this past presidential election. It took me that long to realize that I didn’t have to sit on the sidelines any more. I guess the only exception was the giving line at church. That never felt like a conflict of interest.

By: April

April — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:56:15 +0000

Pretty sure the best gift I have to offer is time. I find myself willing to help anyone in need and I work really hard to make the time to do so. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

By: Beth Rendell

Beth Rendell — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:48:08 +0000

Happy Holidays!

By: Leanne

Leanne — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:59:48 +0000

Sometimes the best gifts come when you least expect them. Last year my family members helped another family on its way to celebrate Christmas in another state when they were involved in a very serious car accident (icy roads) that rolled their vehicle several times. There were injuries and medical transport was required. Once the ambulance came and transported the family, we picked up the pieces of their Christmas…wrapped presents, holiday goodies and suitcases scattered along the highway, and some still in the back part of the vehicle. We stored the goods for the family until they could get treatment and new transportation to continue on the way to Grandma’s house. The unfortunate incident was a fresh lesson for my family in the value of family and gave a burst of emotion/pride to us because we were able to really help some people who unexpectly were in need. It’s sort of like the buzz that we get every day at Goodwill when we help people to work to their own level of self sufficiency. Happy holidays.