By Sixtine Tabard - Reading time 3 mins
The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, gratitude, and togetherness. It’s also a moment to think beyond ourselves. Charitable giving during this time carries a deeper meaning: it turns celebration into compassion. While many people focus on gifts and festivities, choosing to give back reminds us during the giving season of the true spirit of sharing hope, kindness, and generosity towards others.
For nonprofits like Make-A-Wish®, this period is especially powerful. Acts of giving help bring families together, create life-changing experiences, and bring joy to children facing critical illnesses. Each donation, big or small, becomes part of something greater. Because the holidays shine brightest when we give, not just receive.
Ways to make a difference during Giving Season
The holiday season is one of the most generous times of the year, with more than 25% of all charitable giving happening in December. It’s a time when compassion turns into action and small gestures add up to something extraordinary. Giving back doesn’t always mean making a large donation. It’s about finding meaningful ways to share kindness and connection.
Donate to a cause you care about, organize a fundraiser, or volunteer your time to help children with critical illnesses. Support small businesses, check in on neighbors who might feel alone, or share your favorite charity’s story to raise awareness. Even simple acts like writing a card, delivering food, or helping a friend can spark real change.
When you give, you do more than help others; you strengthen your community and inspire others to do the same. Together, every act of generosity makes the season shine a little brighter.
Volunteering at local charities
Volunteering is one of the most powerful ways to give back during the holidays. It’s about offering your time and compassion to make a real difference for others.
Make-A-Wish volunteers help turn hope into reality for children with critical illnesses. From organizing wish events to simply sharing a smile, they create moments that bring joy, and strength to families when they need it most.
Getting involved not only helps others, it also fills your own heart with purpose. This season, make your impact count. Volunteer and help Make-A-Wish bring more wishes to life.
Digital fundraising for kids in need
The Giving Season is the perfect time to launch your own digital fundraiser, with Giving Tuesday on December 2, 2025 as a key moment of generosity. To support Make-A-Wish, share your fundraiser across email and social media, share inspiring wish stories, and use emotional visuals. Encourage your supporters to start their own fundraisers, promote matching gifts, and use a hashtag to boost reach. Keep all content aligned with the campaign theme Unwrap the Power of a Wish and help bring hope, joy, and strength to children with critical illnesses this holiday season. Start your (digital) fundraiser today and help Make-A-Wish bring more wishes to life this Giving Season. Do you need some help? Don’t hesitate to contact us.