Organize a Drive

Organize a "Drive" among your friends, playgroup, carpool, neighborhood or any other group or network you are a part of - the drive can be for a huge variety of things- the sky's the limit. Make it timely - baby items around Mother's Day, warm coats or blankets in the winter, school supplies at the beginning of school year, canned food around the holidays etc. You can branch out from the traditional drives - one idea would be to collect the party supplies or treats for a local shelter to be able to have a Halloween party for the kids. Consider different agencies to give to - the local humane society, emergency shelters, children's hospitals, international relief organizations or schools. Involve your child in the organizing, collecting and delivering of the items.