It is gift giving time! But what if, the kids are grown and no one needs another pair of gloves, slippers or a toaster? Many people are opting to give gifts that truly do keep on giving. In lieu of a traditional gift, many charitable organizations – whether it is your favorite community project or a cause you believe in – accept contributions made in the name of a friend or family member. My newest favorite is Heifer.com.

Heifer International is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help end world hunger and poverty through self-reliance & sustainability. It sponsors programs throughout the world.

The fun part of the process of online gift giving with Heifer is the ability to create your own customized gift registry. Once the registry has been funded in the name of family and friends, they can go online and choose what form their gift will take. Though Heifer sponsors many programs to help people in need their primary focus is the gift of domesticated animals and livestock; from sheep and goats to cows and llamas! But there is a catch called, “Passing the Gift” which means recipients agree to share the offspring of gift animals with others in need, making them equal partners with Heifer in the fight to end world hunger. And, so you don’t show up empty handed on Christmas Day, you can also create your own customized gift card online explaining Heifer International and how the program works.

For more information contact: www.Heifer.org

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