Nick Bidic, co-founder of his charity St. Johns House, believes that we should all lend a helping hand when we can. He has instilled his generous nature within his own children, and hopes families can help get their kids involved in giving back by highlighting some amazing non-profits.

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2. Give for others. Gift for yourself.
Think to a time, a moment when you did something for someone else. Maybe you
bought someone’s coffee when they forgot their wallet. Perhaps you gave some of your
groceries to someone without food. Even just helping an elderly person down a flight
of stairs, being generous, kind, and charitable makes you feel amazing.
I know that whenever I do something for someone else, I feel really, really great. That’s
one of the reasons I started St. John’s House and why charity is a huge part of my life.
There are many other charities to get involved with and give to out there, especially this
time of year with the holidays approaching.
Here are some charities you and your family should support…

3. Kids Caring 4 Kids
After watching an episode of Oprah about the vast numbers of African AIDS orphans
and being struck by the difference between her own life and theirs, Kendall Clesemier
started Kids Caring 4 Kids. Raising over $700,000 for children, schools, and whole
villages, this charity specifically encourages children to get involved with the
volunteering and giving.

4. Toys forTots
This charity is especially rewarding to get involved with during the holiday season and
kids are thrilled to be helping out because it’s all about the toys! Toys for Tots is directed
by the Commander of the Marine Forces Reserve and provides toys to families that can’t
afford presents for the holidays. Children that get involved and choose the gifts to give,
are left with a valuable lesson: it feels good to give to others.

5. The Girl Effect
With the belief that investing
in women and women’s
education is investing in the
future, The Girl Effect aims to
achieve this goal as well as
spread awareness about the 250
million girls across the globe
that are living in poverty. The
charity aims to inform others
about this issue and the
opportunities many girls do not
receive: education, safety,
healthcare, freedom of speech,
equality, monetary security, job
opportunities…

6. St. John’s House Foundation
I started St. John’s House in the Spring of 2014. It is located in Rosenhayn, New Jersey,
the small town where I grew up. I had begun to notice a need for a charity in the
community and I felt that I needed to do something to help those less fortunate than I.
Through community support, we aim to provide services like free daycare, free meals at
all hours of the day, clothing, lodging, tutoring, education, counseling, and support