"From Bangor, Maine, to Los Angeles, anonymous philanthropists known as 'layaway angels' are paying off tens of thousands of dollars in layaway items for struggling families.
"The Salvation Army, too, is seeing evidence of a shift in altruistic behavior at their iconic red kettles. Even as overall coin-dropping is down from last year, people in cities like Atlanta and Kokomo, Ind., are dropping off valuable items, including gold krugerrands, gold bars, and even diamond wedding bands, in large numbers."
A recent article in the Christian Science Monitor examined some of the trends in assisting the less fortunate during this holiday season. Among other observations, the article also explored the possibility that Americans may be looking for social connections in their giving this holiday season.
To access the complete article, please visit:
Christian Science Monitor: 'Layaway angels' and gold coins: Americans find new ways to warm hearts (21 DEC 11)
Related media report:
Bangor Daily News: ‘Layaway Angels’ spread holiday cheer Bangor Kmart (21 DEC 11)
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment