3 Easy Ways to Give Back, Even When You’re Busy

You’re busy. You’re juggling a lot. But you still want to be the kind of person – and raise the kind of kids – who give back and help others when they need it most.

As a parent, you think about how to raise kind kids, teach them empathy and show them what really matters: doing good in the world.

With everything you have going on, there are easy ways to help and give back, even in a small way.

1. Spread awareness about a cause meaningful to you

One of the best ways to support a non-profit is to spread awareness about their mission and impact they make. A study found that 89% of consumers trust recommendations from people they know more than any other channel.

Simply re-sharing an organization’s posts on your story is a powerful way to advance their mission. The more people become familiar with an organization, the more likely they'll become supporters, too.

Charities often post impact stories. You can even read these stories with your kids to help them put themselves in someone else’s shoes, such as the seriously ill kids who find happiness through programs from Starlight Children’s Foundation.

2. Donate to advance a charity's mission

Giving financially is another meaningful way you can support a charity. Depending on the nonprofit, you might be providing services to people in need, advancing research or helping deliver tangible programs like Starlight’s Toy Deliveries and Gaming Stations to seriously ill kids.

Find accredited organizations that align with your values and passions on websites like GuideStar or Charity Navigator.

3. Virtual walking challenges for charity

Virtual walking challenges are a tangible activity you can do by yourself, with friends and even with your kids. It can fit into your current schedule in a way that works for you. You can walk anywhere, anytime to raise funds and awareness for the charity’s cause.

If you’re looking for a virtual challenge that you can take at your own pace, check out Starlight's Walk, Run, Play challenge. It’s a 10-day experience where you take a few minutes each day to walk, run, or play.

When you join, you’re helping raise funds to ensure seriously ill kids can play, feel happy, and just be a kid even in the hospital.

As a part of the challenge, you get connected with like-minded parents and families. You’ll receive simple fundraising templates to make asking for support natural and comfortable.

It only takes two minutes to join!

Even when you're short on time, you can still make a difference.

It’s not about doing more. It’s about making what you’re already doing... mean something.

If you care about supporting seriously ill kids and their families, consider partnering with Starlight. Check out the different ways to get involved here.

One small act of good can make a world of difference to kids.

Are you ready to make an impact today?