[SHARE] A List Of 11 Charity Drives You Can Give To This Christmas
Let's take this opportunity to make good use of the last days of 2014 with a little kindness. It may not be much but the smallest gestures could mean the world to these charities!
By Hew Lee Yee — 04 Dec 2014, 10:01 AM — Updated almost 10 years ago
1. Bring 'Bintang' the Bear home from KL's Starwood hotels, and at the same time help children with congenital heart defects
What: Starwood hotels in Kuala Lumpur are teaming up in a joint effort to raise much needed funds to financially support local children born with congenital heart defects. The initiative first mooted by Lé Meridien Kuala Lumpur saw great success in its first year in 2013. Since then, the hotel group decided to expand on the support and hence this year for the first time, four Starwood hotels in Kuala Lumpur.
How: You can purchase “Bintang” the Bear soft toys, priced at RM50 each. Each hotel will have the bears in four distinctive T-shirt designs reflecting the unique characteristics of the four brands and hotels.
Where: Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, The Westin Kuala Lumpur, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur and Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur
When: Throughout the month of December 2014
2. Make the presence of children at orphanages feel noticed by donating a gift to the Caramel Christmas Charity
What: In conjunction with the Christmas and the spirit of giving, Caramel, a local non-profit will be working with 2 parties Hamelys and BookXcess to drive donations of books and toys for orphans in 4 homes (Rumah Amal Nur El Amin in Rawang, Rumah Bakti in Hulu Klang, Rumah Hope in Petaling Jaya, Ozanam Girls House Klang)
How: 1) Head on the either one of the Hamleys or BookXcess stores. 2) Purchase an item or items for the kids from the store you are at. 3) Drop it in the box Caramel box available at the cashier counter. 4) The gift that you have purchased will be collected and sent to the homes.
Where: Hamleys in 1 Utama, BookXcess in Amcorp Mall, BookXcess in Fahrenheit88
When: 1st December to 31st December 2014
3. Make this a fun-filled Christmas for the children of Kiwanis by donating battery packs or your pre-loved toys to Energizer
What: Christmas is a special time for children. In the spirit of the season of giving this year, Energizer will be playing Santa to the children of Kiwanis Malaysia. They'll be giving over RM20,000 in educational and fun battery-powered toys. Toys that can improve their confidence and social skills to brighten their days ahead.
How:
OPTION 1
Repower and repurpose your pre-loved battery-operated devices that are still in good working condition for donation to the children of Kiwanis Malaysia. Especially those with educational value. These can be dropped off with Mr. Energizer and his team.
OPTION 2
Help power up the gifts. Buy Energizer Max batteries and donate them via Mr. Energizer and his team.
Where:
You can find Mr. Energizer and his team at roadshows here
You can also find Mr. Energizer and his team at the Energizer Power of Giving Main Event in 1Utama Shopping Centre (Ground Floor Highstreet)
When:
Roadshows will be going on from 22 November – 28 December 2014
Energizer Power of Giving Main Event in 1Utama will be going on from 18 – 28 December 2014
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4. Support WWF-Malaysia's conservation projects with the purchase of merchandise from their Christmas Fairy Tails booth
What: WWF-Malaysia has opened a booth at Mid Valley Megamall’s Christmas Fairy Tails, with merchandise on sale.
How: Visit the booth to purchase the merchandise sold there. All proceeds generated from the booth will be channeled to WWF-Malaysia’s conservation projects
Where: Mid Valley Megamall, South Court
When: 4 – 25 December 2014
5. Spare a little donation and you can get a photo op with Santa this Christmas in Pavilion!
What: Be a part of the Santa Meet & Greet! There will also be a 40-feet LED Santa Claus, surrounded by dazzling Christmas trees, singing snowmen, animated elves and the Ferris Wheel of Joy! It's sure to be an experience of its own.
How: Donate RM10 to charity and get a photo with Santa on his chair (limited to first 50 shoppers per session).
Where: Pavilion KL, Centre Court, Level 2
When: 5 & 6, 12-14, 19-25 December 2014. 2pm & 5pm
6. Get ready for some fun activities and spread some Christmas joy with your pets at this charity event aptly named Santa Paws
What: Spread the Christmas cheer with your pets at this pet-friendly charity event party. There will be off-leash play pens, games for your furkid, photo booth and a festive bazaar featuring stalls by Doggy Bag, Pet Lovers Centre, Barkery Oven, dogPorium, Sailor’s Gourmet Sausages and more.
How: Bring your pet along and join this event. Each ticket is RM50, in aid of SPCA Selangor
Where: The School by Jaya One, 72A Jalan Universiti, Seksyen 17, 46200 Selangor
When: 7 December 2014. 11.30am onwards
7. Have an exciting and lively evening at RED by Sunday Funk with proceeds going to the Malaysian AIDS Foundation
What: La Bodega Tapas y Vinos is in partnership with the Malaysian AIDS Foundation in an effort to raise funds to enable the continuation of HIV prevention works, educating society, and for the direct assistance to People Living With HIV (particularly children and women who are infected by the virus). Dresscode is RED.
How: Place your bid on limited edition bottles of Champagne and magnums, and other premium items with all proceeds going towards the Malaysian AIDS Foundation. Cover charge is RM30 (inclusive of a welcome drink).
Where: La Bodega Lounge, 18-1, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru Kuala Lumpur
When: 7 December, 2014. 8pm till late (Doors open at 5pm)
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8. Fill your tummy and warm your heart at the PCTH Youth Charity Food Fair knowing that you've contributed in helping someone
What: The Penang Chinese Town Hall Youth Food Fair will be held in conjunction with the charity ride on the same day. Food for the fair can be purchased via coupons. Profit made from coupons will be donated to a number of needy organisations which include the PCTH Charity and Education Fund, Kwong Wah Yit Poh Press Berhad Charity Fund, Guang Ming Ribao Sdn.Bhd. Charity Fund, Buddhist Tzu-Chi Merits Society Malaysia Education Fund, Persekutuan Kebajikan Anak-anak Yatim Islam Pulau Pinang, St.Joseph’s Home and The Ramakrishna Ashrama.
How: Join the charity food fair where coupons can be purchased at The Secretariat of Penang Chinese Town Hall, 2nd Floor, Penang Chinese Town Hall Building, 22, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, 10200 Penang
Where: Penang Chinese Town Hall, 22, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, 10200 Penang
When: 21 December 2014. 8.00am onwards
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9. Shopping feels less guilty at the Hospis Malaysia Charity Bazaar knowing that it's for a good cause
What: Calling all vendors and shoppers! In line with the upcoming holiday season, Hospis Malaysia will be collaborating with Soul Society to bring to you a Charity Bazaar this coming December.
How: Be a part of the charity bazaar and shop for a good cause. Presale of coupons are available at Hospis Malaysia (PR Department) or at any Soul Society outlets.
Where: WIP, Bangsar Shopping Centre
When: 7 December 2014
10. Have a lovely lunch and be graced by the presence of Marina Mahathir at the SIA Charity Christmas Lunch? What's there to lose?
What: Soroptimist International Club of Ampang's Charity Christmas Lunch is back! There will be superb food by Modesto’s as well as a special guest, Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir. This is a fundraising event to enable the organisation to support disadvantaged women and children. Ticket donation is minimum RM150 per person. Dresscode is festive.
How: Secure your tickets via transfer to Soroptimist International Club of Ampang CIMB acc. 8002493712 and advise with evidence of transfer to [email protected] or whatsapp Siti at 012 3906050
Where: Banquet Hall, Royal Selangor Golf Club, Jalan Tun Razak
When: 7 December 2014. 12pm – 3pm
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11. Give a donation to have a special ornament with your name up on Shangri-La KL's Christmas tree while helping children suffering from severe heart ailments
What: "Embrace The Gift of Life” is an annual charity project initiated by Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, to aid children suffering from severe heart ailments. Since 1985, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur has helped hundreds of critically ill children and has raised more than RM3 million through this project.
How: You and your organisation can support this annual fund-raising charity project by sponsoring a sugarpiece from the “Merry Nutcracker Joy Ride” collection with a minimum donation of RM1,000. This will go to the children who are in urgent need of funds for immediate surgery and medical care. Donation form can be found here.
Where: Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
When: Throughout the month of December every year