In the Spirit of Thanks, Patch Will Make it Easy for You to Give

Like all of you readers out there, we have many reasons to be thankful this season.

But we can never say "thank you" enough.

So to help show our appreciation, we're going to help make the season of giving a little easier for you this season.

For the next 30 days – every day until Christmas Eve – Rochester Patch will bring you ways to help spread holiday cheer past your front porch to people and organizations across the area.

From toy drives to giving trees, we'll tell you about the causes that need the most help this season.

We hope you'll take part in this 30 Days of Giving and take the spirit beyond the holidays, because there is need all year long. 

How can you help? Let us know about a local cause or a nonprofit that's doing something special for the holidays. We will include it in our coverage. Please let us know in the comments or send an email to kristin.bull@patch.com.

You can also post your volunteer needs directly on Rochester Patch. Click "More" in the blue bar at the top of the page, then pull down the menu to "Volunteer." Select "Need a Volunteer" and enter the relevant information; your announcement will post on Patch and will also be included in our morning email newsletter, which is sent to more than 2,500 subscribers.

Again, thank you ... and enjoy this season of giving.

Coming tomorrow: Want to help the Rochester Area Neighborhood House? Consider Hosting a Giving Tree.