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Light the World Giving Machines raise funds for charities with events in Hughes Landing until Dec. 29
The Light the World Giving Machines are officially in Hughes Landing in The Woodlands. Support both local and global charities plus enjoy a fun lineup of events and festivities now until December 29, 2024.
Howard Hughes and The Woodlands Township were the Hughes Landing Band Shell sponsors of the official kick off held on December 18, 2024.
View photos and video of the official kick off on the Hello Woodlands Facebook and Instagram pages:
So, what is a Giving Machine? Like a vending machine, a Giving Machine offers items you can buy to support both local and global charities. Simply choose one or more items you wish to donate, swipe your credit card or use a mobile payment, and feel your heart warm knowing 100 percent of each donation goes directly to the chosen charity.
Giving Machines allow donors to select from a range of essential items, from meals and groceries to medical care, clothing, and even livestock like beehives. Items range from $5 to $250, making it easy for individuals and families to find a meaningful way to contribute.
Local Charities supported by the Giving Machines are Target Hunger, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Sole Mission, TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries, and Interfaith of The Woodlands. Global Charities include Church World Service and Save the Children.
The 2023 Giving Machines raised nearly $1 million in Texas, with $200,000 raised in Houston alone, supporting local and global charities. Since the initiative’s launch in 2017, more than $33 million in goods and services have been donated worldwide.
The schedule of fun and festive activities to enjoy with friends and family are listed in the image below and here.
This initiative, created by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is part of the broader “Light the World” campaign aimed at spreading joy, goodwill, and service during the holiday season. As Elder B. Corey Cuvelier of the Church expressed, “Giving Machines bring together diverse communities to give back locally and globally. It’s a beautiful way to make a tangible impact and share the spirit of giving.”
For more information, visit www.givingmachineshouston.org.
Source: Howard Hughes, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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