10 ways to spread the cheer this year

The holiday season is the best time to spread some cheer and laughter, especially in light of all the other festivities happening in and around the city. Instead of capping it off with a toast to a fruitful 2015, why not get out into your community and bring a bit of infectious holiday spirit to those less fortunate?

With numerous upcoming events, the opportunities to get involved are endless. Here are 10 ideas to get you started.

Need more inspiration? The United Way’s Imagine Gift catalogue offers a way for you and yours to get involved in the holiday spirit of giving back if you’re short on time. Check it out and share your cheer using the hashtag #ImagineThat.

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