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December 3, 2015

National Roof Over Your Head Day
Do you have a roof over your head? Are you thankful for it? Let today be one that you pay forward your gratitude for the roof over your head.  Many people in this world don't have a roof over their head. Pay your gratitude forward by donating to an organization in your local or global community that provides shelter, be it permanent or temporary, for those who don't have it.
And if you have time to donate then consider volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and build actual roofs, along with the house they attach to!

Make a Gift Day
55 great ideas for gift making
When I have the time, space, and creativity I love making things. You?

Disability Day
"Let us spare no effort to ensure that policies, programmes, guidelines and 21st century technologies are accessible to persons with disabilities, and sensitive to their perspectives and experiences." (source)
Empowerment of persons with disabilities in their communities







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