The Ontario Broker - December 2019 - 36

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DECEMBER 2019

BROKERS ARE KNOWN FOR GIVING BACK TO
THEIR COMMUNITIES. ACCORDING TO IBAC'S
ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION STUDY EARLIER
THIS YEAR, CANADIAN BROKERAGES DONATE
AN AVERAGE OF OVER $30,000 TO CHARITY
EVERY YEAR.
BUT IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SMALLER WAYS
TO GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, THERE
ARE LOTS OF THINGS YOU CAN DO TO MAKE A
DIFFERENCE. HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS.

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DONATE BLOOD

More than half of Canadians will
require blood at some point in
their life, and a single donation can
potentially save up to three. But only
one in 60 people donates blood. If
you're hesitant because you're afraid
of needles, when it's done you can
treat yourself to a wowwipop.

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SHOVEL YOUR NEIGHBOUR'S
WALK

Brokers are more aware than most
of the dangers of a slip and fall.
Shoveling your neighbour's walk
saves them the work, but also helps
prevent accidents. When you do this
most Canadian of kind gestures, don't
be surprised if they bring you a cup of
Timmy's in return.

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BEFRIEND AN ELDERLY
NEIGHBOUR

Social isolation is a problem many
seniors face. If you have the opportunity
to introduce yourself to an elderly
neighbour, do it. Even better, make
yourself available, whether that's driving
them to the store or spending time with
them. It's good to be kind to the elderly,
since eventually that's what we'll all be.

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PACK LUNCH FOR THE
HOMELESS

Even if you can't cook, everyone
knows the recipe for sandwiches (pick
ingredients, stack). Put together some
brown bag lunches and hand them
out to people in need. Just try to pick
ingredients everyone might like (skip
the sardines).

PICK UP TRASH

It's not a great idea to do this with
your bare hands, but a bag and a
pointy stick is all you'll need to
make a noticeable difference in your
neighbourhood. Just don't wear
orange overalls or you may give your
neighbours the wrong idea.

SHOW GRATITUDE

Let the people in your neighbourhood
know that you appreciate them with
something as simple as a handwritten
card. Whether it's a barista at your
local coffee shop or your dry cleaner,
thanking the people who make your
community a pleasant place ensures
that their impact doesn't go unnoticed.
And thank you for all you do, brokers.

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