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Whenever the holidays roll around, many people want to help those in need. But it’s sometimes tough to know the best way to do so. That’s why each year, I turn to local nonprofits that know how to turn good intentions into meaningful actions.

In past years, the response from readers has been soul-lifting. One year, readers provided every single one of the children’s books desired by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. Last year, when the Christian Service Center said it needed help pumping out port-a-potties, someone stepped up and provided that service as well. (Making a difference isn’t always sexy.)

This year we have suggestions for more than a dozen charities that help seniors, children, families, veterans and even animals in ways

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