A growing number of families are purchasing gifts this christmas that extend "the joy of giving" year-round and worldwide.  They're giving items in the name of a loved one by purchasing a practical gift for children and families living in poverty.  For example: World Vision, one of the world's largest faith-based humanitarian organizations has a charitable gifts catalog that lets you provide critically important interventions like seeds and tools for growing food for 48-dollars, or life-saving immunization for a child for just 25-dollars.  Karen Kartes, spokesperson for World Vision, explains why these gifts are so popular:

"It's a great gift idea for someone who likes the unusual or who has everything.  They'll even receive a gift card telling them about the contribution being given in their name.  The catalog has over one-hundred items helping those in need both globally and in the U.S., so there's bound to be something that will match that favorite friend or family member."

To learn, more contact World Vision at 1-triple 8-511-6511 or visit worldvisiongifts-dot-org.

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