The holidays are right around the corner! With all the hustle and bustle, sometimes it's easy to forget what the season is really all about. After the craziness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, our REALTORS® love taking a break from all the commercialism by taking part in Giving Tuesday. 

This global movement was created to encourage giving back to the nonprofit organizations that work so hard to help those in need. If you've been looking at Beavercreek homes for sale, now is a great time to get to know more about your community. Whether you decide to donate, volunteer, or just make yourself more aware of the resources available to local residents, this round-up of our favorite area charities will help you get started. 

• Ellie's Rainy Day Fund: P.O. Box #340013 Beavercreek, OH 45434
  The mission of Ellie's Rainy Day Fund is to preserve the bond between families and their sick pets. They do this by helping pet owners with the financial support they need to care for their medically-challenged furry friends. Not only is this a worthy cause, but you can feel great about donating to this charity. One-hundred percent of the donations they receive go toward supporting their mission instead of being used to cover overhead costs.
   
• Family Resource Center: 51 S. East St., Bellbrook, OH 45305
  Anyone considering moving into one of the beautiful Bellbrook homes for sale should familiarize themselves with the Family Resource Center. This organization is all about families helping families. They support the local community by providing services like a food pantry, clothing boutique, assistance with school supplies, referrals for services, and more.
  
  
• Family Violence Prevention Center of Greene County: 380 Bellbrook Ave., Xenia, OH 45385
  The mission of the Family Violence Prevention Center of Greene County is to minimize the impact of domestic violence in the area. This organization provides prevention and intervention services, safe housing, and collaborative community programs.
  
  
• Kettering Parks Foundation: 3600 Shroyer Road, Kettering, OH 45429
  Green spaces help make a city feel like a community, and that's exactly why the Kettering Parks Foundation was formed. Dedicated to maintaining and improving public open spaces around the city, the foundation raises funds for a variety of events and programs by the Kettering Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. One such event is the annual Party for the Park, held this year at the Frace Pavilion in Kettering. 
  
  
• Day of Caring 365: 1141 N. Monroe Drive, Menapace Bldg, Suite 200, Xenia, Ohio 45385
  Day of Caring 365 provides funding for local food banks and shelters through donations and volunteers. They also run "Roberta's Pantry" which provides hygiene products to local residents who cannot afford them.
  
  
• Greene County Community Foundation: 941 W. 2nd St., Xenia, OH 45385
  If you're interested in making a big difference in the community and want to support multiple causes, the Greene County Community Foundation (also called Greene Giving) is a great option. This organization supports and promotes philanthropy in Green County. It gives donors the opportunity to support a wide array of organizations including youth services, cultural organizations, educational institutions, and more. If you're considering purchasing one of the great Xenia homes for sale, you'll definitely want to learn more about Greene Giving. 

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