I know it is only November (because my birthday is this Sunday), but I see Christmas stuff everywhere. Now, this usually makes me sick. Then I saw the flyer for the Aliveness Project in the cafe about their Holiday Basket Program.
Everyone seems to be burned out on giving this year with the hurricanes, but I think you should look at this program. For only $30 you can ADOPT a gift basket for someone living with HIV/AIDS or their family. This program has been around since 1988 and it has provided thousands of baskets for men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS living here in Minnesota. If $30 is out of your budget they are looking for volunteers to help wrap and deliver baskets.
Check it out: http://www.aliveness.org/html/holidayBaskets.html
Dean and I are thinking of a deal where if someone donates $30 or more we will give you a BUY ONE DINNER GET ONE FREE coupon. You would have to bring the form and the check to the cafe and we would send it in for you and give you the coupon.