Hold a clothes and books drive.
Many children do not have basic necessities. New clothes, books, and toys can make a big difference in their life. Working with a group of people, collect lightly used or new supplies for children. Identify a local charity, such as the Salvation Army, that would be willing to distribute these for you. Some things you can collect include:
-School supplies
-Gifts for the holidays
-New shoes
-Coats, sweaters, and other cold weather clothing
-Textbooks
-Musical instruments
My family is saving stuff we're not using anymore because we live in a country where typhoons come frequently. We donate to those typhoon victims instead.