The holidays are a time to give. These charities — and many more — are looking for volunteers and donations. Read on to learn more about them. Then, talk to your parents about how you can help.

National Military Family Association

Each year hundreds of Americans serve both nationally and overseas to keep our country safe. This holiday season, we can help serve them. Through donations, National Military Family Association helps to support the wellbeing of military members and their families with scholarships, camp programs for kids, and more.

www.militaryfamily.org

Network for Good

The website allows its users to donate to charities and discover volunteerism. After the natural disasters, the Network for Good has provided a system of help and charity for those affected. The site also offers tips for kids who want to give. Click the link below to find out how you can help make someone’s holiday season shine bright.

www.thenetworkforgood.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Sometimes all it takes is one wish ensured to make someone smile. The mission of Make-A-Wish Foundation is to meet the wishes of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Through support and donations, the foundation has made dreams come true for hundreds of thousands of children.

www.wish.org

World Wildlife Fund

The World Wildlife Fund is helping to protect endangered species all over the world, and you can too! The WWF offers many ways to take part in, including the Species Adoption program. Those who “adopt” an animal will receive an adoption certificate and photo of their species. Anyone can support endangered species year round by buying WWF clothes and more.

wwwworldwildlife.org

21. Which of the following provides service for soldiers?

A. World Wildlife Fund.

B. Make-A-Wish Foundation.

C. Network for Good.

D. National Military Family Association.

22. How does Make-A-Wish Foundation help children?

A. By developing their creativity.

B. By treating their diseases.

C. By having their dreams realized.

D. By teaching them to live independently.

23. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A. To introduce some charities to children.

B. To show children how to be a volunteer.

C. To arrange some fun activities for children.   

D. To tell children where to spend holidays.