It was wonderful to see members of the WVU men’s basketball team serving an early Thanksgiving dinner at the Hope Cafe. The Salvation Army’s signature holiday meal was held at the new Hazel House of Hope this year, and, as we understand, had a good turnout.
It’s a feel-good story that reminds us that the young men on our TV screens, dribbling down the court here or out of state, are very much a part of our community. And it’s a reminder that there are many in our community who are struggling.
People tend to be more generous during the season of giving — that nebulous time that starts somewhere around or before Thanksgiving and ends somewhere around Christmas. They’re freer with their wallets, in the form of donated items or money, and sometimes even with their time, such as the young men who spent a Wednesday evening serving meals.
While such generosity is always appreciated during the holidays, it’s also appreciated year-round and especially during those times when “giving” is not on the average person’s radar.
We hope the charitable spirit that overcomes many of us this time of year outlasts the traditional season of giving. We hope to see similar kindness and generosity — of time or of resources — long after the Christmas lights have come down.
