Chances are, you’re going to get hit up to help make some local families have their Best Christmas Ever. The popular charity, with local roots, aims to improve the holiday for a few families who, through no fault of their own, are experiencing substantial adversity this year and who could benefit from being shown that others care.

And undoubtedly you will be hearing the bell ringers at the Salvation Army’s annual red kettle drive. The Salvation Army raises a substantial amount of their donations during the Christmas season, and uses its funds to help those most vulnerable with basic nee...