5 Must-Follow Brentwood Charity Facebook Pages

BRENTWOOD, TN - Be the change you wish to see on your Facebook page this Christmas. Follow these local Brentwood charities and discover the different ways that you can help give back this holiday season.

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Exile International is a nonprofit organization that works to rescue orphaned children or children who are victims of war unhealthy living environments. Exile does this through art therapy and general rehabilitative care. They host several award winning programs that require community involvement this holiday season, like weekly group work parties, child sponsorship programs and advocacy centers. Follow Exile International on Facebook and get updates about how you can support their cause this Christmas season.

Sweet Sleep is a charity that provides orphaned, starving or otherwise neglected children in third world countries with a safe place to sleep. This Christmas season, instead of spending hours in line at a popular store in the mall, searching for that perfect gift for someone special, you can donate to Sweet Sleep. Follow Sweet Sleep on Facebook to learn about the different ways in which you can support their cause and give children in need the restful sleep they deserve this holiday season.

Just Hope International works to empower people from impoverished communities by inspiring them to find financially viable and sustainable methods of making their own money and pulling themselves out of poverty. Since its founding in 2007, Just Hope has transitioned from providing one-time monetary gifts to families in need to job creation and development, allowing families the opportunity to support themselves instead of relying on others. Follow Just Hope International on Facebook and get updates on how to support their different sustainable projects abroad this holiday season, like the pineapple farm they hope to open in Sierra Leone in early 2017.

MDA Nashville is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those who suffer from muscular dystrophy and their families. MDA relies on donations from the community and the participation of engaged volunteers in their fundraising rallies to raise money for research. Follow MDA Nashville on Facebook and you'll stay updated with different volunteer opportunities, donation drives and fundraising goals this holiday season.

Brentwood Family YMCA is part of one of the most beloved community organizations in America - the YMCA. This holiday season, the Brentwood YMCA is an official drop off spot for the "Letters to Santa" program for children. Follow the Brentwood Family YMCA on Facebook and get updates about their hours of operation, other Christmas fundraisers, donation drives and volunteer opportunities.

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