Local purchase

A topic that has made headlines for quite some time to support the local economy which is now part of the strategy to combat global warming. The major advantages of local purchases far exceed what we presented in the media.

Meanwhile, you must know that 80% of jobs in Quebec are from businesses with fewer than 50 employees. These jobs range from high-tech jobs to handlers one. Never forget that all these jobs are the result of local entrepreneurs who have put action behind their dreams.

The impact on local economy

The financial impacts in regions that have the privilege of having many small businesses is very important and especially promotes stability that are not in areas in which jobs are mainly depending on a large company.

Moreover, in general, local entrepreneurs are more involved in communities than large firms. The impact of these companies is real on the regional festivities, to support education, summer employment for students and to help the poor.

The environmental impacts

When to go to work you have 5 to 10 minutes of traveling, it is obvious that you are a smaller polluter than the person who has a time traveling much longer as in large urban centers.

Moreover, when products and services provided by local businesses are consumed in the region, the environmental impact is greatly reduced. In a slightly broader avoided consuming products from elsewhere and consume local products, the positive impacts on the environment are considerable. When you buy product from elsewhere, there is an important negative impact on the environment, its undoubtedly the pollution generated by the excessive transportation of these products.

The impact on your quality of life

For all those working in these companies, the impact on quality of life is very important. The most important of these impacts is undoubtedly time to transportation to go and to come back from work. All those who have the privilege of traveling just to get to work, increased significantly free time to care for your families, for recreation and social assistance in the community.

In conclusion

Seriously consider local purchases in the way you buy. Never forget the successful local business such as METRO, Bombardier, Cascades, RONA, Saputto, CGI and other large companies in the world came from a dream and action by a local entrepreneur. If you think you save by going to the Wallmart of this world, never forget that these companies provide mostly small jobs with little wages that do not promote local purchases, or very little.

The cries from the heart of aid agencies to needy

The crying need of aid agencies to the poor is larger than life in this time of economic crisis. Not only the number of donors has decreased, but the amount of donations has also decreased. Obviously, with this time of sorrow and sharp economic slowdown, the number of people in need has increased significantly. Therefore, negative impact on the quantities of food available to meet the needs are great.

How can we help these organizations?

Of course there is the most effective way is to make a cash donation to enable agencies to make necessary purchases. However, when you donate, it is important to learn about available payment options. You can do this by credit card, by monthly payment, participating in activities, etc..

I'll be a little more specific in my comments, I'll talk about the Montreal area. The most effective way to help the poor is through http://www.moissonmontreal.org/ Members are regularly supplying nearly 200 organizations that provide food and nutritional support for people in need.

There are also several accommodation agencies that must be supported by community and by business people. Do not forget that all aid agencies to the poor are always in need of funding, resources and materials of all kinds. Take a few moments of your life to determine how you can help one of these agencies in one way or another. Make a visit to the website of the charity of your choice and see how you can participate in supporting these people who need help.

Very important notes

Whatever your current situation, always remember that life is sometimes surprising and you're never safe from the unexpected that can propel you at speeds unheard of among the people in need. Probably your situation will be temporary, but when this happens you will understand that these organizations will be essential and will help you meet your basic needs and find support for yourself regain control and become independent.

Do not judge those who need help from these organizations in one way or another.

When you see a helpless person in the street, make your imagination go and scroll down in your mind the scenario of the life of this person. Did he dream one day to live this life of misery, of course not. When she was still a child, what were the dreams of that person's, ambitions and how has it been encouraged and supported to achieve these dreams. You understand that we cannot believe that the current situation of each of these people is absolutely not fulfilling their childhood dream.