If you are looking for gift ideas that are more long-lasting and have an impact in the world, consider giving through Samaritan’s Purse.  The President & CEO is Franklin Graham who is Billy Graham’s son.

Here is a link (also below, found under the GIVE tab at the main site) to the Samaritan’s Purse catalog.  It includes gift selections like helping to drill a water well, provide a family with livestock, provide surgery, care for mothers and babies and other opportunities.  And, every year, Samaritan’s Purse has a drive to give shoe boxes (found under the STORE tab at the main site) with gifts and a presentation of the gospel to children around the world.  Many churches and individuals participate.

Samaritan’s Purse Gift Catalog