The many staff members and volunteers of Alternatives have developed a wide variety of resources, organized an annual Christmas Campaign, held the Best and Worst Christmas Gift Contest, led numerous workshops, and reached countless people with the message of simpler, more responsible living. Alternatives emphasizes relationships and traditions over things, and promotes alternative giving - helping the truly needy and spending less on ourselves. Each new edition features reflections by a well known author. Designed for individuals, families and small groups, the booklet includes activities, an Advent-Christmas calendar and suggestions for remembering those in need. Other resources produced by Alternatives are usable year-round.
Most resources are appropriate for secular-minded people.
Alternatives' resources are available at a discount in quantities to bookstores and for fundraising.