Scented candles, scarves, DVDs - many of the gifts we give during the holidays end up gathering dust on a shelf.

This year, give a gift that lives on year-round. From military comfort kits for wounded service members ($50) to swimming lessons for 10 kids ($100), a gift from the Red Cross Holiday Giving Catalog celebrates the compassion of the friends, family, neighbors and colleagues you care about most - and provides a lifeline for people affected by disasters, wounded service members and others in need.

Don't wait - visit www.redcross.org/gifts now and make your tax-deductible gift today and give something that means something.