How can $1 transform a Kenyan family for years to come? Watch this video to find out. GiveDirectly is part of Google’s 12 Days of Giving holiday campaign celebrating Global Impact Awardees: 12daysofgiving.withgoogle.com.

Teens are taking action. Be inspired by tomorrow’s leaders and help them continue doing good. DoSomething.org is part of Google’s 12 Days of Giving holiday campaign celebrating Global Impact Awardees: 12daysofgiving.withgoogle.com.

From art supplies to a library of books, see how your donation can fill a classroom with imagination and excitement. DonorsChoose.org is part of Google’s 12 Days of Giving holiday campaign celebrating Global Impact Awardees: 12daysofgiving.withgoogle.com.

The same Google Account you use for Gmail also unlocks better experiences across Search, Maps, YouTube and lots more: http://g.co/GoogleTips

We’ve included a fun holiday gift in the new version of Google+ for Android. Shake your device while viewing one of your photos, and watch the snow fall. Shake it again to save your new snowy photo and share it with family and friends.

Make sure to update your app in Google Play (http://goo.gl/xaxMx). Happy holidays!

Google Sheets has been rebuilt from the ground up. It’s faster, supports larger spreadsheets, has a number of new features, and works offline. Try it out at g.co/newsheets or learn more at http://goo.gl/tA7XQB.

As a motley crew of woodland creatures joins together for a Thanksgiving feast, a fox learns that everyone has something they can bring to the table.

Now you can talk to Google when you’re using Chrome—hands-free, no typing. Simply say “Ok Google” and then ask your question. To access hands-free search on your laptop, download the Google Voice Search Hotword extension from the Chrome Web Store: http://goo.gl/PdVTZM