(NECN) - In the frenzy of the holiday season and gift-buying, there is often also a fresh breeze of philanthropy.

It's a time for giving to those in need, and leaders of two organizations focused on compassion and justice join Peter Howe on CEO Corner.

Presidents of two of the biggest philanthropic organizations in Boston explain their goals and how you can help.

Barry Shrage, president of Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and Deborah Kincade Rambo, president of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston, are both trained social workers, but they have major organizations to run and budgets to balance.

The two leaders discuss the CEO sides of their careers.