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by Taylor on December 16th, 2007
Yes, I do. I donate time, money, and goods to a Women's Crisis Center and a local Animal Rescue.
I donate time and money to a local Homeless Mission.
I donate money to the HSUS Humane Society), Defender's of Wildlife, Second Harvest, and the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council).
I also usually put a buck or two into the cups or hands of those begging on the streets, regardless of what they will do with it.
by BrokeDog on December 16th, 2007
Yes. More in the past than lately, tho'! Some of the better causes that I have investigated and then donated, (after I was SURE that the majority of my donation would not go to "clerical" costs and most to the charity itself! A few good ones are:
1). The Scottish Rite Hospital - they performed open-heart surgery on my neice back about 25 years ago, (at no cost to my brother and his wife). They were told to pay when they could!
2). My Church - because I know where every single penny goes, and a huge chunck goes to very needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas!
3). The city Women's Shelter - that protects abused and penniless women and their children, and helps to get them back on their feet.
by suzycue on December 16th, 2007
Absolutely...all my life since teenage.
Currently I am a member of the International Lions Club. Google Lions Club for all the services provided. Among many sight preservation related projects the one in which I am most involved is the raising of funds to buy and train guide dogs for blind..
I have been a mother, wife, and successful career woman....but I am so proud of the volunteer work in which I have been involved. That is where confidence and self-esteem finds its foundation in a young person...and satisfaction with life in someone older.
by Anonymous on December 8th, 2007
Often a children charity will come asking quarters for children in need. I gave them 2 quarters (couldn't afford anymore)
by Galeanda on December 8th, 2007
Yes I have. I donate money and time. For instance building or rebuilding places and cleanup after disasters.
by Anonymous on December 16th, 2007
Salvation Army.......
In 1968, there were riots in Nashville. many cold nights we stood watch to keep the peace.
Twelve hour shifts were demanding.
No one came to us, EXCEPT, The Salvation Army.
The workers brought us hot coffee and bologna sandwiches.
It tasted like a t-bone steak and we were thankful.
Now, each year, i donate money specifically to The Salvation Army.
When the chips were down, only The Salvation Army came around.
This, i will never forget.
by Jade on December 16th, 2007
Yes. Relay for Life, time and money
St Jude..money
Make a Wish..money
Humane Society..supplies money whenever I can
by Chosun One on September 13th, 2007
Definitely, working with troubled youth, peer mentoring, I consistently donate to the homeless and also Hurricane Katrina victims.
by anonymous on December 16th, 2007
I volunteer my time at the Literacy Center at my local library.
by ooo0 on December 16th, 2007
$50 to Save the Children Foundation.
by scubaduba on December 16th, 2007
I have been doing volunteer work since I was in high school, and I donate money to various charities.
I have been on two mission trips to Honduras as an interpreter for a medical team and to help put concrete floors in houses and build latrenes.
by Anonymous on December 16th, 2007
yes... A couple of weeks ago a group of us made Xmas cards to be sent to our men and women who are in the hospital in Germany because they were wounded in the war.
by Vampyre Bat on December 16th, 2007
Yes United Cerebral Palsy Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
by Anonymous on December 16th, 2007
Yes, I've helped at a free yard sale, that was neat, and I have helped at a soup kitchen...donated clothes and old toys to charity...money i've only given to the bell ringers....aond a few homeless people on the street....i've also helped with fixing up old homes to the less fortunate to have their very own first home...
by CruckinFazy on December 16th, 2007
Yes I do some Charity work as well as donating. We have big rag days at university.
by JohnOBonno on December 16th, 2007
There is a group of five people suddenly killed one Friday evening this past fall. A downed motorcyclist attracted the attention of four good Samaritans who in turn got themselves run over by a drunk driver in a Dodge Ram pick up. Killed all five, no life insurance and the bereaved families, all five of them needed serious financial help. The community took over with a series of fundraising concerts featuring local rock and blues artists, silent auction, raffles etc. to benefit those left behind with the shock and the nasty bills. I took a small part in the silent auction by offering a professional termite service for a house.
I think it is a worthy cause.
by spiff on April 20th, 2008
Yes I have. My main project right now is for the American Diabetes Association. My son is type 1 diabetic and we try to do a walk every year. I want this to be the best for him yet so we are getting geared up for the walk that will be in Oct.08.
If I had a wish I would want to be able to have the money to help all charities in one way or another.
by neveroddoreven on March 28th, 2008
Not yet, but i'm going to work with the homeless, either in a genuine charity capacity, or just by sitting and talking to them, or buying them food or whatever...
by Single White Male on March 26th, 2008
Yeah. I give money to my old schools and volunteer at a social services center on the weekends. The volunteer work I do for my own reasons: I enjoy the comeraderie of working with others who are not motivated simply by money. The fact that several hundred homeless people get served a good meal in 1.5 hours is a good thing too.
by R_Berue on June 19th, 2008
Thanks for the terrific opportunity to "talk-up" my favorite charities!
I do volunteer work and mentor patients at as well as donate some of my money to
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
1513 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19102-1177
I donate money to the
Lupus Foundation of America, SE PA Chapter
Wyncote House
25 Washington Lane, Suite 39-1
Wyncote, PA 19095-1403
Anyone who heard about or knows anything about physical rehabilitation, should investigate and inquire about Magee Rehabilitation Hospital. Please copy and paste the following link in your browser. OR please click on the link. Thanks!
http://mageerehab.org/
or the devastating disease, lupus. Please copy and paste the following link in your browser. OR please click on the link. Thanks!
http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/southeasternpa_about.aspx?articleid=803&zoneid=159
Discover for yourself how one or both of the above charities are benchmarks and highly respected, responsible institutions.
They are always and in all ways striving to outdo themselves and seeking a higher degree of achievement and excellence. Either or both are worthy of any contribution or donation.
The folks at those wonderful charities sure could put to good use contributions and donations. The contributions/donations can be any amount and in any one's name, honor or memory,
And/or a family's or a group's name or honor.
Our Family Slogan: "Every Good Wish to You and Yours!"
Thanks Very Much for taking the time to read this.
Very Truly Yours,
Ron Berue
Yes, that is my real last name!
Sources: My wonderful family!
Because you offered!
by twistedelm on September 12th, 2009
Yes I donated my time in our local area Food Pantry three years ago. Until one day our manager brought me over to the side. He told me that I had to get my hair cut. Now all the food containers were of the closed varity so I could see maybe wearing a hair net but why a full hair cut? Did my manager have the right to order me to to do this by law? I was a hard worker and many women would openly give me credit. Well what happened on the following day I went to work and out of the blue he ordered me to the door-you are done. What could I do? I really liked serving the public in that job and now nothing. I mean this was a volunteer position. Now I know what law my manager has broken but he thinks I am what-stupid so he can get away with it. Now I did not do anything about it because I sdimply did not have any funds to do so. So he knows hes free and clear. I would like to go back to the food pantry but I feel I am not wanted. Before I worked at the Food Pantry; I worked repairing lawn mowers at my home in Skowhegan; I had a few customers but when my eyesight got bad I had to stop working; Before this I worked at Cedar BRidge Nursing Home as a CNA for 6 years: Before this I worked taking care of my mother who lived in this house with me (she passed away in 1996; Before this I worked in Rhode Island in East Greenwich Auto Parts Store as a counter person; Before this I worked in the US Navy as a Helicopter Specialist--squardron HS-i; before this I worked at Jamesforestal Research Center (Plasma Research)- Before this: I worked; Before this I I attended Princeton High School; Princeton; New Jersey and before that I went to Valley Road Middle School; Princeton; New Jersey; Before that I went to a Elementary School;Princeton; New Jersey and before this our family lived in Chicago; IL. where my Dad was a salesman for an Engineering Firm. Before this; We Lived in Towsen; Md. Where my Dad ran his own Engineering Company--called Spacegas Co.--the begining.
by EmptyWallet on September 23rd, 2009
Yes I have. ME.
by Legend In Your Own Mind on January 18th, 2010
I've lived in poverty nearly my entire adult life. I live in a shed and get my water from a garden hose and help isn't out there for me so I ask why should I give money to organizations who dole "help" out in such small doses that it's barely noticeable and doesn't last more than part of a day?
I have helped plenty of people in my life, but it goes directly to the person I chose to help and never through some huge faceless organization with corporate logos and who's CEO's are paid more than many actual corporate CEO's.
Salvation Army? Goodwill? Save the [--insert name--] ? They give out relative pennies so their help is all but useless to the recipients, but the people running those shoes live in opulence and are paid huge salaries.
Sure..I'll give em every nickel I'll ever find in a coke machine next time..
How do i donate a cell phone to benefit a domestic violence shelter?
by Answerbag Staff on April 29th, 2010
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Is giving money to non-religious charities better value for money as they don't keep some of it for their church?
by Ombliss22 on October 24th, 2011
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Where I can get info about Tax Deduction For Donating A Car?
by syakila.daniel on August 25th, 2011
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Has anyone ever worked for Goodwill?
by Cloud35 on July 30th, 2011
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Charities should give all donated money to the cause they are raising money for? Your opinion please?
by scorpio on November 1st, 2011
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On Blank's behalf, I thank you for answering! +
by Jay Was Here - AYPWIP on December 27th, 2007
I realized when I answered this question that he would never read the response. The fact remains that it is a good question and I hope my answer influences others to do just a little more. :)
by Taylor on December 27th, 2007
No worries. Blank had some excellent questions! There's a group of us encouraging people to answer his questions. I have volunteered to thank those who do. :) I hope your answer influences others too.
by Jay Was Here - AYPWIP on December 27th, 2007
Taylor IM me!
by Scooter on December 27th, 2007