Charity Tidbits

Be Charitable Without Spending Money

Many people equate charity to financial donations. But individuals can be charitable with their time as well.

According to Charity Navigator, a nonprofit organization that monitors charities, Americans gave more than $290 billion to charity in 2010. Thirty-five percent of all donations went to religious organizations. Much of these contributions can be attributed to people giving to their local place of worship. Donations toward educational services and programs were the second most common types of donations.
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Seniors are targets of charitable fraud

Donating money to charity is one of the most selfless things a person can do. Unfortunately, criminals can easily prey on these selfless acts, using a person's desire to help the less fortunate for their own personal gain.

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, seniors should be especially mindful of fraud schemes.
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Why do the poor give more?

In times of an economic uncertainty, it can be difficult for the average person to come up with a few dollars to donate to charity when they might be struggling to pay their bills. However, statistics indicate that people who have the least to give tend to give the most.
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Teens make ideal volunteers

When it comes to volunteering, perhaps no group of people is better suited to volunteering their time and services than teenagers. Teenagers typically have lots of free time and are liable to gain great perspective on life from helping others.
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How shopping can benefit the community

Retail therapy can be good for the soul and the community -- provided consumers shop at the right stores. When spending money at shops that put some profits back into the neighborhood, consumers are supporting merchants with an eye on more than just the bottom line.
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Give back to the environment

When the subject of giving something back to a community comes up, many people forget about the environment. But giving back to the great outdoors is a great way to improve your community while enjoying some fresh air and soaking up some sun.
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