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Charitable Contributions...what Do You Think?
Asked by S.M. from Kansas City
on July 23, 2011
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From time to time I hear about the idea that the charitable deduction could go by the wayside again. I don't believe enough people give to charities in the first plac...
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- It is my suspicion that the government would prefer that people NOT give to charities, and instead people in need HAVE to rely on the government for assistance. Most ...
- Like you - I believe it's important to give to charities - real ones that actually do good....there are scams out there!! URGH!!! People trying to take advantage of pe...
- We give 10% of our gross income to our church because they have set up a lot of organizations that send relief and aid to the rest of the world. We trust them and hav...
Toys and Tats Charitable Drive.... DONATIONS DENIED!!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on December 23, 2011
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My tattoo artist owns his own shop, and every year I help him do the 'Toys and Tats' charitable drive.
Basically, you can get a free, small tattoo off the wall (no...
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- In the meantime, I read an article a couple of days ago about how Toys for Tots in the Philly area was only at about 30% of what they usually get every year...one week...
- You have got to be kidding! Tattoos are so common place these days, it really surprises me that this would be a problem! I hope someone else can shed some light on why...
- Well, that's definately the dumbest thing I've heard today. I'm glad you were able to eventually get the gifts to someone.
Hands on Charitable Christmas Stuff to Do?
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on December 1, 2011
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What are some of your favorite charitable experiences to do for holidays with kids? Every year I do the regular donating and food bank drives etc, but the kids have no...
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- I second the suggestion of Samaritan's Purse/Operation Christmas Child but I'm betting the deadline for box drop off is nigh......check the website. We did this one l...
- We took clothes and toys to people who lost everything in a fire when I was 9. My mom was a real heathen but would come through if others were in need. She also gave t...
- You could take some extra supplies to a school in a poor neighborhood or donate spare clothes to the school nurse. A guy I go to church with takes his son to the hos...
Ideas on Teaching Kids to Be Charitable
Asked by J.P. from Pittsburgh
on June 24, 2010
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I have been trying to think of ways to teach my kids about giving. They are only 4 and 2 years old, and this is where I am unsure. There are always causes to donate to...
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- We have younger family members, so we hand down our toys instead of donating them. The one idea that seemed to work pretty well for us was... when our twins turned fo...
- We put our change in a jar through out the year. at christmas, the kids count it up (we got one of those change counters so even young ones could help) & we usually m...
- your ideas are great! Just model being a kind and charitable person and I think that will go a long way. Is there a program in your community at christmas where you ...
Holiday Charitable Giving Advice
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on December 8, 2008
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I would like to select a good organization for our family to help support this year. We have limited funds and I would prefer to get our kids engaged by selecting toys...
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- we just did a food drive for the chicago food depository. My daughter helped me decorate a big box and we placed it in a common area in our condo building. then, I enc...
- Every year we usually go to the post office and pick up a letter to Santa. Some of the children ask for basic essentials such as coats, boots, etc. and of course toys,...
- Chicago Parent has a piece this month on Chicago Catholic Charities' Celebration of Giving. (the families don't have to be Catholic to receive the gifts.) It sounded l...
Giving a Church Offering
Asked by D.D. from Chicago
on November 17, 2010
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My daughter is attending a Lutheran preschool for the first time this year. She has been going for just over 2 months. My family and I aren't very religious and do n...
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- My daughter attends a preschool at a Methodist church. We are Christians, but do not attend this particular church. My daughter sometimes comes home with those envel...
- No, but it's a good thing to teach the kids. Being charitable, taking care of the church, etc. My DD went to a lutheran preschool at the age of 3 and we always gave he...
- Maybe they have an offering time at school and other kids give, so she brought home her envelopes so she would have something for the next offering. Usually when kids ...
Charitable Donations
Asked by D.H. from Tampa
on May 9, 2006
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I am looking for a very good organization to doante many new baby items. Preferrably an organization that helps young single mothers. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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- The preg. center is a great place. to find out more about them their web site is www.pregctr.net They can always use nice things to give to the young girls that come t...
- dear D., how generous of you. I do know that there are pregnancy centers and shelters that are always in need. Catholic Charities helps mothers.
- Oh, you dear sweet thing! I'm so sorry to hear your story! I know the Lord will bless your hearts and restore them in the near future, just keep faith. In the meant...
Searching for Worthy Women's Charitable Org That Needs Nice Business Suits.
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on March 3, 2007
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Prior to having my daughter at a later age, I had a long career in Marketing/Advertising/Management where I had to wear business suits everyday. They are all high-end ...
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- http://www.attitudesandattire.org/ They are located in Dallas. Good luck
- There is an organization in Dallas that does exactly what you need. They are called "Dressed for Success". They are a wonderful group that uses business atire as a l...
- In Fort Worth is Berry's Good Buys benefitting Safe Haven of Tarrant County. 1701 W. Berry St. near University ###-###-####
Giving to Neigbors
Asked by T.M. from St. Louis
on September 15, 2011
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Let me start off by stating that when my son gets rid of things he no longer wants anymore, I let him sell the item and keep the money for something else he may want. ...
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- as annoying and rude as it is, when you give something to someone it is than theirs to do with as they please. I would let this drop.
- I agree not to confront them. I'd be seething as well, probably mostly for the message it sent to my kid, but I think you should just let it go. Anything else you wi...
- Well once an item is given to someone, it's done. Whatever they decide to do with it is their business and of no concern of yours. Is it frustrating? Yep it sure it...
Giving an Allowance?
Asked by J.S. from Los Angeles
on May 25, 2008
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Hi Moms! Our 10-year old son is requesting a $5 a week allowance. He takes out the trash and recycling; sets and clears the dinner table; empties the dishwasher, gets ...
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- At the local swapmeets, they sell ceramic piggybanks with NO opening. My BIL makes his kids stuff them to the top and when they cant get one more cent in, they take it...
- Dear J., Sounds like you have a GREAT KID! I don't know all the info to take into account, but if he is that good and you don't give him SOME freedom to have his ow...
- Hi J., I think giving a child allowance is an opportunity to teach many skills. You can teach him budgeting, etc, so he can buy things. Don't assume you know how ...
