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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.
Looking for Charitable Organizations to Help During the Holidays
Asked by J.S. from Indianapolis
on December 16, 2008
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I am totally embarassed to put myself and my family out there, when usually we are donating gifts to Toys for Tots and picking children to buy for off the Angel Tree, ...
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- I know the Cheer Committee in Hendricks Co used to help. The schools collected food and money, but I'm not sure how they find families to help. Maybe one of the school...
- I am not sure where you live but if you live in Hamilton County in Indiana there is an organization called Good Samaritan. They just did a whole big toy/clothing driv...
- I live in Hendricks County, Indiana....email me with your information address, etc. and I'll see what I can do. ____@____.com Best of luck to you!!
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 ...
Donations for Birthday Gift
Asked by B.T. from Kansas City
on January 25, 2012
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My daughter is turning 7 at the end of April so I'm doing some advanced planning for her birthday party. In the last year she has been invited to two parties where ins...
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- Maybe bring toys to be donated to a shelter or something? Even used items from the kids attending. It would help them clear out toys (I'm sure their moms will be all...
- pick a school or classroom. teacher always need more stuff. books, colors, anything
- With Easter about the same time you could "adopt a child" who is in foster care or even an elderly person in a residential home. Have families buy inexpensive toiletr...
Donating Light Fixtures
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on July 31, 2010
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Are there any charitable organizations that will take used light fixtures (brass and glass chandeliers)? I have tried Goodwill, Bridging, Craig's List and Freemarket ...
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- The all will take them. I recently donated several light fixtures to Goodwill and they were "thrilled" to have them. Apparently there's a big demand.
- Hi C. Unique thrift store has them for sale so they must also accept them. Good luck!! About me: 49 yo perfusionist, wellness coach also doing an online nationwid...
- I would also try habitat for humanity...i believe they have a store in blaine...we were able to donate our fixtures there and also get a new bath vanity for $10!!
What to Do with Dated Magazines?
Asked by C.D. from San Francisco
on April 9, 2009
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I have abunch of magaznes (Martha Stewart Living, Robb Report, Cookie, etc) that I want to get rid of. But I think some people/entities may be able to benefit from it...
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- I read through and there were a couple of my first choices. I will just add something a little different. I read that the SF Zoo uses magazines to stimulate the primates.
- Kaiser in Santa Clara takes old magazines.. just give them to the volunteers when you walk in.. I am sure other Kaisers will take them too. They use them for patients....
- You can join freecycle.org and post them. I am sure someone will take them
Are There Any Organizations/charities That Can Help This Family?
Asked by J. from Dallas
on October 19, 2007
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A close friend is going through a VERY rough time. Her husband lost his job and has started a new one, but the pay is significantly less for now. She is pregnant with ...
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- Not sure where your friend lives, but there are local United Way agencies that help families based on their ZIP code. For example, in Allen, it is Allen Community Outr...
- One organization that comes to mind is St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic charity. The family doesn't have to be Catholic to receive help. They can help with job placem...
- The White Rose Center is also a very good. I will keep that family in my prayers. BE BLESSED!
Volunteer Opportunities for Young Children
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on October 9, 2009
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My father passed away very unexpectedly the day after Christmas last year. He was always involved in charitable organizations so I thought a nice way to honor his mem...
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- You can adopt a family for Christmas http://www.voami.org/Services/ChildrenYouthFamilies/AdoptaFamily/tabid/3079/Default.aspx
- Call your local Lion's Club, food pantries or churches that feed the homeless. They could all use volunteers over the holidays. God bless you for giving your time. ...
- My church, which is Immanuel Lutheran (21/Romeo Plank Rd.), does have a food pantry, and they do a program called "Gifts for all God's Children". They have names of c...
Fundraising in Preschool??
Asked by D.C. from Pittsburgh
on May 10, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My child's preschool has several fundraisers each year, mostly for charities. The school plans activities that go along with the fundraiserthat take place...
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- I don't have the solution.... but just wait until your child is a little bit older... They gin up excitement about these fundraisers by offering prizes to the kids who...
- I'm a little unclear whether these fundraisers are for the preschool or other charitable causes? If they are for the preschool , then I think it is a little weird to...
- Boy!!! They are starting now in Pre-School? When I was a kid - I remember in late elementary school some fundraisers with the cookie dough and jump rope, but I didn...
