I do what I can, and wish I could give more. I give $12 a month to the Paralyzed Veterans of America. They send the nicest gifts. I asked them to stop with the address labels as I have enough to last two lifetimes, lol. Now they send me personalized stationary, a calendar, stickers, bookmarks, all sorts of stuff.

I give the same amount to The Humane Society. They also send me nice things, with cute animal themes.

I just ordered my Christmas cards from The American Cancer Society. It's nice to be able to donate to a cause that's close to my heart, as I lost both of my parents to cancer.

My brother is active in gay rights, so I give him a check for whatever he's walking for or doing. We also give to my husband's grandkid's school things.

If I was rich, I'd give SOOOOO much to help children and animals, but I'm not, so I give what I can.

I sometimes do. I'm also volunteering in a charity shop, the British Red Cross.

I sometimes do. I'm also volunteering in a charity shop, the British Red Cross.
That's wonderful. :) Donating yourself and your time is every bit as important as donating money.

I used to donate to alot of charities. I don't have the funds I used to so I've had to narrow it down to 3 - Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Orlando Union Rescue Mission, and the Greater Orlando Food Bank.

I used to send money to the Paralyzed Veterans of American, and the Vietnam Veterans of America, but because of my job loss and other things I havent been able to donate a dime, and I feel bad about that. :(

I do what I can, and wish I could give more. I give $12 a month to the Paralyzed Veterans of America. They send the nicest gifts. I asked them to stop with the address labels as I have enough to last two lifetimes, lol.

Tell me about it!!:lol:

Now they send me personalized stationary, a calendar, stickers, bookmarks, all sorts of stuff.

I also have more than enough coffee mugs, blankets, "scribble" pads, T-shirts(that I really don't even wear in the 1st place). I keep telling them to stop sending me stuff. Use the money you're spending to send the things on your cause!!


If I was rich, I'd give SOOOOO much to help children and animals, but I'm not, so I give what I can.

OH, I WOULD, TOO!!

That's wonderful. :) Donating yourself and your time is every bit as important as donating money.

Thanks. :) I volunteer Saturdays, but didn't go in yesterday because I'm very angry and depressed over something that happened at the beginning of the week and just didn't feel like going in. I phoned and told them I wouldn't be able to come, so I just went out and hung around some bookshops instead, and bought a few things.

I fully intend to be there next Saturday, though.

Do church offerings count? In our church, you have the option to donate your offering to missions, the food pantry, etc.

I don't donate to charity (as in organizations) but I do give to street beggars in my travels.

I do give to street beggars in my travels.

I do the same thing, even if it's something as little as $5.

Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke, Salvation Army, Children's charities and mostly animal charities (I'm a member of the OSPCA).

We also donated after the Tsunami to World Vision.

I tend to donate a lot of clothing and household goods to Goodwill too.

I donate to the Goddwill and to the United way. :) To the Salvation Army also.

I tend to donate a lot of clothing and household goods to Goodwill too.
I forgot about Goodwill. Since I know my corporate days are over, some people are getting some very nice clothes. I have to find that organization that helps poor women get back into the workforce. My wardrobe would be perfect for that. I always bought classic clothes too, so nothing's gone out of style. I have a walk-in closet packed with pant and skirt suits. I was a clothes horse. Lou used to joke that it made no sense for me to work because just about my entire paycheck went on clothes, the tailor and dry cleaning, lol. It will free up my closet too.

I donate to two charities/organizations a month. I have donated to Easter Seals, Special Olympics, Seedlings Braille Books, different cancer organizations. One of my friend's dads just got diagonsed with ALS. I'm planning to send a donation to an ALS organization sometime soon.

yes ALL the time. I'm constantly donating to the women's shelter i work at - food, clothes (gently worn and most never worn still with tags), dvds i no longer watch, gently used books, shoes (many unworn. i donated my nike shox and now everyday i see one of our clients wearing them and its nice to see them being enjoyed), purses (i donated one of my genuine coach bags once and a knock off chanel), toiletries, blankets, comforters, furniture (nightstands), appliances (a refridgerator and stove).




then i make monetary donations. a week ago i donated $10 to these firemen in front of stop & shop for jerry's kids mda. then anytime i see an official collection jar i'll put a few dollars in. like in super walmart where i normally grocery shop they have a ct children's medical center collection barrell and i always put $3 dollars in. we bought from the neighbor's kids' pta catalog that funds supplies and activities for the school. marvin has been donating to the humane society for years - we're always getting those animal themed address labels.





everytime i checkout on ebay with paypal i click the donate $1 option to whatever organization they have featured (unless i don't believe in the cause). i put money in the collection plate at church every sunday. i mean they're small amounts but they add up quickly.

I donate a lot to Susan G Komen, every year I do the "race for the cure." I also give my time, at my Church every month we do a Dress for success where women in shelters come and they receive makeovers and clothing. Every Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter my husband and I volunteer at a Shelter.

I donate to two charities/organizations a month. I have donated to Easter Seals, Special Olympics, Seedlings Braille Books, different cancer organizations. One of my friend's dads just got diagonsed with ALS. I'm planning to send a donation to an ALS organization sometime soon.
I lost my grandfather to ALS - that is indeed a worthy cause. Send my love to your dad's friend. Here's more info:

http://www.alsa.org/

I have been volunteering for the Seattle Aquarium since 1998. My husband and I donate a ton of stuff that we don't need anymore. There is a company that will bring a van around once a month and we just leave a bag at our driveway. We also donate to Pandas International, Friends of the Sea Otter, The Marine Mammal Center and various other charities.
I'm big on donating!

I donate to the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health every year. And I am a part of BAPS Charities and we collect money every year for the annual walkathon that benefits so many people in the world!

I'd like to thank Janice for her very kind donation for this year's walk! I don't want to bump up my old thread on that, but I forgot to publicly thank her for her very kind donation! You're awesome!

I donate to charities sometimes, if I find myself with extra money. :)
I, like Janice, am a clothes horse, and I make sure to donate all the clothes I don't want to Good Will. I also enjoy volunteering for various church events for charity. It's always really fun. :D

I donate clothes to Good Will as well.

I donate my old clothes I wore as a kid to Good Will, other clothes I wore more recently, and toys/other stuff of mine I had as a kid :).

I forgot to mention, right around when 911 happened, I donated a sum of money to this fund for 911. I forget what the company's name is. It's on the tip of my tongue, but I was happy and glad to support something like that. It made me feel great too.

I used to send money to the Paralyzed Veterans of American, and the Vietnam Veterans of America, but because of my job loss and other things I havent been able to donate a dime, and I feel bad about that. :(
Don't feel bad. You gave when you could, and I'm sure you'll give again when you can.

I donate to the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health every year. And I am a part of BAPS Charities and we collect money every year for the annual walkathon that benefits so many people in the world!

I'd like to thank Janice for her very kind donation for this year's walk! I don't want to bump up my old thread on that, but I forgot to publicly thank her for her very kind donation! You're awesome!
You're welcome. I had the easy part, just whip out the 'ole debit card. You had the hard part, walking all those miles. Yikes! Good going though. That was very very kind of you!

I donate to the goodwill and i try to buy things from Lors school. Im quite broke from the divorce so i cant afford anything else.

I donate to charity. I've given to Red Cross, Second Harvest Food bank. I also give to my church tithe and offerings.

I donate to Goodwill and to a non-profit that I'm fond of. I also do volunteer work for a tenant's right gp when I have a chance.

I donate to the American Cancer Society & the March of Dimes & a couple of other charities. And at Christmas I usually drop money in the Salvation Army kettle, as well as participating in the Angel Tree Program.

Don't feel bad. You gave when you could, and I'm sure you'll give again when you can.



You're too kind. :)