Do You Give Enough To Charity?
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I recently read an article that highlighted the dramatic slump in charitable giving this year. It appears non-profits are struggling during the current economic recession and many are going to fall well short of budget projections for 2008 and 2009. I couldn’t help but wonder if we as Americans have lost sight of the less fortunate and those in need as our personal financial situations have tightened up.
Clearly retail sales have taken a beating during the past holiday season, but it still amazes me every time I walk into Best Buy or Target and see the long lines and crowds of people. I’d be willing to bet that many of us have lower budgets this year when shopping at these places, but there’s still massive amounts of dollars being spent on gifts. I was looking for a Ninetendo WII for my wife and couldn’t find one; they were basically flying off the shelves. After learning about the recent shortfall that’s sweeping across the charitable community, I couln’t help but feel a little guilty for spending much more then giving this year. Furthermore I couldn’t help but question our overall giving philosophy versus buying philosophy in our country.
Did you spend much more then giving this year? With the current economic climate do plan to give less to charity in 2009? Let us know what you think about charity in general or your recent giving habits in the comments below.
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Alberto said:
Being a college student, I find it difficult to contribute to charity. I did actually give a significant amount this year, and actually it exceeded my gift spending for the Christmas season.
It didn’t exceed my overall spending, but I don’t know many people who can actually do that.
December 27th, 2008 at 12:01 pm -
Chris said:
I give my time more than I give money to charity. Given my limited funds, I try to find something that I am able to donate my time and efforts towards rather than money. There are usually a lot of organizations that are not having problems with money, but are having a very hard time finding people to help fill volunteer positions.
December 29th, 2008 at 11:11 am -
Cindy said:
I think in these times charity begins at home - it definately does at my house this year. However, that doesn’t stop me from donating things I’m not using, cleaning out my pantry and giving unwanted food to food banks or doing what I can to help others in need. If anything I think people are more aware of the need for charity so this could benefit them afterall. I’m actually surprised more people aren’t selling their blood to the blood banks though, it makes a nice little side income.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:18 pm -
poor boomer said:
My monthly income is $900. How much should I give to charity?
January 5th, 2009 at 12:38 am -
Justin said:
That’s a great question; giving to charity doesn’t have to be about money. Sometimes the best kind of charity comes from giving your time. Ie. Boys and Girls Club
January 5th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
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