I'm curious, have our giving habits changed during this crappy economic downturn? Families are obviously very strapped for cash, and in turn, a lot of charities are hurting more now than ever. However, I also see evidence of a whole lot of generosity going on... it seems like it's the bad times that inspires our desire to help.So how do you and your family stand? Vote in the poll!
Remember- there is more than one way to be charitable. Sure, money is important, but so is giving your time and sharing your talents (I've heard this called the "3 Ts" at church- time, talent, and treasure. All 3 Ts are vital!)
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I never gave except for freebies at the drug stores and I give those to family and friends. We simply are not at the point in our lives where we can give. We are still getting our feet on the ground ourselves!
You know, people say that all the time about time and giving of yourself, etc...but when the charities talk about how bad things are, they're talking about money. In the end, it's all about the money. If there's nobody donating dollars, there's no food for those who donate time to serve at the shelters, etc. Which is very hard for people like me, who didn't have much to give before, and now have even less.
And on a positive note...sometimes it can just be in the form of giving a smile or holding a door for someone.
Katy, I do find when you open your hands and give, more comes back in that open hand. I agree with time, talent and treasure, it is the Catholic motto. If you truly cannot donate money, time is a great virtue. Even a SAHM can find some time to give to church, school or the community? I work full time, and manage to volunteer when I can. A few dollars in the church basket instead of lunch out? I don't know, but I think we can all give somewhere.
Marilyn's Money- I agree with you here. I thought for a very long time that since we don't have a lot of money, we couldn't give money or food donations. I was sooo wrong. I find that now the more I give, the more we have. Doesn't really seem to make sense until you actually try it.
I think that the economy has also pulled some of us back to realizing the truly important things in life. I find myself now spending a tiny bit more money on things/activities that put smiles on my kids faces rather than useless things our money used to be spent on.
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