Charities & Causes

Charities on a budget!

Charities & Causes

Posted by: moreta

28th May 2011 09:12pm

I'm on a disability pension and barely have enough to live on. So I have to be choosy and creative. There is a site called i-donate which sends you emails and donates money to your chosen charity via the points you accumulate.
I never give to charities that ring me up because they get too pushy.
I will always support local raffles.
And I give my time at the local neighbourhood house.

Anonymous
  • 31st Mar 2014 09:27pm

When I first had a steadyish income, I sponsored a child in Bolivia. I find this is a good way to make sure you're contributing while not having to put too much thought into it. They only take $40 out of my account each month and I know that the child and their community is greatly benefitting.

Another great way to give to the poor in a round-about way is to shop at salvos or vinnies, and go to the life-line book store. This way you can be buying the things that you need while also donating to a worth-while cause.

I find that if you are really struggling financially, the little things count. Give a dollar to the homeless man you pass in civic. Tip the window-washer a bit more than you usually would. It might not seem like much at the time but it all adds up and you know you're making God smile.


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