Tuesday
February 10, 2009
Many international humanitarian organizations, such as World Vision International, the Christian Children's Fund, PlanUSA, Save the Children, and Children International, offers donors the opportunity to “sponsor” individual children living in poverty...
Monday
February 9, 2009
Whether it’s getting turned down for a loan, losing thousands of dollars from your retirement account, or even being laid off from your job, you’ve probably been affected by the current economic recession in some way. Times are tough for just about e...
Sunday
February 8, 2009
When deciding where to donate your money, one factor to consider is how much of the contributions are donated directly to the charitable program, as opposed to funds that are used for advertising, paying staff, soliciting donors, purchasing supplies, and other a...
Thursday
February 5, 2009
The truth is, there is no “average American.” Some people don’t donate a single cent to charity, while others donate millions every year. However, the annual report issued by Giving USA provides some interesting statistics on giving in America....
Wednesday
February 4, 2009
If you have an old car that you don’t plan to use any longer, one option for getting rid of it is to donate it to a charity. It’s a low-hassle way to help out people in need, while simultaneously receiving a deduction on your next tax statement. Howe...
Monday
February 2, 2009
If you’re a bookworm, you probably end up with mountains of books that you’ll never read again, cluttering up your shelves and closets. If you’re looking for a great way to gain back valuable space in your home and help people in need all at on...
Thursday
November 6, 2008
The familiar jingle of the Salvation Army bell at the local grocery store is easy enough to avoid (perhaps with a polite smile) if you are out of change to donate. But what happens when your mailbox is overflowing with unsolicited charity mailers, or worse&mda...