Charitable Living
Happy Monday! I scoured the Internet for some great quotes about giving and thought that I’d share with you all. Enjoy…Oh, and let me know if you have a favorite that’s not listed below! “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” – Dr. Maya Angelou “The love we give away is the only love we keep.” – Elbert Hubbard “If you would take, you must first give, [...]
Getting hitched? Instead of the traditional wedding favors (i.e., chocolates, matches, a mix CD), many couples are making charitable donations in their guests’ name. You can simply contact your preferred organization to work something out. Some charities will even provide you with donation cards or reception table tents to give your guests, like the American Diabetes Association. Or you can do a simple Google search to find examples of beautiful favor cards to provide your [...]
Everyday, we stumble into the world to work, play, eat, and everything in between. But, no matter how much fun we have in the streets, there’s really is no place like home (Thank you, Dorothy). On most days, there is no place that I’d rather be than my house. Yesterday, I was sitting around trying to think of little habits that I could introduce in order to make my household a giving household. And, to [...]
Dreamers. Delusional. Idealists. Spoiled. These are all words that some people use to describe the generation of young Americans. Well, it seems like the talkers can add “giving” and “volunteers” to the descriptions as well. In an article posted yesterday on The Nonprofit Times, the rate of volunteerism has increased in America, even as the economy worsens. And, these figures are being boosted by people between the ages of 16-24 years old! The Corporation for [...]
You know the routine…You look up one day and decide that you have too much stuff in your apartment/house and something must go! Maybe you’ll try and give the items away to family and friends. OR you may decide just to donate it to a charity thrift store. While you may think that thrift stores and consignment shops should just take whatever you give them, I’m here to warn you that is NOT the case. [...]
Often, actually too often, I hear my peers tell me that they want to volunteer but don’t know where (or how) to get started. I won’t lie to you…When people tell me that phrase, my inner KB drifts to a land of confusion and skepticism. Why? It’s because I’m wondering if they are really telling me the truth! I was talking to Luvvie last night at the Heineken with a Heart event and mentioned to [...]
When I got home last night, I noticed a stack of vouchers on the front desk of the lobby. The first thing that caught my said was something about 15% off. Upon closer inspection, I learned that the voucher was advertising the “Out with the Old, Save on the New” event that Ann Cares, the philanthropic program of the Ann Taylor stores, is hosting to benefit Goodwill Industries. From Monday, March 2 to Sunday, March [...]
In talking to many of you, it’s very clear that you’re more than ready for spring to arrive. You’ve picked out new shoes or are planning to purchase some new pairs to usher in the warm temperatures and green grass. Well, as you buy new shoes, at some point you may have to think about what to do with your old ones. If you have a local shelter or thrift store, then by all means [...]
As we give our money to nonprofits and various charitable groups, it’s very important that you know how your money is being used. That is, unless you have an unlimited amount of money to give. As for me, I want my dollars (or at least the majority) to go towards programs and services, and not administrative/operating costs. I posted an article on Examiner.com discussing how CharityNavigator.org can provide you with a picture of a charity’s [...]
