Donating to Charity

Donating a car is a good way to help a charity while earning a tax deduction for yourself. An online search will give names of numerous charities where you can donate a car in Los Angeles, but...

Does this look like your car? Broken down, parts missing--generally beyond repair? Getting rid of a junk car can be a hassle. Sometimes you can sell the car to someone who will use it for parts,...

This article will cover how to donate used Christmas Cards. While Christmas Cards are a beautiful Holiday Tradition, they can be wasteful and many people would like to contribute to a good...

ebegging or ibegging is becoming popular way to reach others donating. Its not only for people on the streets begging anymore. Now surfing the internet you might come across one of these sites or...

Giving to the Salvation Army is a noble cause. The organization donates its time and efforts to helping those with the most need. A gift basket is a great way to make a donation to the Salvation...

Have you caught the fever from the growing Go Green movement, and find your small town doesn't support recycling? Are you tired of paying so much for your garbage service? Or maybe you've been...

You can donate a car to charity in your community for the benefit of everyone. You are able to get rid of your car when you donate a car to charity and get a tax deduction. A local technical...

Clear Water Initiative was founded by Army Captain, Benjamin Sklaver who died this past October 2, 2009. The wonderful non-profit charity has provided clean drinking water to more than 6,500...

When people run donation drives for charities, they often sort out the worn linens and dispose of them. Many charities not only accept worn linens but welcome them. Donating worn hotel towels...

Children are the center of attention at Christmastime, and yet many children's families are too poor to provide for them year round, much less at Christmas. If you're reading this, you can...

More than 700,000 children in Africa die each year from malaria---a completely preventable illness. This disease, spread by mosquito bites, can be eradicated. It has been reported that 90 percent...

You can donate to your local food bank or charity without breaking the bank . Here is a way to do this . This year more than ever local charities are in need of our help . The number of people...

Used magazines can be an ideal resource for learning about past world events, taking a peek into the fashion of by-gone eras or simply using them to make collages and pictures for friends and...

Donating old or worn hotel towels serves multiple purposes. If you donate used hotel towels in bulk, you can write off the charitable donation on your tax returns. You also save a pile of worn...

Feeding children in Africa may sound like a nebulous, out-of-reach task, but there are a number of things you can do as an individual to further this mission. Hosting a casual potluck benefit,...

Donating your motorcycle to charity can help sick children, communities and nonprofit organizations. Selling a motorcycle can be frustrating and take time; if your motorcycle is sitting in your...

Don't know what to do with your old baby gear after your child has grown out of them? I have a few ideas to share with you on what to do with those items.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated in October. October 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of awareness, education, and empowerment according to nbcam.org, the Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

Getting rid of clutter is not easy, but can be achieved. It's like eating an elephant.....one step at a time. Here's a few tips to help.

A Silent auction is a type of auction where bids are written on a sheet of paper. At the end of the auction the person with highest listed bid wins the item. This form of auction is perfect for...

Donating your motorcycle to charity is a great alternative to selling if you just want to get rid of it. An unused motorcycle takes up space in your garage, and selling it takes time and money in...

Everyone who wears prescription glasses knows that no matter how much you love them, eventually the time comes when you need to get a new pair. It seems a shame to just throw them away, but what...

Whether you're working directly for a charity organization or are holding a fundraiser that will benefit a charity, having a company to donate items the charity needs or items that can be given as...

Whether you have a friend or loved one serving in the military in Iraq or just want to make a supportive gesture to the men and women in uniform stationed there, a care package is a great way to...

There are many different ways to help people in need, including giving a "Mercy Bag." If you keep a Mercy Bag in your car and ready to give, you will always be ready to extend the hand...

To honor National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October), many people may find a desire in their heart to make a difference. Since nearly 2 million women are abused by their intimate partner...

Work camps provide an opportunity for international volunteers to converge and help a needy community with an important project. If you plan on participating in a work camp, you should start...

Many children in the world need help. Especially in war-torn or undeveloped countries, there are thousands of children without parents who can't get food, clothes, safe shelter, drinking water or...

Help someone the next time you get a haircut by donating your hair to a charity that makes wigs for cancer patients going through chemotherapy, or for patients with diseases such as alopecia...

Cancer patients often lose their hair during chemotherapy treatment, leading in many cases to a loss of self-identity and self-confidence. Burns, accidents, surgery and an array of illnesses can...

Donating your car to charity is a great way to better your favorite cause and get a tidy car donation tax deduction as well. Automobile donations are one of the most versatile ways to give and...

One of the best ways to raise money for a charity organization is to hold a raffle. However, to make money on this raffle, you have to obtain the items you are raffling off for a low or zero...

Collectors buy, sell and trade used postage stamps like any collectible item. The value of these stamps varies greatly based on factors such as the type or condition of the stamps....

When disaster strikes the need to donate disaster relief is compelling. Whether in your home town, across the country or across the world, disaster relief donation can help alleviate the sorrow...

October is breast cancer awareness month, and many groups around the country help raise money through hosting a raffle during an event. For example "Volley for the Cure" often involves...

If you are looking for a way to spend those extra few dollars, donating to a worthy cause is an excellent use of your funds. From cancer research to disaster relief, literacy to feeding the...

This is a great example of doing good without much effort. If you go to www.freerice.com you can test your knowledge and make a small donation every time you get the right answer. You can select...

Hollywood has been taken over by young starlets. Among them is the kissable and sexy Jessica Alba. Though most people agree she is beautiful, a lot of people question her acting skills. This...

Like many other charities, nonprofit veterans organizations have begun to accept car donations from the general public. The donated cars are usually given minor mechanical repairs and the interior...

The Congo is literally hell on earth! Especially for Congo woman. They suffer at the hands of men daily. They are tortured, raped, mutilated and disfigured and few do little to help them. Here...

Donating your furniture is a great way to get rid of unwanted furniture as well as help a good cause. Donating furniture also offers incentives such as tax write offs and credits. Refer to the...

Those of us working in offices know how difficult it can be to come up with new and fun ways to raise money. Whether you need money for monthly birthday celebrations, flowers for sick employees,...

Interested in getting rid of that dusty bookcase in your garage? Or maybe your workplace has an old copy machine that has been replaced with one that's new-and-improved? There are many outlets in...

Has someone you know been diagnosed with cancer or serious some disease? Or has someone died unexpectedly and the family needs financial help? A benefit is a great way to help a family in their...

If you donate your vehicle to charity, you will not only receive the satisfaction of doing a good deed, but you will also receive certain tax benefits. However, with the donation, certain...

After a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer Patrick Swayze passed away in September 2009. Most remembered for the movie Dirty Dancing, Patrick Swayze's career produced about 30 movies and one very...

Hewlett-Packard (HP) believes a creative educational experience is key to engaging the minds of young people. They also believe that technology can play an influential role in achieving this goal....

Fund-raisers provide a hands-on way to support the breast cancer awareness cause. Every donation makes a difference, making both small- and large-scale events worthwhile. A partnership with...

This has been a realy tough year for my family when it comes to money but I have an inner need to be giving during the holidays. I would hate to think of a child without a toy on christmas!!! I...

Silent auctions can be good ways to generate funds for a nonprofit organization. Everything from rental space and food to entertainment and auction items can be donated for the event, meaning more...