There is no right or wrong amount to give when it comes to donating money. Any amount of money you can afford to give will be appreciated. Most charities suggest some level of giving. Remember that you can choose one of these levels, or you can write in your own amount if you prefer. Don't feel "boxed" in by their suggestions. Several organizations offer benefits for donations. There are several ways you can structure your donation. You can give a one-time gift, an annual gift, or even a monthly gift if you so choose. Most charities that solicit donations do so once a year, but you can always donate on your own schedule.
Only donate money that you are sure you can spare. See if your employer has a "matching gift" program. Many companies will match the donation an employee makes to a charity. This is a wonderful way to double your gift and force that nasty company of yours to grow a soul. If you want to claim your donation as a tax deduction, you must get a receipt.
on 8/12/2009
Please help my youth pastor. They are in need of some repairs on their vehicle. They are trying to get grant through an orginazation called modest needs. Please go to www.modestneeds.org and look for request #117746. I would greatly appreciate it as they have helped me so much and I know they could really use the financial help. Here is their story I copied from the modest needs web page.
We are Youth Pastors at a church in Poinciana, Florida. As this is a brand new church, we do not receive any compensation from the church. We have had to work full time at other jobs to pay our bills for the past 4 years while still working full time at the church as well. Both my husband and I worked full time jobs until the 23rd of July when my husband's job laid him off. He has been looking for another job applying everywhere with no such help.
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beamer03 said
on 8/12/2009 Please help my youth pastor. They are in need of some repairs on their vehicle. They are trying to get grant through an orginazation called modest needs. Please go to www.modestneeds.org and look for request #117746. I would greatly appreciate it as they have helped me so much and I know they could really use the financial help. Here is their story I copied from the modest needs web page.
We are Youth Pastors at a church in Poinciana, Florida. As this is a brand new church, we do not receive any compensation from the church. We have had to work full time at other jobs to pay our bills for the past 4 years while still working full time at the church as well. Both my husband and I worked full time jobs until the 23rd of July when my husband's job laid him off. He has been looking for another job applying everywhere with no such help.
Then, we had some trouble with our brakes...