wish i could give more to charity

sidney7 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 08:14 PM

does anyone feel bad for not giving enough, sometimes none, to charities? i feel bad bec i haven't been making any money lately, not even enough to pay my rent+car+food each month so i've had to be stingy. i mean i know we all want to give more but is it wrong when we don't do ANYTHING to help people out like i'm doing right now?

momof1in150 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 04:53 AM

If you don't have the money then give your time. Many charities need people to volunteer their time to help.

PauletteGoddard · #3 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 07:24 AM

I have been feeling guilty. I donate food, kitchenware and used clothing when there are drives. I have a limited amount budgeted for charity, and am constantly seeking ways to whittle down my other expenditures so I can give a little more while remaining within budget. This year I pledged to help the hungry, and am having difficulty saying "no" to breast cancer runs, and feel trapped when some organization that doesn't have 503(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status calls me on the phone and I have to run to the computer to check them up and ask why they're not on Charity Navigator...

mishi07 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-16-2008, 07:25 AM

we all go through hard times, but the wheel always turn so when we can spare the extra cash is the time to donate.

jeffrey · #5 (**permalink**) 06-16-2008, 08:05 AM

There are actually a lot of ways that you can help charities without giving money:

http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/200...-no-money.html

ScrimpAndSave · #6 (**permalink**) 06-18-2008, 04:43 PM

I feel bad about it too. I wish I could help out animal shelters more. I go and pet them.

PrometheusIV · #7 (**permalink**) 06-29-2008, 05:39 PM

I am constantly analyzing how much I donate to charity to see if I can give more. There was once a time when I could not afford to donate money or time, because I was a student that worked a full-time job and made very little money. Now that I'm successful, I donate what I can when I can... However, I had to start by giving very little, and then seeing how much of an impact it made upon my monthly expenses. Eventually, you will discover just how much you can give without hurting yourself financially. However, if now is too early due to tight finances, then just wait until your income level increases! Or, simply donate your time to a charitable organization that needs volunteers...