Charitable Giving

What’s The Concern?

Life is short. I want to make a difference. Where should I put my time and money? Can my values and passions be reflected in my use of money? What if my husband or partner disagrees? Should I give beyond what I can see and touch? Might I make a difference beyond myself? Should I even give? How much is enough? How do I determine how much to give to any particular organization? The poor, pollution, bad schools will always be with us. Why bother? What difference can any of us make? What about my time? Do I volunteer, or is sending money enough? To whom? How do I decide? How much time? If I volunteer my time, why should I vote? Am I not doing enough? If I volunteer my time and vote, why should I support political organizations and candidates? Helping others through some organizations is tax deductible. Helping others through politics is not. How do I balance the two? Why don't my elected representatives put my tax dollars to work on the same issues I give private time and money to? Do I care whether my tax money goes to a religious organization or to a service organization that does not have a religious affiliation?

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