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How to Give Without Spending a Dime
– ratesupermarket.ca
The holidays are a time of giving, but with all the spending on gifts and parties and entertaining, it can be challenging to find a few extra dollars in your budget for charitable donations. We should remember, however, that giving to those less fortunate should be a priority all-year-round. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to do it without breaking the bank. Check out our list below and you’ll surely find that you have more to give than you think.
Give your time
We all feel like we don’t have enough of it, but when used wisely, each and every one of us has some time to give. Charitable organizations like food banks and shelters are always looking for a set of extra hands, and a couple of hours can make a world of a difference to someone in need. To get started, visit Food Banks Canada or YWCA to find your local food bank or shelter. If you have a young family, this can be an excellent bonding experience, and an opportunity to teach the kids the power of generosity.
Give your stuff
You may not have excess funds to donate, but you probably have an array of clothing and household items that are collecting dust – some even in new condition, right? This holiday season, do a sweep of the house and donate old jackets, baby toys, appliances, and whatever else you have lying around…
How to Give Without Spending a Dime
– ratesupermarket.ca
The holidays are a time of giving, but with all the spending on gifts and parties and entertaining, it can be challenging to find a few extra dollars in your budget for charitable donations. We should remember, however, that giving to those less fortunate should be a priority all-year-round. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to do it without breaking the bank. Check out our list below and you’ll surely find that you have more to give than you think.
Give your time
We all feel like we don’t have enough of it, but when used wisely, each and every one of us has some time to give. Charitable organizations like food banks and shelters are always looking for a set of extra hands, and a couple of hours can make a world of a difference to someone in need. To get started, visit Food Banks Canada or YWCA to find your local food bank or shelter. If you have a young family, this can be an excellent bonding experience, and an opportunity to teach the kids the power of generosity.
Give your stuff
You may not have excess funds to donate, but you probably have an array of clothing and household items that are collecting dust – some even in new condition, right? This holiday season, do a sweep of the house and donate old jackets, baby toys, appliances, and whatever else you have lying around…
