Given to any holiday charities?
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Given to any holiday charities?
| Fri, 12-18-2009 - 10:04am |
Has your debt prevented you from giving to holiday charities this year?
Or have you managed to give anyway? And in what form?
Toys for the needy? Cash to the Salvation Army? Canned goods to the food bank?
How were you able to contribute?

I think I answered this to a similar post last week, but we did adopt a family from the giving tree at work.
I wouldn't say directly debt, but my financial troubles have stopped my giving this year. In addition, I use to volunteer a fair bit through various social groups that I use to be a part of but now wasn't asked (and didn't know how to get involved - couldn't remember the contact). So, without Girl Scouts, I'm not gift-wrapping for charities anymore. I use to play an administrative role (on top of donations) for a Christmas Hamper but since I don't have that job anymore...
So, there is definitely a connection. I somewhat justify it in ways of "when I have plenty I give, and at other times I've relied on these systems. Right now, keeping to myself is helping prevent my relying on these systems, which is good for both them and me too. When I'm back on my feet, I'll give again." Somewhat weak, but true.
Sharon
Angel
Wife to Wayne, Mommy to Tyler (15), Nickolas (3) and Noah (1)
I donate to a european orphanage but thats year round...
Small donations throughout the holiday season when I am asked...
Duke
I donate througout the year to "Farley Foundation", which is an organization which assists the elderly and disabled with veterinary care for their pets.
Kate
We gave $25 to local fire dept for food baskets to be given to the needy.