Comments on: My Point of View on Charity http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/my-point-of-view-on-charity/ This is where your finance takes place Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:02:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Good causes supported by the financial blogging community | DINKS Finance http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/my-point-of-view-on-charity/comment-page-1/#comment-17417 Good causes supported by the financial blogging community | DINKS Finance Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:17:18 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/?p=1934#comment-17417 [...] The Financial Blogger discusses his views about giving money to the homeless and how he chooses a charity in his post My Point of View on Charity.  The Financial Bloggers charity of choice is The Children’s Dream Foundation.  As a father of 2 young kids, he chooses to give to charities that help out children in need. [...] [...] The Financial Blogger discusses his views about giving money to the homeless and how he chooses a charity in his post My Point of View on Charity.  The Financial Bloggers charity of choice is The Children’s Dream Foundation.  As a father of 2 young kids, he chooses to give to charities that help out children in need. [...]

]]> By: Carnival of Personal Finance - History of College Football Edition — StretchyDollar http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/my-point-of-view-on-charity/comment-page-1/#comment-6780 Carnival of Personal Finance - History of College Football Edition — StretchyDollar Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:05:19 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/?p=1934#comment-6780 [...] Financial Blogger from The Financial Blogger presents My Point of View on Charity, and says, “Should you be giving to the homeless? How can you walk by them without thinking a [...] [...] Financial Blogger from The Financial Blogger presents My Point of View on Charity, and says, “Should you be giving to the homeless? How can you walk by them without thinking a [...]

]]> By: The Financial Blogger http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/my-point-of-view-on-charity/comment-page-1/#comment-6740 The Financial Blogger Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:19:08 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/?p=1934#comment-6740 LB, I actually wondered a few times what would be their reaction if I was to offer food... quite interesting to find that I almost avoid getting beaten up ;-) LB,
I actually wondered a few times what would be their reaction if I was to offer food… quite interesting to find that I almost avoid getting beaten up ;-)

]]> By: LB http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/my-point-of-view-on-charity/comment-page-1/#comment-6729 LB Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:38:51 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/?p=1934#comment-6729 I used to work at a non-profit organization in the inner city of Winnipeg and I often got asked for donations. I used to give a fair bit of money even though I wasn't making very much. Very often the request was so the person could buy food. So I stopped giving money and started offering to take him or her to a neighbourhood restaurant. I stopped altogether when the beggars started to get aggressive and belligerent because they only wanted the money. NO ONE ever took my offer of food. Now I give to charities that help street people and for the most part ignore beggars. I used to work at a non-profit organization in the inner city of Winnipeg and I often got asked for donations. I used to give a fair bit of money even though I wasn’t making very much. Very often the request was so the person could buy food. So I stopped giving money and started offering to take him or her to a neighbourhood restaurant. I stopped altogether when the beggars started to get aggressive and belligerent because they only wanted the money. NO ONE ever took my offer of food. Now I give to charities that help street people and for the most part ignore beggars.

]]> By: Weekly Dividend Investing Roundup – August 22, 2009 | The Dividend Guy Blog http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/my-point-of-view-on-charity/comment-page-1/#comment-6677 Weekly Dividend Investing Roundup – August 22, 2009 | The Dividend Guy Blog Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:05:30 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/?p=1934#comment-6677 [...] My Point of View on Charity [...] [...] My Point of View on Charity [...]

]]> By: David http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/my-point-of-view-on-charity/comment-page-1/#comment-6662 David Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:59:17 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/?p=1934#comment-6662 I'm blessed to have never known how it is to be living on the streets and I know how you feel walking past homeless people. My heart breaks for the homeless and sometimes I'll stop and give some money. However, I'd rather go and buy them a burger or something and sit and talk to them - which I've done on occasion. But I think the best way is to give to the individuals and charities who's mission it is to help and reach out to the homeless. Also, help the missions and charities that are on the cutting edge of helping people ever getting into homelessness. Thanks for your honest post. I’m blessed to have never known how it is to be living on the streets and I know how you feel walking past homeless people. My heart breaks for the homeless and sometimes I’ll stop and give some money. However, I’d rather go and buy them a burger or something and sit and talk to them – which I’ve done on occasion. But I think the best way is to give to the individuals and charities who’s mission it is to help and reach out to the homeless. Also, help the missions and charities that are on the cutting edge of helping people ever getting into homelessness. Thanks for your honest post.

]]> By: susan http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/my-point-of-view-on-charity/comment-page-1/#comment-6653 susan Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:42:34 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/?p=1934#comment-6653 also I only give when I can receive a donation receipt. this means I never say yes to the cashier when asked if I would like to add a $1 to my grocery bill or (big meanie) to the boy scouts selling apples outside the liqour store. (although I do buy a poppy from the salvation army in November). I also always check the "receipt wanted" box when there are fundraising events at my kids' school (like jump rope for heart). Why not take advantage of these deductions if they are available. the organization gets the same money either way and this way I have more to give. on a side note, everyone needs to watch for donation schemes. if you are offered a receipt in excess of your donation amount, then run! these scams are being audited (sometimes years later) and the resulting penalties and interest can be substantial. you can also verify the legitimacy of a charity on the CRA website where they have a search feature and they show who is ok and which charities have had their licenses revoked. also I only give when I can receive a donation receipt. this means I never say yes to the cashier when asked if I would like to add a $1 to my grocery bill or (big meanie) to the boy scouts selling apples outside the liqour store. (although I do buy a poppy from the salvation army in November). I also always check the “receipt wanted” box when there are fundraising events at my kids’ school (like jump rope for heart). Why not take advantage of these deductions if they are available. the organization gets the same money either way and this way I have more to give.

on a side note, everyone needs to watch for donation schemes. if you are offered a receipt in excess of your donation amount, then run! these scams are being audited (sometimes years later) and the resulting penalties and interest can be substantial. you can also verify the legitimacy of a charity on the CRA website where they have a search feature and they show who is ok and which charities have had their licenses revoked.

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