Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Donate to Charity

By Lyn Tribes


It is fulfilling to give back to the society hence charity giving makes you feel good. This practice has been encouraged since childhood, but, unfortunately countable people adhere to it. There are a myriad of charitable organizations all around the globe working tirelessly to create an impact. The feeling that one gets after donating to charity is worth the effort. Donations made to organizations that assist victims caught up in conflicts, poverty and other social related problems, go a long way in changing lives and creating social awareness. Notably, charity donations are not restricted to money only. Usually, people donate food, clothes, blood and computer supplies among other items. Before making a donation to charity, it is advisable to be aware of the details of the organization and its activities so as to ensure that the donation made is worthwhile.

The saying "it is better to give than to receive" is true, but giving and receiving both at the same time is better. There are a lot of advantages gained by donating to the less fortunate. The government has a way of rewarding those who donate in these charitable programs. If you own a business or if you earn more money, the more you give back to the community, the higher tax deductions or write-off you will get. Of course, the amount of deduction will always be dependent on the value of the donation you have given. There is nothing wrong with wanting to write off tax deductions especially if you are doing these so you can give more in form of donations. The higher the donation, the higher the tax deductions will there be as well.

The second thought which stops people from doing charity is, "What difference a small sum of money can make?" Well, think once and think clearly - doesn't every fiber contribute to the strength of a rope? If we all think against charity, then how much money this institutions are going to receive? How are they going to continue the good work they are doing? All our pennies combined are going to make thousands of dollars and combined we can make a difference. We must make a habit of countering our fear.

Kind deeds that are done to others also inspire other people to do the same thing. This is one of the great advantages of helping the needy. You motivate and encourage other people by doing the same thing. Imagine how the world will be like if each and every one of us is used to lending a hand in our own, little ways. There are a lot of ways we can do to achieve this sense of fulfillment; by helping people to build houses free of charge, teaching the street children, donating old books and clothes or by participating in the community's livelihood programs. Inspiring others will make them participate in these charitable programs and will also make them feel good by donating to charity.

Beyond the above mentioned benefits of charity donations, giving is a mystical quality. This is appreciated when a another persons life has been touched positively. When giving to a good cause, additional benefits can accrue to the person giving. Therefore, it is undeniable that charity giving makes you feel good.




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