Five Ways to be Charitable Without Spending Money
For those with a big heart, but not a big pocket book.
If you are like me, you have a big heart, but not the pocket book to match. In my never ending search for ways to make this planet a more harmonious place, I have found a few ways to contribute to good causes without writing a check. Here are five ways you too can be a charitable soul.
- Donate clothes or household items- If you go through your closets, drawers, and garage, you will find several items you no longer need or use. Donating these items to a local church or charity such as Good Will or Salvation Army can help your community in more than one way. Someone may find your trash as a new found treasure, while the proceeds from your items may help provide education and career services for others in your community. Now isn’t that better than just throwing out your old clothes?
- Donate hair- If you have some long locks you are considering cutting off, why not donate your hair to a charity that will turn your ponytail into a wig for a sick child? This is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to make a charitable donation. In most cases all you need is 8 to 12 inches of hair with which you are willing to part ways. Some organizations that accept hair are Locks of Love, Wigs for Kids, Pantene Beautiful Lengths.
- Donate time- Becoming a volunteer in your community can be a very rewarding experience. There are numerous ways to lend a helping hand in your community. Find something that interests you and commit to helping out. As a volunteer you can decide how much time and effort you can afford to contribute.
- Donate recyclable goods- You are not using your old soda cans anymore, so why not donate them to a charitable cause? Many cities collect recyclable goods and turn the proceeds into donations to various charities. The Habitat for Humanity, for example, accepts aluminum cans which they turn into building supplies. Many fire stations collect cans and turn the proceeds into donations for burn centers. As we all know, recycling is also good for the environment. You can feel good about doing two good deeds at the same time. Check out what is available in your community.
- Donate blood- Find a local blood bank and donate a powerful gift of life. Not everyone is a candidate for this, however, so be sure to check the American Red Cross guidelines first.
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lanne
On August 9, 2008 at 9:11 am
Good ideas Josey. There are also some easy ways for bloggers and those who have websites to help too. There are many down loadable badges that can be placed on blogs and every time a reader clicks them, a sponsor donates to that charity. Very nice article.
The Quail
On August 9, 2008 at 9:41 am
This is a super article, very well written and very helpful to those that want to contribute of themselves without breaking their pocketbooks. Super Article and a Super Write.
nobert soloria bermosa
On August 9, 2008 at 12:38 pm
nice article,very charitable acts indeed,thanks Josey
nobert soloria bermosa
On August 9, 2008 at 12:39 pm
nice article,very charitable acts indeed,thanks Josey
Darlene McFarlane
On August 9, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Five very good ideas, Josey.
A great article.
Thanks
Unofre Pile
On August 9, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Just the act of writing this article is an act of charity. Very nice.
Anne Lyken-Garner
On August 10, 2008 at 10:45 am
Great job with this one, and you’re right too.
Ruby Hawk
On August 10, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Your ideas are a great way to be charitable without spending your hard earned cash. A big thumbs up.
william rodriguez II
On August 10, 2008 at 11:03 pm
You’re such agood person, Josey.Thanks for sharing this.
Josey
On August 11, 2008 at 5:42 am
Thank you, guys! Your support means a lot.
lynn high
On August 11, 2008 at 7:21 am
Great ideas that are very useful.
Alexa Gates
On August 12, 2008 at 3:54 pm
what great ideas!
G. Grissom
On August 12, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Josey,
I liked your ideas and have done them all at one time or another except for donating blood! Well, let’s just say I have never done it voluntarily anyways. I have a bad phobea about needles and do my best to stear clear of them. True (but funny) story…when I joined the Army (many moons ago) we had a day where we went from one station to another doing things like haircuts, dental, vision, measurements, picking up BDU’s…well, you get the picture. The last station was getting one shot after another. No one warned me about this. If they had, I might have reconsidered joining! LOL! Long story short, first shot made me dizzy, second, EXTREMElY dizzy, and the last three or four I don’t remember because I was passed out on the floor for those!! LOL!! So, no needles for me!! LOL!!
Ezzah Sammak
On August 14, 2008 at 6:43 pm
You have proved, that you can never run out of things do donate if you really want to be charitable.
Tracey Parece
On October 21, 2009 at 5:16 pm
These are very nice ideas. Thank you for writing this article. It gave me some good ideas on how to contribute and give back to society.
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