Wealthy Americans are generally disposed to making financial contributions.  Those in the middle class are equally helpful,  and give whatever they could afford.   Americans, regardless of status, are generally sensitive to the needs of those that are unfortunate.  During this critical juncture, when the nation’s economy has severely deteriorated, the word, “charity,” rings loud and clear in many circles of our society.  It is a part of the fabric of our lifestyle and heritage. 

Nowadays, it is not uncommon to come across those that are homeless and deserving of whatever we can spare.  We should not consider them to be insignificant statistics that we see huddled on sidewalks, or standing here and there, desperate and confused.   Even, when we think that some of the homeless might be mentally afflicted, such a thought should not stop us from showing our heartfelt concern toward their plight and predicament. 

Charity does not have to be merely financial.  It includes donations of clothes, food and whatever else we might want to contribute in order to mitigate the circumstances of those that are in dire need.  

Religion itself advocates the importance of helping those in need.  Charity is considered to be one of its pillars.  Bear in mind,  while the recipient of  charity feels comforted, those that give should feel no less satisfied by the performance of an act of humanity, regardless of its quality and measure.