Thursday, April 2, 2009

Ways to Keep Giving Back, Even in a Slumping Economy

I know what you’re probably thinking… I can barely make ends meet now, how can I even think about giving to my favorite charities? Still, for those of us who would like to continue giving back to others who are less fortunate, there are ways to do just that… and without completely emptying the bank account.

1. Treat the family to a night out and give back at the same time. Restaurants often have special nights when you can eat there and a portion of the sales will go to a specific charity.

2. Many online lenders offer referral programs with high pay outs (anywhere from $20 to $100) for each referred borrower. This provides extra cash for things like giving to charities just for referring friends and family to loan sites!

3. Donate used items. Do some spring cleaning and search through your closets for items that you haven’t used in a while. Take a trip to Goodwill or any other charitable thrift store to donate all of your used gear.

4. Look for companies who have contribution opportunities available. Some companies will agree to “match” community donations earned for schools and other charitable organizations.

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