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Charity Donation Reminder

MarieIG — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 16:07:58 GMT

Just a reminder for those who have been meaning to contribute to a charity this year, or want to contribute more before the end of the year, but haven't gotten around to it. Many charities take contributions on-line, and take donations of all sizes! From cancer research, alzheimer's research, animal support, help for the impoverished, your local community center, your religious organization outreach for the poor - there are many worthy charities. Happy New Year's to All!

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 16:26:29 GMT

And that also includes anything you want to drop off at the Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc. They ARE open today!

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Oznell — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 16:27:53 GMT

Great reminders, @MarieIG and @Tinkrbl44, thanks!

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:03:54 GMT

Just made my last donation of this year to Warrior Canine Connection, got to look out for our veterans.

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missy1 — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:23:57 GMT

Also you might want to research to see what % the donations goes to (actually helps), if the charity is legitimate, and how much the CEO's/etc make.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:34:48 GMT

Also, if you can, remember your local charities. Your donation can mean so much to a food bank, women's shelter or animal shelter. Just a thought.

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bonappetit — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 18:26:42 GMT

Reminders? Who needs a reminder when we get emails all the time about donations. Go into stores and they ask for donations. Walk down the street and people ask you for donations. We don't need reminders. This isn't 1950!

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OnlyShopsOnline — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 18:33:51 GMT

@bonappetit wrote:
Reminders? Who needs a reminder when we get emails all the time about donations. Go into stores and they ask for donations. Walk down the street and people ask you for donations. We don't need reminders. This isn't 1950!

Losing donations as a tax deduction after today....unless your itemized deductions top $24,000.

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bonappetit — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 18:40:33 GMT

Got it!

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meallen616 — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 18:50:45 GMT

I think all of us can find something to donate somewhere!

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goldensrbest — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 19:02:21 GMT

A person should give from the heart all year,not because of tax donations.

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Junebug54 — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:39:31 GMT

@goldensrbest I agree 100% with what you said. I never even consider the tax refund when I donate. Charities are worried contributions will drop because of the new tax law. That is very sad. I will still give what I can.

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 16:29:19 GMT

@bonappetit wrote:
Reminders? Who needs a reminder when we get emails all the time about donations. Go into stores and they ask for donations. Walk down the street and people ask you for donations. We don't need reminders. This isn't 1950!

@bonappetit @MarieIG

Kinda harsh don't you think?

The OP mentioned it because of the tax deductible aspect.

No need to unload on her because you've apparently been swarmed with donation requests.

Just my observation.....

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just bee — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:00:14 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
Also, if you can, remember your local charities. Your donation can mean so much to a food bank, women's shelter or animal shelter. Just a thought.

@QVCkitty1

I kept donations 100% local this year. Don't know why I didn't do it sooner -- there's a local organization for every cause on my list.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:21:12 GMT

I made a few contributions earlier in the month and yesterday I sent one off to our favorite Shakespeare festival

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MarieIG — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 18:46:00 GMT

Thank you @KingstonsMom . I had hoped for a positive thread to encourage people to donate to, or mention, their favorite charities. I really did not expect any put downs (either to me or anyone else for end of the year donations). However, if any charity has benefited, to me, that is the most important thing.