This has always been my holdup on the idea
2007-10-08 16:22:23 · 8 answers · asked by Sean 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you're paranoid, give directly to those who need it.
If you're worried about not getting a tax deduction, then you're giving for the wrong reason anyway.
2007-10-08 16:25:51 · answer #1 · answered by Craig R 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. I would do exactly what I do now. Instead of donating money I purchase what I know is needed and take it directly to the needy. It cuts out the middle man completely and I know where and who is getting it. Usually it is food to the indigent who have no homes or resources, but not always.
2007-10-08 18:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
to be honest, no. i give a certain amount and then call that good. i don't think about where it goes. if it goes to the wrong place/person, that's out of my control, but i still did the right thing by trying to help. so my conscious is clear.
2007-10-08 16:27:10 · answer #3 · answered by Hall + Oates 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My money is spent to help the economy, I work for food, shelter, dignity, and self-satisfaction. These cannot be transferred by money.
2007-10-08 16:27:29 · answer #4 · answered by bobanalyst 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah; I have heard stories about how some places don’t really use it for what they say they will.
2007-10-08 16:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-10-08 16:48:44 · answer #6 · answered by hmm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!!!
2007-10-08 16:32:08 · answer #7 · answered by Karel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i will not
2007-10-08 16:28:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋