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Be Nice
Posts: 1,120
Dec 19, 2010 5:46pm
donate to the bell ringers? We went to Walmarts today and one was positioned be the exit door. I dropped in some change from my pocket. He said "thank you, sir". I hope the needy have a very merry Christmas.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Dec 19, 2010 5:47pm
I used to, but I don't carry cash on me anymore, so I never have any change on me.
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Dec 19, 2010 5:50pm
When I have something to give. Like GoChiefs, I have become a cashless economy.
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vikingcaptain82
Posts: 210
Dec 19, 2010 6:05pm
Be Nice;606737 wrote:donate to the bell ringers? We went to Walmarts today and one was positioned be the exit door. I dropped in some change from my pocket. He said "thank you, sir". I hope the needy have a very merry Christmas.
Only if they give me a receipt, so I can then claim it on my taxes, as a charity donation.
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Be Nice
Posts: 1,120
Dec 19, 2010 6:09pm
^^^the bell ringer we saw today, God bless him, probably wouldn't even know what a receipt book is.
CinciX12
Posts: 2,874
Dec 19, 2010 6:18pm
Just because its Christmas doesn't mean you should start living yourl life any differently. Do it on a random day in July or August.
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
Dec 19, 2010 6:22pm
I always donate to them, by check, every year. I also give our local place a bunch of canned goods from time to time. They feed alot of people every week.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Dec 19, 2010 6:24pm
I felt bad a few weeks ago. I was walking into Kroger with $50 in change to cash in for a Amazon giftcard at the coinstar machine and saw the bell ringer so I kinda hid the change as I walked by him. I put in a dollar on my way out.
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Dec 19, 2010 6:27pm
justincredible;606851 wrote:I felt bad a few weeks ago. I was walking into Kroger with $50 in change to cash in for a Amazon giftcard at the coinstar machine and saw the bell ringer so I kinda hid the change as I walked by him. I put in a dollar on my way out.
Asshole.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Dec 19, 2010 6:28pm
I gave a dollar to one the other day, then yesterday I found a dollar on the ground, so win. Also, my work pretty much forces us to donate some amount of money to the United Way each year which funds the Salvation Army.
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Dec 19, 2010 6:49pm
If I have change, I will
Scarlet_Fever
Posts: 736
Dec 19, 2010 6:55pm
Gotta love the corporate unforced forced giving to the United Way.iclfan2;606862 wrote:I gave a dollar to one the other day, then yesterday I found a dollar on the ground, so win. Also, my work pretty much forces us to donate some amount of money to the United Way each year which funds the Salvation Army.
If I pay in cash at a store and I have change as in coins not just breaking a $50 I'm not giving that much.
However, I usually give more on Black Friday. I pay in cash all day that day and whatever coins I have a give at every store I go to.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Dec 19, 2010 7:33pm
I didn't give to Salvation Army but at both Dick's and Golf Galaxy I donated to St. Jude
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Dec 19, 2010 7:56pm
I give out a few bucks here and there for Salvation Army St Judes etc...
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Dec 19, 2010 9:04pm
No, but when I clean out my closet they get the clothes.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Dec 19, 2010 9:29pm
slingshot4ever;607382 wrote:No, but when I clean out my closet they get the clothes.
I also give out my clothes, as they could cover up 3 men of a normal size.
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september63
Posts: 5,789
Dec 19, 2010 9:53pm
I did give them 5 going into Giant Eagle the other day. Thats prolly it for me this Xmas to them. If I could give more, I would.
Except this, I do give them all my change every time I walk out of a store.
Except this, I do give them all my change every time I walk out of a store.
Big_Mirg_ZHS
Posts: 2,079
Dec 19, 2010 10:57pm
Nope wont donate until they allow homosexuals in the shelters
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Dec 19, 2010 11:01pm
I contribute whenever I have cash in pocket walking.out of a store which is pretty rare these days.
Buckeyechick
Posts: 97
Dec 19, 2010 11:20pm
Almost always. I mean why not? If it helps people who are less fortunate why not? We try and give all year round to different charities and organizations….Toys for Tots, food/money/clothing to local charities. Especially if it helps little children then I can’t understand not giving some extra change etc. if you have it and it goes to help little ones. We might not be able to give much, granted, but we do give what we can. One of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my life was give away my baby things after we lost our baby in late September, but it was the right thing to do if it was a blessing to someone who needed it but was unable to afford it.
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Timber
Posts: 935
Dec 19, 2010 11:27pm
Yes I donate, and more frequently this year. Many groups are struggling with fundraising currently and I feel they are a good organization. While growing up we spent many winter days playing basketball at our Salvation Army... and it only cost a dime. Just like to give back to those who helped me growing up.
Rider_In_Ttown
Posts: 246
Dec 19, 2010 11:44pm
Scarlet_Fever;606939 wrote:Gotta love the corporate unforced forced giving to the United Way.
My job wants 100% of its employees to give to the United Way. Last year we had 3 not give ( I was one). Not because I have anything against the United Way. My wifes job matches anything she gives, so we make our donation through her. My boss said it wouldn't hurt me to donate $1 per pay. I said why would I, if I decided to donate $1 more per pay we would do it through my wife so it would be $2. I guess it is not about how much money can be raised in whole for the UW, but how much your company can.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Dec 20, 2010 5:52am
Walmart(S).????Be Nice;606737 wrote:"... We went to Walmarts today and one was positioned be the exit door. ..."
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Dec 20, 2010 9:37am
Rider_In_Ttown;607757 wrote:My job wants 100% of its employees to give to the United Way. .
My place of employment makes you turn in the pledge sheets even if you didn't donate anything, so they can "keep track" of participation. It is pretty much bs b/c if you give nothing then they obviously know.
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JTizzle
Posts: 366
Dec 20, 2010 9:51am
If I have any change on me I will donate, usually let my son put the change in the kettle. I always donate to save our sight for the Troopers at the BMV when I renew my tags. If Dairy Queen or some store is taking a $1.00 to put your name on a card I will do that too. I hardly ever write my own name though usually make up something.