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How to give BIG to charity without spending ANYTHING!

Charities and food pantries are in DIRE need of donations as more and more people who donated to charities are becoming recipients of charity themselves.  And, unfortunately, that trend doesn’t look like it’s going to reverse anytime soon.

With everyone strapped for cash, how can you possibly help? 

Well, here’s how YOU can help, without spending a penny (or just a few pennies) out of pocket:

As you all may have noticed, I tend to shop pretty well– and often I even “make money” while shopping for items– and, hopefully, if you’ve been following along, you are now doing the same.  I can buy more toiletries for free than my family of five could ever use so when I have extras, I donate them.  Same goes for non-perishables like canned and dry goods– when there is a great sale and a great coupon to stack on it, go ahead and buy a bunch to donate to a local food pantry, shelter or even directly to a family in need.

Perhaps your mom’s group, dad’s group, playgroup, church/synagogue group– whatever group you belong too can get together and collect coupons and go shopping specifically for a shelter (coupons and coupon matchups in hand, of course!)

Consider donating any and all unused or not needed items– clothing, computers, furniture, etc.  Not only will you helping other families, but you can also potentially reap some tax benefits for the tax writeoffs and/or deductions.  See HERE for for a great article about the possible tax benefits of donating items to charity. 

Think of it as a WIN-WIN-WIN– you help needy families (win #1), you declutter your home (win #2), AND you get a financial benefit (win #3)

Thanks for listening– happy helping others!

Jodi

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jodi@hiddenauction.com
http://neverpayretailagain.blogspot.com/

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