Charitable You

Originally published in Comments - Spring 2011

In the recent climate of government cutbacks and corporations limiting their donation budgets, it is important for individuals to assess how they can contribute to their communities and continue to assist worthy organizations that serve a much needed role in society. There are various ways to be generous.

With your time:

Many organizations have very able staff but still rely heavily on volunteers to assist in adequately delivering programs and services. There is no shortage of community organizations in need of help. Increasingly, corporations are supporting staff involvement in the community, thus providing an opportune time for individuals to give back. We can all make time to be a giver, be it visiting the elderly, helping with children, mentoring youth or feeding the hungry.