Comments on Magpie Musing: A Just Post Call For Help

From the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen -- thank you, ...

2009-01-12T16:14:00.000-05:00

From the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen -- thank you, although I'm certain that if all our systems are working properly, you will have already have received one. Just wanted to say I loved your gift to Planned Parenthood in honor of SP. Wish I had thought of it -- but I may do it anyway.

thanks for a view from the other side of the envel...

2009-01-12T01:08:00.000-05:00

thanks for a view from the other side of the envelope

That's nice to know. We can't afford to give much...

2009-01-11T18:20:00.000-05:00

That's nice to know. We can't afford to give much more than that and are often bullied to up the amount. I resent that. I offer my few dollars willingly when I can. I wish it were more but I am glad that at times it is appreciated. Thanks for this.

Thanks for this. I've spent my entire career in no...

2009-01-11T00:45:00.000-05:00

Thanks for this. I've spent my entire career in nonprofits too (it's how I justify the essential soullessness of accounting), and being in a position to see what donations can do can be a real eye-opener.

thank you for this. i always think that's just no...

2009-01-10T22:55:00.000-05:00

thank you for this. i always think that's just not enough to give that it won't help.

but i'll keep that in mind next time and do it anyway.

I like the idea of the note. I'll have to adopt t...

2009-01-10T13:41:00.000-05:00

I like the idea of the note. I'll have to adopt that.

I find myself giving to homeless people all the time, much more than I used to. I have jen to thank for that.

This is great. We give, but not enough small amoun...

2009-01-10T13:37:00.000-05:00

This is great. We give, but not enough small amounts. I'm always thinking why bother if it's not a big one?
But clearly small things can grow into big ones if you give to enough places.

awesome post, lady.

2009-01-10T02:32:00.000-05:00

awesome post, lady.

And just when I think I couldn't love you more? We...

2009-01-10T00:56:00.000-05:00

And just when I think I couldn't love you more? Well then, I do. You should be my sister. Really. We can work on that.

thank you. for this and for what you've done. so ...

2009-01-09T16:30:00.000-05:00

thank you. for this and for what you've done. so much. xo

I volunteer my time, sometimes in lieu of money. I...

2009-01-09T14:50:00.000-05:00

I volunteer my time, sometimes in lieu of money. I volunteer at the ER of a local hospital and have done the same at a dog shelter.

There is a family nearby that has very little cash and a little girl and she gets all of my kids clothes (only the clean stuff and sometimes, some of the items are still brand new) Otherwise, I do give a money here and there and I agree every dollar makes a difference. Thanks for all you do.

I love online giving, but I wish that always meant...

2009-01-09T14:42:00.000-05:00

I love online giving, but I wish that always meant no paper. There's always an option not to receive email updates, so I don't understand why I still get snail mail. Especially from environmental causes. Arghh.

That is a GREAT idea -- telling organizations not ...

2009-01-09T07:53:00.000-05:00

That is a GREAT idea -- telling organizations not to add you to lists or contact you more than once a year. I think this is why I hesitate to diversity my giving. (I give to about 5ish places regularly.)

I may have to rethink my plan. This holiday I deci...

2009-01-09T01:52:00.000-05:00

I may have to rethink my plan. This holiday I decided to give to our local food bank, in lieu of the small gifts we often give coworkers, etc. Maybe I should break it up a bit next time, give to several organizations.

>>I always slip a note in the envelope askin...

2009-01-08T23:58:00.000-05:00

>>I always slip a note in the envelope asking that they not add me to their list, and that they don't solicit me more than once a year. If they fail to respect that, or if they don't send me a thank you note, I blacklist them.

That's a great idea. I wish there was an easy way to do that with online donations as well. I'll contribute to friends doing charity marathons where I know it will be a one time donation, and I have to see them waste postage. Sometimes I spend a stamp just to tell them to stop.

you are damned good people.

2009-01-08T23:54:00.000-05:00

you are damned good people.

Ah Magpie, this is swell. Just swell.

I re...

2009-01-08T20:43:00.000-05:00

Ah Magpie, this is swell. Just swell.

I remember just after my MIL died, my husband and BIL's were sorting through her papers. There in a folder was a folder with all her ongoing charitable projects. The list was staggering, from Uniceff right on down to the small town museum that she volunteered at. No doubt, she built up that profile over her life but she tried to keep all the other balls in the air as she added more. My MIL, like you, was a good woman--good to the core. Thank you.

Amen.

2009-01-08T20:40:00.000-05:00

Amen.

You are a shining example.

2009-01-08T20:14:00.000-05:00

You are a shining example.

Comments on Magpie Musing: A Just Post Call For Help

From the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen -- thank you, ...

thanks for a view from the other side of the envel...

That's nice to know. We can't afford to give much...

Thanks for this. I've spent my entire career in no...

thank you for this. i always think that's just no...

I like the idea of the note. I'll have to adopt t...

This is great. We give, but not enough small amoun...

awesome post, lady.

And just when I think I couldn't love you more? We...

thank you. for this and for what you've done. so ...

I volunteer my time, sometimes in lieu of money. I...

I love online giving, but I wish that always meant...

That is a GREAT idea -- telling organizations not ...

I may have to rethink my plan. This holiday I deci...

>>I always slip a note in the envelope askin...

you are damned good people.

Ah Magpie, this is swell. Just swell. I re...

Amen.

You are a shining example.

Ah Magpie, this is swell. Just swell.

I re...