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That is all the mail we get begging Jim and we are too old to get a job and live around the corner and across a hill from one of the USA's wealthiest men. {which has nothing to do with anything since he is also a pretty great philanthropist👍} but by the time we pay our bills and there is a youngest daughter needing financial support to pay off her student loan...there isn't much change hanging around actually.
posted by
Kabu
on December 14, 2023 at 12:43 PM
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Good afternoon
The many donation requests truly do become overwhelming, especially during this time of year. I always throw a few bucks into the red kettles, and every year we purchase a gift for a child in need via the star tree. John is hit at the steel mill gate with requests for donations just about every month for a down-and-out steel worker or for one organization or another that depends on charitable contributions. If we donated to them all, we would need a donation just to pay our bills and feed our faces. 
posted by
Sherri_G
on December 14, 2023 at 9:31 AM
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Good Morning
Pat, I'm so glad you posted this today. I get notices in the mail to donate to all kinds of organizations. I know everyone needs money but I can't give to everyone and take care of my family at the same time. I get emails from organizations I've never heard of before. I am now getting requests for donations to Israel. I feel so bad for all the people in Israel and what they are going through but I can't afford to donate money. I have things like electricity, gas, water, sewer, taxes, food, and insurance and my list goes on and on. I think these organizations are trying to make us feel bad when we don't donate our hard-earned dollars. I buy all the kids' school fundraisers and those have gone up just like everything else. If I ever get rich I may consider donating to some of the organizations but for now, I have to take care of my family. I hope you have a wonderful day.
posted by
Goldiec
on December 14, 2023 at 7:49 AM
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