How are YOU making a difference this year???

[whitewaterguy]

The innumerable threads spewing negative rants, backbiting hostilities, and anti-everybody rhetoric ,is becoming kind of tiring. So I'd like to hear what folks are doing in the way of a positive personal contribution,to help humanity and support a population, a group, or some other disadvantaged less fortunate human, To perhaps make this time of year more beareable for them.

I'm sure that beneath the surface, particularly those who are anti/refugee,must be engaged in some sort of charitable venture for some cause you believe in. You can't all simply be gnarly, cantankerous, self indulging sots

My personal strategies this year include:

1. A donation to Sleeping Children Around The World. A fantastic Canadian charity
2. A donation to Plan Canada
3. A substantial donation/ tip for one of my favourite asisn Sp's who I've known for over a year, and who works extremely hard trying to earn enough money to get out of the biz, bring her son over from China, in the hopes of starting a new life in Canada

So what are some of you fuckers doing????

 

[frankcastle]

The innumerable threads spewing negative rants, backbiting hostilities, and anti-everybody rhetoric ,is becoming kind of tiring. So I'd like to hear what folks are doing in the way of a positive personal contribution,to help humanity and support a population, a group, or some other disadvantaged less fortunate human, To perhaps make this time of year more beareable for them.

I'm sure that beneath the surface, particularly those who are anti/refugee,must be engaged in some sort of charitable venture for some cause you believe in. You can't all simply be self indulging sots

My personal strategies this year include:

1. A donation to Sleeping Children Around The World. A fantastic Canadian charity
2. A donation to Plan Canada
3. A substantial donation/ tip for one of my favourite asisn Sp's who I've known for over a year, and who works extremely hard trying to earn enough money to get out of the biz, bring her son over from China, in the hopes of starting a new life in Canada

So what are some of you fuckers doing????

Great question.

I do volunteer work about 180+ hours a year.

As for cash donations I'd say between $500 to $1000 per year. And I donate clothes and other things around the house (often lightly or never used stuff).

 

[|2 /-\ | /|/]

Trying to slay as many trolls that may cross my way with free hugs and xo's...muahhhh!!!

 

[wazup]

I'll be supporting many Thai families in the northern rice fields for about 2 months early next year, warms my heart.

 

[fuji]

I support MSF.

 

[out4fun]

I've been sponsoring a family for the past year and they are starting to make strides towards bettering their situation. They have since gone from living in a shelter to having their own place. I will be having them for Christmas dinner this year.

 

[Occasionally]

I don't think I did anything special for 2015, but for 2016 I have a plan.

Assuming they don't cause me any trouble, what I plan do due end of 2016 is not cash in the last months rent from my tenants. They can keep it. I'll surprise them next Dec.

I've made enough money on my property, I don't need a final monthly cheque. I'm planning on selling it after they leave and should be able to pocket a minimum of $150,000 after all costs and taxes. I don't care about a couple thousand bucks.

 

[eagle1man]

Love it! Great knowing that guys on this board have big hearts and care enough about the welfare of others to do something about it. All great examples in their own way. I don't need to go into details about the things I do, but suffice it to say that its part of my lifestyle to regularly contribute my resources to assist others in need. For me, my time, money and resources are meant to make a difference wherever possible. Thanks whitewaterguy for starting this thread ...fucker

 

[Occasionally]

Love it! Great knowing that guys on this board have big hearts and care enough about the welfare of others to do something about it. All great examples in their own way. I don't need to go into details about the things I do, but suffice it to say that its part of my lifestyle to regularly contribute my resources to assist others in need. For me, my time, money and resources are meant to make a difference wherever possible. Thanks whitewaterguy for starting this thread ...fucker

Cool!

For me, when it comes to money, it's probably 99% self motivated and business-minded and 1% charitable.

I've never wanted to be "that guy" who lives pay cheque to pay cheque, but I've always thought about and planned it out that when I reach a certain level of money and assets where I can coast, then I'd give back here and there.

I know some people like to always give even if they aren't making that much money, but aside from the occasional $20 or $50 for a cancer walk donation or so, I've been more of a stockpiler. I buy people nice gifts at Xmas, but shopping for personal stuff I don't blow money. I've always tried planning out from my younger years to stockpile $$$, which is key for ramping up more $$$ through investments and real estate. The old saying is true..... "It takes money to make money".

But when I reach certain thresholds where I feel I can coast, I'll let loose and give back..... such as giving my tenants a free final month of rent. Stuff like that.

 

[TESLAMotors]

Volunteer at animal shelters. I think I'm being slightly selfish, because they make me feel so good, make me laugh, just an overall great vibe to be around animals in need.
But on the flip side, I'm confident that they love having me around.

 

[bigshot]

We have always been committed to helping local charities. If the OP is asking about worthy causes then here are a few:

Covenant House
NY Harvest Food Bank
Jennifer Ashley Children's Charity
Kids Help Phone