Charity gets personal amid economic hardship

For some msnbc.com readers, crisis spurs acts of spontaneous generosity

As charities and government social service agencies around the country wrestle with similar hard realities, some comfort can be found in the e-mail sent to msnbc.com, which indicates that the economic hardship has prompted thoughtful, personal and creative ideas for giving, even by some who might soon find themselves on the other side of the equation. Full Story »

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Derek Hawkins
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by Derek Hawkins - Dec. 24, 2008

A worthwhile read on how economic downturn has affected charitable giving, especially on the local and individual level. Reports on a good cross section of charities and people who got creative with their donations this year.

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Kenneth Sibbett
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by Kenneth Sibbett - Dec. 24, 2008

At this time of year, an article just as this warms the heart and free's the wallet. Great and timely article.

I beg everyone to give what they can be it money, food, or time. Also go on Freecycle.com to see what all American's can do during these difficult times. Merry Christmas!

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