Does charity begin at home .

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:56 pm

Well thats what i hear people say time and time again.

So, who here gives to charity . I think every one should,even if its just a few pence a week . Think of the difference we could all make if we all did it . :-6

What do you think about giving money to people begging ( that can be a tricky one ). One thing thats sure to melt my heart is seeing someone with a dog begging, i've lost count of the number of times i've bought them Dog food ......like i've said before i think i like animals much better than people;)

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:47 am

My definition of charity begins at home is donating to the charities within your country which I do but I dont donate to overseas charities because I believe in helping our own first. Thats my opinion anyhow

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:48 am

I don't give to begging people because where I live anyway, it's a career for so many. Just like Jimbo said. And the story is always the same, especially in summer:"my van's out of gas and I have my wife and kids in the car, can you help us with some money?" And then we see the same guy doing it the next week in a different parking lot.

I give to animal charities when I can and i have helped many get operations, neutering, food, medicine. I am with Pants on that one, I choose mostly to help the animals.

I also buy stuff from kids if I have loose cash on me which is a damn rarity these days and sometimes I will give to medical charities IF they do not test on animals in their proceedings. This leaves out the majority of them but there are a few with integrity. And if my friends need money and I have it, I've been known to give them what I can.

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:18 am

Giving to Charity I feel is a very private thing....but yes I do but dont want to disclose what ones as feel some may think.....oh so and so is more important than that.I will however say that one day everything I own will be divided between a few charitys .....only worry is it actually does go to the charitys.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:25 am

jimbo;850166 wrote: how about my van is on fire and i have a cute puppy :sneaky::sneaky::wah:

:wah: How much does the puppy need?

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:32 am

jimbo;850213 wrote: believe me that puppy is the most spoiled puppy i have ever known , if only she took care of me like that

oh well the puppy loves me too i guess :rolleyes:Well be nice and she may:DYou think you have problems:rolleyes:what about my lot:wah::wah::wah:

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:45 am

jimbo;850163 wrote: but how about poor half starving jimbo with a cute puppy :sneaky::sneaky::sneaky:

You will have to move to aussie if ya want some of me KFC Jimbo:D

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:55 am

jimbo;850230 wrote: by the time i get there you will be on your health kick :rolleyes::rolleyes:

and to be honest if you go to the are we evil thread i did and watch the how we treat chickens video i dont think i'll eat kfc anytime soon

Nah think I will give that thread a miss

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:00 am

jimbo;850230 wrote: by the time i get there you will be on your health kick :rolleyes::rolleyes:

and to be honest if you go to the are we evil thread i did and watch the how we treat chickens video i dont think i'll eat kfc anytime soon

I cant watch those type of things Jim.Oh I know what goes on alright as I know what goes on with so many farm animals and yes gotta say it breaks my bloody heart but the hard truth is it will always go on and thank God for those out there who do there best to help some of those creatures where they can.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:21 am

Charity begins at home. Look to your neighbors. Is there a shut in elder who need a fence mended or garden tended? Do it. Is the local church having a car wash? Get your car washed, then grab a sponge and get to work.

Anybody able-bodied enough to beg is able-bodied enough to work. Take the guy to that old lady's house to help you fix her fence, then give him supper or a few quid (bob? pesos?) for his effort.

My next door neighbor is hospitalized. When I mow my lawn it only takes a few extra minutes to cut her front yard as well.

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:28 am

Accountable;850259 wrote: Charity begins at home. Look to your neighbors. Is there a shut in elder who need a fence mended or garden tended? Do it. Is the local church having a car wash? Get your car washed, then grab a sponge and get to work.

Anybody able-bodied enough to beg is able-bodied enough to work. Take the guy to that old lady's house to help you fix her fence, then give him supper or a few quid (bob? pesos?) for his effort.

My next door neighbor is hospitalized. When I mow my lawn it only takes a few extra minutes to cut her front yard as well.

Wish you lived near me then. I have 2 ruptured discs in my back and I have to mow the lawns and the bloke next door watches me with a beer in his hand:-5

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:43 am

jimbo;850280 wrote: i know how bad back pain is , i really feel for you my friend :-6:-6

:eek::eek::eek:

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:49 am

Accountable;850259 wrote: Charity begins at home. Look to your neighbors. Is there a shut in elder who need a fence mended or garden tended? Do it. Is the local church having a car wash? Get your car washed, then grab a sponge and get to work.

Anybody able-bodied enough to beg is able-bodied enough to work.
Exactly. Volunteering time is as important as volunteering money. Communities need to start pulling together more and neighbors need to help neighbors.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:51 am

pantsonfire321@aol.com;850131 wrote: Well thats what i hear people say time and time again.

So, who here gives to charity . I think every one should,even if its just a few pence a week . Think of the difference we could all make if we all did it . :-6

What do you think about giving money to people begging ( that can be a tricky one ). One thing thats sure to melt my heart is seeing someone with a dog begging, i've lost count of the number of times i've bought them Dog food ......like i've said before i think i like animals much better than people;)

I'll very rarely give to beggars, not only because I've seen a lot of scams but also because most of it would go to drink or drugs. What I do is give to Crisis / Shelter so there's somewhere they can go to for help.

For the same reason, my wife was a voluntary helper at the local shelter until we moved.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:38 am

jimbo;850230 wrote: by the time i get there you will be on your health kick :rolleyes::rolleyes:

and to be honest if you go to the are we evil thread i did and watch the how we treat chickens video i dont think i'll eat kfc anytime soon

Can it be any worse than what the vegans do? Heck they cut the heads off of lettuce, cabbage, etc etc. then eat them raw sometimes. Just because we can't hear them scream, doesn't mean they don't.

cars · Post by **cars** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:41 pm

RedGlitter;850209 wrote: :wah: How much does the puppy need?
A bowl of puppy food, & about 4 large beers! :wah: :p

:rolleyes:

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:05 pm

I give to charities as and when I can. Always seem to be sponsering someone as well!!

I noticed job adverts for a charity here in the UK today. Two posts offering £70,000 and £60,000 per annum plus benefits. I am shocked that 'charities' can pay that amount of money in salaries!

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:15 pm

Betty Boop;851160 wrote: I give to charities as and when I can. Always seem to be sponsering someone as well!!

I noticed job adverts for a charity here in the UK today. Two posts offering £70,000 and £60,000 per annum plus benefits. I am shocked that 'charities' can pay that amount of money in salaries!

That is just unbelievable and also so sad for the people who give to those charities thinking there hard earned cash was being spent wisely.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:28 pm

I have done lots of charity work for lots of different charities, also having 2 kids in primary school means I practically give every week to different causes.

I work for cervical/breast screening and now also bowel screening and we have fundraisers running non stop.

Charity definately begins at home, do you realise how much a smile or a knock to see how your doing cheers up a lonely pensioner. Asking if you can pick up some groceries for them, clean their windows etc....List is endless, costs you nothing but the reward is priceless.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:04 pm

fuzzy butt;851236 wrote: I really have to put my glasses on.

I read the thread title and I'm sitting here thinking 'CLARITY'? why would someone want to know if 'clarity' begins at home?

It's okay I'll go now.

Like "Enemas of Jimbo".......................................and "Fiends of Carolly'...........now that's really there.....................go see................:wah:

Now back to the subject, Yes, charity begins at home. Children know what they see. If their parents help others, they will most likely do the same. I've donated items to Goodwill, to the Headstart program,blood to the Red Cross and financial contributions to other organizations when I could. Not bragging......just glad to do it.

Redtail · Post by **Redtail** » Thu May 01, 2008 4:34 am

Some would read "charity begins at home" as being a selfish statement, but when you think about it, it's common sense. I am not useful to others until my own "house is in order" so to speak.......I give to AmVets monthly (American Veterans) which is much like Salavation Army.....I can always find clothes that don't fit me