5 Way to Give to Charity
Across Canada, charitable organizations rely on your generosity to get their work done .Try these different ideas to ideas to help your favorite causes.
_______36______We all have things in our homes that we don't need, such as clothing, toys. And furniture. Rather than throwing them out. take them to charitable organizations and charity stores. Sort things into categories: keep, fix, sell or give away.
Give your time lo charity. _____37________. In 2010. we spent two billion hours volunteering Rai-Sing money and putting on events were the most common activities, followed by serving on a committee or board Even if you can only spare a few hours a month, many organizations could use your help.
Devote your dollars. For many charities, the most helpful gift you can give is money. Contact your favourite charities or visit their websites to donate-every little bit helps _____38____Visit the Canada Revenue Agency ' s Charities Listings to learn about their activities und finances. The CRA also provides information about charitable tax credits, including a calculator.
Help to reduce hunger pains. ____39_____Food Banks Canada reports that about 850.000 people get assistance from food banks each month, and more than a third are children and youth
How can you get involved? Donate food or money. volunteer at a food hank or fundraise. You can also support food rescue program.
Share your skills Like other kinds of organizations. charities often need specific skills to sup-port their project and campaigns_____40______
A. Donate things you don't need.
R Need information about a charity?
C Consider using what you know!
D Canada of all ages are generous with their time..
E. Across Canada, people don't have enough to eat
F. Suppose you are hungry, what should you do then?
G. Ger your whole family involved and clear that unwanted things!