One of the things I love about our Community is it's generosity. However, I'm concerned that your generosity might not be seeing the results you expected. Every time we go to a store, it seems like we're being asked to "round up" for charity. This leaves several questions you should ask:
Is the store matching your donation? Aside from convenience, what is the benefit to you or the not for profit for collecting the donation?
When will the donations be delivered? The reason for your generosity was because you felt drawn to the cause. From collections for disaster relief or the homeless, the need is great and immediate. If the donations won't be delivered on a timely basis, than what is the purpose?
Who receives the tax deduction? A few dollars is not a big deal or is it? First, as the President of Matthew's Hope, I can assure you, every dollar counts. Second, you should ask yourself why should another Company receive the tax benefit for your hard earned money. Finally, the checks we receive from the large corporations collecting your money is far less than what you think.
It's not just "round up" donations at the grocery store. We should really be asking the same questions when we give at Church or pay our taxes. We can't just assume that the dollars we give will be used the way we expect...unless, we give direct.
I know it's convenient and feels good to donate on the spot. However, if we really want to make a difference, it's best to donate directly. Matthew's Hope makes it easy. You can donate online at www.matthewshopeministries.org and you can choose whether you want your donations to stay in Orange County or be used to support our Brevard campus.
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