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Comments :: Charitable giving jumps in NC by $17 million

Charitable giving jumps in NC by $17 million


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This is great. Wait until BHO implements his great plan to cut the federal deficit. No more or very little tax write-offs for donations.
Click to view my profile 426X3
December 21, 2012 7:58 p.m.
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Sadly, this report cannot measure "in kind" donations of food to food banks, things such as blankets, hats, mittens etc that are donated directly to an organization that gives them away to those in need.

That is what I give all year, not money, but actual goods.
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December 21, 2012 6:08 p.m.
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@thweave December 21, 2012 1:21 p.m.>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> You could be right, but me and people I talk too, this ain't the case.
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December 21, 2012 4:13 p.m.
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I'm afraid this may be the last year for some giving, so it's great that they're able to give. I've also heard that more are giving to individual personnal gifts, instead of giving to organization that seem to waste a lot.
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December 21, 2012 4:11 p.m.
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Giving by individuals directly to those in need has increased dramatically. This way there is no administrative costs and fewer scams. People are sure their giving is going to where it needed in their community.
dckelder
December 21, 2012 3:56 p.m.
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Oh this is really nice. I would love to give more and hoping that next year I will be able to. Thanks to all of you that are giving.
kbo80
December 21, 2012 3:45 p.m.
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"Charitable contributions are up this year because people realize this administration is going cut or eliminate deductions for contributions next year."

I am cutting next year, not because of tax changes, but because Government is reaching deeper into my pocket. I just will not have as much disposable money available. It would be nice if the State and the Feds cut taxes, but it is going in the opposite direction at the Fed level. It remains to be seen what will happen at the State level.
whatelseisnew
December 21, 2012 3:01 p.m.
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The local organization I give to just posted that over $1 MILLION dollars it received was put DIRECTLY back into the Raleigh community. Places like

Life Care Pregnancy Center - SAFEchild - Raleigh Rescue Mission - Healing Place of Wake County - The Encouraging Place - Neighbor to Neighbor - Step up Ministry - Raleigh Young Life

Nice to be able to give to these worthy organizations. PEOPLE, not the govt do the most and best good for the poor.
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December 21, 2012 2:47 p.m.
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Charitable contributions are up this year because people realize this administration is going cut or eliminate deductions for contributions next year. Some churches are advising members to go ahead and give their 2013 donations before the end of the year.
thweave
December 21, 2012 1:21 p.m.
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