What do you expect while you donate something to poor.....

What do I expect while donate to poor??Nothing, see their smile & face of "thank you" is enough for me.I'm so glad if something I given to them is useful for them.

When i give something or donate to the needy I am happy looking at their smiling and happy faces.I don't expect things in return because I am giving it with sincerity.I am just blessed that I can share things who needed it the most.God knows what is the intention in our hearts and mind so God will reward those sincere heart and mind in that manner.

I have been making donations to organizations which are helping the needy people in countries in different parts of the world. I would not expect any thing back from the needy people. This is donation. But, I would expect the organizations to make sure that the needy people for whom the donations are intended for receive the help.

I give to Good Will and a local Catholic Charity when I have used clothes or clothes that are new and shrunk when washed. they always ask if I need a reciept and I always say no. I mean what little I give would the IRS seriously let me deduct on my income tax that I would benefit from it? Probably not. I also knit 4" squares for a wonderful organization for preemie and baby afghans. Since I don't have a lot of money I am not able to drop money in all the pots around the town that is seen but I can use time wisely to do something to keep a baby warm in time of need. The two organizations I do give minimal amounts of money still not worth reporting to IRS is Disability for Veterans with spinal problems because I have spinal desinegration and hope someone would help me to since I am a veteran. The other organization is near to my heart as I got to be on the ground floor when this illness was at its worst is HIV/AIDS. I worked tirelessly in the state of Missouri as we were just learning about HIV/AIDS in the 1990's as a volunteer. I worked my way up to be a voice for the people that were to sick to be a voice for themselves. I think back now and realize my giving didn't start with just this. Being in the Army during the Vietnam War I saw homeless children homes ran by nuns and I remember taking my whole duffle bag filled with diapers and instant cereal to them. And the children that warmed my heart would eagerly put their hands in my pockets for M&M's But I guess my spirit of giving and not expecting anything in return was when I started working in a nursing home at age 15 and meeting a lady so tiny and bedridden on the floor I worked and she had no clothes in her drawer. I remember going home and asking mom if she could take some of my older clothes and cut them and sew a seam up for someone that was bedridden. So basically I took care of this lady for the three years I worked and made sure she had lotions, powder, and clothes out of my personal paycheck so her skin would not break down. I remember meeting her and she was my lightest pt I had that was the easiest for me to lift by myself She was 90 when I met her and was 92 when I left and went in the Army and she told me she loved me when I told her I was leaving for the Army. She is probably the first person that taught me to give freely to and love for giving. I know I didn't expect anything in return, but now as I write this I do know I have wonderful memories of giving to others. thanks for the discussion it brought back a lot to my life that I have done through the years. When we think we have nothing to give we can genuinely be surprised. Sometimes even a simple smile or hello can be a window of happiness to someones life as you pass by.

I believe life is a circle.If your good to others and help when you can you will have good come back to you.

When i give some money to the poor whom i know personally then i expect him to pray for me.I expect him to pray for my success in life and for peace of mind.But if it is some one whom i don't know then i expect the god to forgive me for my sins and include me among his beloved believers.Giving alms pleases god so much that no other prayer can do. But i always avoid charity houses because these are some times cheaters.They take the money but never give it to the poor and keep for themselves.But if some kid from orphanage or from other meets me i never say no to him.

I don't expect anything when I donate. When we have the means and abilities to donate we should. We should also be thankful for our situation that we are not needy or extremely poor.There unfortunately are alot of individuals in that situation.

Its very sad to see that poverty and starvation exist in the world and that too at a very vast scale. Very often the rich become richer and the poor are left aside with no help at all. The poor dont even get the basic necessities of life in food, cloting and shelter. Its a very cruel world that we live in. Exploitation is seen everywhere. A small donation from people like us can make a big difference in their lifes. When ever we donate or help the poor in whatever way we can, we must not expect anything in return. God is there to take care of us and has blessed us with good things in life. So if you in a position to help someone please go ahead and do so as it can help feed someone. God always blesses a generous donor..

It really depends on your intention of donating things. But I am just wondering why you have to expect something from the poor when you donated something to them? They already have nothing! To donate something you don't need to someone in need is something a kind-hearted and educated person should do. You cannot expect someone to help you in exactly the same way in return when you are in trouble. I am really confused with your question right now.

Well said.., If I give out something to the needy or the poor, I always bring me heart close to my giving hand- so to feel moved by desire to help more. Its worthy it that one leaves everything to God Who gives without asking for a 'favour' back.

I don't expect anything from giving something to others. Even if they are not poor. The joy of giving a helping hand is worth more for me than anything given in return.