Do you help others?

Our help is usually on a small scale. We donate to and shop from thrift stores that help certain charities. Like the thrift store that is run by our local Humane Society, and one called Blessingdales which in turn gives the money to Christian Maternity Homes and outreach programs for low income neighborhoods. Or, on an even smaller scale than that, like just this afternoon a homeless guy came into the KFC were we were having lunch and bought himself a small coke, then sat at a table nursing his drink, so I told my MIL we should give him something, and we made sure he had a meal before we left.

I don't help a lot sadly... I usually just help my friends if they need something- problems- school or family.. I do donate to the church and even jpined freerice- but only for a while.. I wish i could do more- but I just don't..

I will always try to help other people in the world if I have the time and money to do so. At the moment, I am a charity fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in the UK, and I will try to raise at least a few thousand pounds each year for them. I am doing very well at this, and I know that it is something that I am going to continue doing in the future simply because of the fact that it is so rewarding to be able to help children who aren't expected to live beyond the age of 40. It is wonderful to be able to make a difference, and not something that I am planning on changing any time soon if I can help it.

yup I do help other, but I only help them who deserves some help.I hate those arrogant people who are always waiting to do something by other's help. Yes everyone we need help in our whole life in return we should also repay the worth of help by helping them too.

I help people all the time or whenever i get a chance to. My husband doesnt really like it because i help the 'wrong' type of ppl u know the ones who take advantage of me..but most ppl dont help me. when i need help, they turn their backs on me when i need them most. when that happens i just turn a blind eye and ignore it. i dont know when im gonna see the bigger picture maybe someday....u wanna know how i help. i donate clothes and food to the poor. i have also sent someone to college(a poor teenager) and i go to mexico every year and sing and donate clothes and whatever i can get my hands on i give them to those less fortunate than me. im not rich by any means but then again im not living pay check to paycheck like i was a few yrs ago. i help them out because i can totally relate to what they are going thru and i understand what it means to live in poverty. but for all it's worth im glad u helping thru ur church u have a good soul!

that's true..we could send our help in a lot of ways..if there is anyone who is grieving because of loosing their family from disasters, we could comfort them by telling them soothing words or by just being there for them..listening to their heart and giving hope that there's One above that hears every sorrowful heart..

As one line says "No man is an Island." We live for one another. One cannot exists in this world alone. I believe that each one of us has a heart on helping others who are in need. I also believe that each one of us has goodness in our heart even those notorious criminals have goodness within themselves. They just become bad because of the society--because of the environment they belong with. I love helping others. It gives me a sense of peace and happiness within. I especially feel so much happiness for those people I help with whom I know cannot return the favor back to me. I love helping people who are very poor and still find ways to survive in this world.

Hi Gerty, Yes, I help others. For the past nine years, I have been volunteering at a hospital. It is such a rewarding experience. I also volunteer as an adult literacy tutor. Have a great day!

I prefer to help at an individual level and directly to those in need but never to NGO's as one never knows where that money goes. I did commit a mistake recently when I donated to an organisation that takes care of animals on recommendation from my Vet but I am not satisfied with what they are doing with that money. But at an individual level I do a lot. I sponsored the education of a girl, and also got her married and built a house for her. I have a trust meant for helping out those who are in need be it education, health, or any genuine causes.

I'm so touched when people are in need. In my place everyone offer a helping hands.I just love seeing a community like this. They mean to help people in need. In an orphanage I used to have my account auto pay yearly and have it have donated to those orphan children. In time of calamities though my place seldom experience those hard times I don't have second thought of sending my donations to those places experiencing disasters and calamities.

whenever I can help people around him. that it is not always help but I can give old clothes even when I have more money but sometimes if I had a lot of money I would always give to all who need it. helping others, this means that there are a good and loving heart, and that deserves respect. interesting discussion. nice day!

Yes i help others thru my strenth.If havingmoney, ihelp also by giving what i have.

Yes, I do. I have spent my life helping people with disabilities. I help them learn how to drive their power wheelchairs. I am a caregiver as well.

Yup thanks to god that i he has blessed me with the feeling to help the poors. Whenever i have money i always give some of my money to the poors.

I used to belong to pass it on but lost to uch when I ha d to come here to Gold Crest. I am being a sort of mama bear to Kathy my roomie with Alzheimer. my son was visiting me last night and Kathy came over.,Patsie whendo we eat dinner? I mean she was serious. I old her"kathy we went down to dinner at four oclock. Its now seven oclock."I just didn't remember it.: I told both of them that dinner was chef boyardee c anned ravioli which really was not very memorable as it had the blah taste of canned pasta. yuck.I will guide her tomorrow to take some money out of profit and interest, our money left over after room and board is taken out.whenI first came to stay with Kathy she was so bright, she knew historical facts way back but something happened to her mind and all of a sudden sh just could not remember things.It must be such a sad lost feeling and I anm glad to help her as this is something that can and does happen to even younger people.She does take a med for it b ut too little too late I think.I have contacted my congressman about not passingb a bill cutting off funds to learn more about diabetes. as a diabetes adovcate I can contact congress p eople and representatives of my area to get them to help our diabetes causes.

I've always given to the church and to Salvation Army and Goodwill. I can't stand Girl Scout cookies of any kind, but I always donate money to them when they're selling. Beyond that, I usually listen to my heart. One day last week, I was in a pharmacy and as I went down one aisle, I heard a guy talking to his brother. It was obvious that the one in the store was not as well off as the brother he called. The guy in the store was trying to get to work and his old car needed a $12.47 part and the brother on the other end obviously was saying "I've helped you enough over the years..." I didn't know this guy from Adam, but I handed him a $20 and told him to pass it on. I don't have extra $20s hanging around, but I think he reminded me of my brother who passed away about 7 years ago. Anyway....my heart wasn't wrong. The pharmacy clerk told me that the guy I'd given money to filled up the tank of her friend who is a single mom who is struggling with the instructions for her to pass it on when she's able.

i do help just as long as i can. i am a volunteer nurse right now at this institution for girls. i don't get paid. so i think i do hehe

Hi Gerty,, I think it is always better to give and help others especially when you give from your heart... I love giving people items, good items, not just stuff I no longer want...I give to my neighbor and friends..I donate to the church. I think helping is just the right thing to do...I believe giving comes with blessings and who couldn't use blessings...

Hello friend, It is not possible in every time. But I try it every time. I like to do it. Have a nice day.

Just in my occupation I help people everyday. I work in a nursing home. I care for the elderly who have become frail and ill and can no longer do certain activities of daily living on their own. I work in the regular wings and also on the Alzheimer's unit where I help not only the residents but their families who are trying to come to grips with dealing with the disease. I help my friends and family when they are in need, be it favours such as looking after their pets while they go away or a monetary loan. Helping or donating does not always have to be in the form of money. I also help people from around the world through an organization called Kiva. I choose kiva because it is a respected organization and 100% of your money, in the form of a loan, goes to the person in need. I try to make a loan through Kiva every payday and will probably use any online earnings for this purpose as well. If anyone is interested in Kiva, here is the link. http://www.kiva.org/