According to a study done by the Giving USA Foundation, individuals were the most generous contributors to charity. Individuals contributed more than 75 percent to the $295 billion in donations received by charities in 2006. Both corporate donations and bequests were down, by 2.1 percent and 7.6 percent.
“Even though the 2006 sum, adjusted for inflation, amounts to only a 1 percent increase over the prior year, it’s still notable. It surpasses the record $283 billion raised in 2005, which saw a series of natural disasters including Hurricane Katrina. Now, skeptics of individual freedom in charitable giving — who also champion taxpayer conscription for charity’s sake — will attribute the increase to a solid market. No kidding. By the same token, because Americans made more in a good market year, they didn’t horde it all.”
July 22nd, 2008 at 12:00 pm
We are a church and have very a bigger task and problems having in accomodating our orphans and less privellege.Will like you to help us get donors to support our course.Thanks.
October 17th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Sir/Madam
I am from Uganda. I am 26 years old. This may not be the best procedure to put forward my issue but kindly allow me to reach you through this provision.
I am now heading a group of both strong and bright orphans (male and female youths)
As a leader, I think the only way to go forward is through starting projects from which we shall be able to earn better living in future.
We totally lack funding.
Anybody can help us to start. Kindly contact me on project4orphanedyouths@yahoo.com.
I will show you details and you will only analyze every thing.
In total we are 57 youths. The the projects we are mainly considering are Agro based and very profitable. You may also call +256 7790 50015 (next week)
I remain yours
Kabweru Noah
Kampala
Uganda