http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/giving/ en-us Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:32:51 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027099/posts - Snip = Barack Obama ... consistently gave 1 percent of his income to charity. Al Gore has been famously stingy when it comes to actually giving his own money to charities. In 1998 he was embarrassed when his tax returns revealed that he gave just $353 to charity. - Snip - Senator John Kerry likewise has a poor record. In 1995 he gave zero to charity, but did spend $500,000 to buy a half stake in a seventeenth century painting. In 1993, he gave $175 to the needy. - Snip - [Ted] Kennedy's tax returns are obviously a closely... American Spectator http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027099/posts#comment Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:32:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023881/posts Americans are hearing so much these days about how bad we are that we're starting to believe it. In a recent Gallup Poll, 68 percent said they are "dissatisfied with the position of the United States in the world today," and 55 percent said they think that the rest of the world views us unfavorably. However, as I page through a publication called the Index of Global Philanthropy, which is produced annually by the Center for Global Prosperity at the Hudson Institute in Washington, it becomes obvious that these American feelings of self-deprecation are misguided. This is the just released... The Abilene Reporter News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023881/posts#comment Sat, 31 May 2008 05:04:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997154/posts italics/bold mine:Yesterday the news was full of accounts of the Clintons' 2000-2006 tax returns. At the top of the stories -- as in the "deep background" report by Andrea Mitchell and the NBC investigative unit -- reporting their total income of $108 million over the past eight years (including 2007) was their $10 million in contributions to charity. The stories appear to be based in large part on the summary provided by the Clinton campaign, rather than on the returns themselves. Here is the summary's description of the Clintons' charitable contributions: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS: $10,256,741 The Clintons donated $10,256,741 to charity... Powerline http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997154/posts#comment Sat, 5 Apr 2008 14:22:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997061/posts Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign released their tax forms from 2000-2007 Thursday, which showed the Clintons earned more than $100 million in that time period and donated $10 million of that to their own charity. The Clinton campaign reports donating $10,256,741 to the CFF between 2000 and 2006. During that time, CFF dispersed $2,530,100 in money to other charities and causes. The names of other persons who donated to the CFF are not required to be disclosed. Over the years, the CFF gave $80,000 to the Clinton Birthplace Foundation Inc., $20,000 to the Shakespeare Theatre, $40,000 to the School of the... townhall.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997061/posts#comment Sat, 5 Apr 2008 05:28:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992630/posts Residents of Austin, Texas, home of the state's government and flagship university, have very refined social consciences, if they do say so themselves, and they do say so, speaking via bumper stickers. Don R. Willett, a justice of the state Supreme Court, has commuted behind bumpers proclaiming "Better a Bleeding Heart Than None at All," "Practice Random Acts of Kindness and Senseless Beauty," "The Moral High Ground Is Built on Compassion," "Arms Are For Hugging," "Will Work (When the Jobs Come Back From India)," "Jesus Is a Liberal," "G-d Wants Spiritual Fruits, Not Religious Nuts," "The Road to Hell Is... Jewish World Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992630/posts#comment Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:29:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991595/posts This is why politicians don't like to release their tax returns! Bloomberg News crunches the numbers on Sen. Barack and Michelle Obama's newly-released tax returns and finds: "The Obamas' donations to all recipients totaled $2,350 in 2000, $1,470 in 2001, $1,050 in 2002, $3,400 in 2003, and $2,500 in 2004. They also paid federal taxes totaling $311,044 during the same period on their $1.2 million of income." ABC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991595/posts#comment Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:20:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991571/posts 3/25/2008 - BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (AFPN) -- A Bagram Air Base Airman is making a difference for servicemembers and their families as she has one of the most difficult jobs in the area of responsibility. Senior Airman Sekina Moye, a services journeyman assigned to the 755th Air Expeditionary Group, is filling a six-month in-lieu-of tasking with Bagram's Mortuary Affairs. She is the only Air Force member of the five-person Army team who processes the remains of U.S. and coalition fallen heroes. "I was scared. I had never done this aspect of services," said Airman Moye, who is deployed from... Air Force Link http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991571/posts#comment Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:23:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991458/posts Tight-wads. bloomberg.com material cannot be posted to FR. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991458/posts#comment Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:21:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1975022/posts If you make your home in Texas, you can’t escape them. They are everywhere these days, hurriedly promising bounty to all within range of their voices. Even their printed matter is filled with pledges of greater public funding. The Democrat contenders for the Oval Office will GIVE everyone healthcare. They will GIVE everyone a meaningful education. They will GIVE those who are about to lose their homes, protection. They will GIVE those on the border and across the nation security. They will GIVE the illegal alien his or her unearned path to citizenship. The only thing wrong with all these... The New Media Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1975022/posts#comment Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:35:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1955742/posts The CEO of a Utah company surprised some lucky Utah National Guard members with a special "tour of duty": a seven day cruise to Bermuda. The Utah-based scrapbook company Stampin' Up donated 85 cruise cabins to the guard to thank the soldiers for their service. The unsuspecting winners received the good news today. One guardsman felt overwhelmed by the unexpected gift. "This has been kind of a dream come true. We've been married 22 years and I've been trying to get my wife on a cruise, just a three- or five-day cruise," Lt. Col. David Osborne said. Many of the... KSL News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1955742/posts#comment Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:01:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1942122/posts Over the last decade, former President Bill Clinton has raised more than $500 million for his foundation, allowing him to build a glass-and-steel presidential library in Little Rock, Ark., and burnish his image as an impresario of global philanthropy. The foundation has closely guarded the identities of its donors — including one who gave $31.3 million last year. Now, the secrecy surrounding the William J. Clinton Foundation has become a campaign issue as Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton seeks the Democratic presidential nomination with her husband as a prime source of strategy and star power. Some of her rivals argue that... NY Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1942122/posts#comment Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:26:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1941196/posts The stereotype holds that conservatives are mean and don't care about the poor, and that liberals who do care for the poor give more. But in his book, Who Really Cares, economist Arthur Brooks says that's not the case. "The average conservative-headed household gives 30 percent more money to charity than the average liberal-headed household, despite earning six percent less income," Brooks said. Brooks also found that the biggest givers in America are religious people from traditional families. "If there's one question I can ask you that will predict more than any other whether or not you're going to be... Christian World News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1941196/posts#comment Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:00:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1929786/posts Can you put a price on faith? That is the question churchgoers are asking as the tradition of tithing -- giving 10% of your income to the church -- is increasingly challenged. Opponents of tithing say it is a misreading of the Bible, a practice created by man, not God. They say they should be free to donate whatever amount they choose, and they are arguing with pastors, writing letters and quitting congregations in protest. In response, some pastors have changed their teaching and rejected what has been a favored form of fund raising for decades. The backlash comes as... The Wall Street Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1929786/posts#comment Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:54:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1929015/posts "Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.” - Psalm 95 A 7-year-old can find lots of things to do with rocks. They're good for stacking, throwing, pounding and keeping, among other things. “I collect the rocks and sell them so people can get food when they need it,” said 7-year-old Caden Stufflebeam. “I just sit down on the sidewalk so people can buy them when they come by. I thought it would be nice.” Caden's collection of rocks for sale won't put any jewelers out of business. He's got a stripy one with green tints,... The missoulian http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1929015/posts#comment Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:06:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1921413/posts CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 2, 2007) -- Coordinators and volunteers with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program on Okinawa will be working overtime during the holiday season to extend the reach of the 60-year-old charity in the region. Reserve Marines, activated specifically for Toys for Tots support, are scheduled to begin their 2007 toy collection drive during ceremonies at post exchanges on Camp Foster and Kadena Air Base Nov. 3. This year, program officials added Thailand and Guam to their area of responsibility, according to Staff Sgt. Suzette Smith, a coordinator with Okinawa’s Toys for Tots.... Marine Corps News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1921413/posts#comment Tue, 6 Nov 2007 00:16:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1910800/posts WASHINGTON (RNS)—The numbers prove it: Southerners are more generous to their churches, while lagging in other categories of giving. Using data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a new study by empty tomb inc. shows that in 2005, Southerners gave an average $816.81 per household to church and religious organizations while Northeasterners gave only $453.84. And the South has been outpacing the Northeast in religious giving almost 20 years. “One point that often ‘defends’ the Northeast is that the region has higher living expenses,” said Sylvia Ronsvalle, executive vice president of empty tomb, a Christian research organization in... The Baptist Standard http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1910800/posts#comment Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:32:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1902115/posts WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2007 – Military families have a new partner in their efforts to understand and cope with having a loved one in a battle zone. The Blewitt Foundation focuses on helping children experiencing loss, serious injury or related anxiety or fear. “Our primary mission is to provide special comfort, enjoyment and enrichment opportunities for U.S. military families … through partnerships with unique recreational and educational programs,” said Joe Cantafio, the foundation’s vice president of programs. “The cornerstone of our family-based program is fun, but not just any kind of fun,” he said. “The Blewitt Foundation provides all-expense-paid... America Supports You http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1902115/posts#comment Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:36:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1898156/posts LAS VEGAS - News conferences, a slew of felony charges, a perp walk in handcuffs and detention in a holding cell without bail — it's clear authorities aren't giving O.J. Simpson any celebrity breaks. Police insist such treatment is prudent for a man whose name is synonymous with a slow-speed chase from officers in a white Ford Bronco. But legal experts are questioning whether Simpson is being singled out for extra-tough prosecution in his casino-hotel robbery case as payback for his murder acquittal more than a decade ago. "It is regrettable that America has not gotten over the O.J. Simpson... AP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1898156/posts#comment Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:09:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1887421/posts NEW YORK (AP) - Former President Clinton will appear on Oprah Winfrey's TV talk show next Tuesday, Sept. 4, his first interview to promote "Giving," a book on philanthropy and civic action coming out the same day. Clinton's appearance was announced Monday in an e-mail - "The first interview about his new passion!" - sent to members of Winfrey's book club. Winfrey, who interviewed Clinton in 2004 for his memoir "My Life," has good reason to think highly of the new book. "Giving" praises Winfrey's "Angel Network," which has donated millions of dollars around the world, from money for schools... Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1887421/posts#comment Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:08:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1863706/posts Bill Clinton Book Out Sept. 4 Jul 10 12:38 PM US/Eastern By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Former President Clinton's planned book on citizen activism, "Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World," will come out Sept. 4 with a first printing of 750,000, publisher Alfred A. Knopf announced Tuesday. Clinton, whose memoir "My Life" was a million seller, will tour nationwide to promote the book and will narrate the audio version. "I've done my best in this book to demonstrate what I've seen firsthand through my (William J. Clinton) Foundation's work in Africa and... BREITBART http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1863706/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:34:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1856168/posts NEW YORK -- Americans gave nearly $300 billion to charitable causes last year, setting a new record and besting the 2005 total that had been boosted by a surge in aid to victims of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma and the Asian tsunami. Donors contributed an estimated $295.02 billion in 2006, a 1 percent increase when adjusted for inflation, up from $283.05 billion in 2005. Excluding donations for disaster relief, the total rose 3.2 percent, inflation-adjusted, according to an annual report released Monday by the Giving USA Foundation at Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy. Giving historically tracks the health of... The Associated Press via Newsday.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1856168/posts#comment Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:23:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1855937/posts Americans gave nearly $300 billion to charitable causes last year, setting a new record and besting the 2005 total that had been boosted by a surge in aid to victims of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma and the Asian tsunami. Donors contributed an estimated $295.02 billion in 2006, a 1 percent increase when adjusted for inflation, up from $283.05 billion in 2005. Excluding donations for disaster relief, the total rose 3.2 percent, inflation-adjusted, according to an annual report released Monday by the Giving USA Foundation at Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy. Giving historically tracks the health of the overall economy,... Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1855937/posts#comment Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:20:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1855794/posts Americans gave nearly $300 billion to charitable causes last year, setting a new record and besting the 2005 total that had been boosted by a surge in aid to victims of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma -- and the Asian tsunami. CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1855794/posts#comment Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:22:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1847296/posts WASHINGTON, June 8, 2007 – For one Connecticut troop-support group, it’s all about giving back to those who sacrifice so much for their country and making sure servicemembers know those at home care. Servicemembers enjoy their Hawaiian luau compliments of Give2TheTroops. The organization sends care packages and letters to troops serving in combat zones around the world, and makes every effort to fulfill special requests, such as the luau. Courtesy photo  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. In fulfilling its mission, “Give2TheTroops” works to support the physical, moral and spiritual well-being of servicemembers deployed to combat zones around the... America Supports You http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1847296/posts#comment Fri, 8 Jun 2007 23:39:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1833875/posts A small book on how to lead a more generous life by pastor Brian Kluth is something of a "publishing miracle" that is being ordered by churches and denominations across the United States and around the world. "A 40-day Spiritual Journey to a More Generous Life" has 100,000 copies in print in nine months. One publisher, David Neff of Christianity Today, said "anytime you get 100,000 copies of any book into the churches, you're making some impact. Doing so in a 9-month period is spectacular." Hundreds of churches are ordering copies for every family. Denominations are sending copies to every... Christian News Wire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1833875/posts#comment Tue, 15 May 2007 14:56:13 GMT