Gift Catalog Donation Made

Just like we have for the past several years (check out last year's entry for more details on what we do), my family recently completed our annual selections in the Samaritan's Purse Gift Catalog. In all we contributed to 17 of their 48 options including the following highlights:

• Hot meals (option #1)
• Teach a child to read and write (option #2)
• Clothing and shoes (option #9)
• Help a farm family grow a bountiful crop (option #17)
• Baby chicks (option #22)
• Life-saving medical equipment (option #30)
• Supply a community with clean water (option #36)

I've noted recently that the poor of the world have been on my heart. This gift catalog really addresses many basic needs of those so less fortunate. That's why we love it so much and have been contributors for so many years. Samaritan's Purse really helps the needy around the world and does so very efficiently -- they get the highest rating possible from Charity Navigator. I recommend them highly if you are thinking of making a similar donation any time soon.

BTW, for those of you who don't know, all the proceeds from Free Money Finance are given away to charity. Every single penny from the beginning of this blog almost five years ago has gone to charity. Two years ago we topped $100k given and I'll bet we're now close to $200k. Anyway, I'll give you an update in January like I do every year, but for now I just want to say how much I appreciate you being part of this website. It's because you read and visit the site that it generates anything at all -- and those are the proceeds that go to help hurting people all over the world! Thanks for being part of the giving team!!!!!

Comments

[Lynn]

I also give to Samaritan's Purse and did my yearly donation at the end of October. We gave Dairy Animals, Jesus Loves me Lambs, Feed a hungry baby for a week, and Bible Lessons for Children. Although it wasn't anything close to what you are donating, I always feel really good about donating through Samaritan's Purse, whether it be from the catalog or through Operation Christmas Child.

[Cheap Like Me]

That total is amazing. Wow! Thank you for giving.

[Jeff]

Wow! I've been reading your blog for a number of months but didn't know about its charitable aspect. That's really fantastic! Thank you for your generosity and for the reference to this charity. We've donated a few times via World Vision's gift catalog, which sounds similar.

[Eugene Krabs]

You're a stronger man than I! :D Thank you for your charity.

[StL Pastor]

Blessings as always on the good work.
I honor you ministries in the community.

[Kate]

Phenomenal.

[Brian]

I had a good laugh at this line:

"...and those are the proceeds that go to help hurting people all over the world!"

Probably doesn't read the way you intended. :)

But keep up the good work - this is a quality blog.