Comments on: Introducing The Frugal Dad Giving Project http://frugaldad.com/2009/08/14/introducing-the-frugal-dad-giving-project/ Money Saving Insights: Coupons, Smart Spending and Promotional Codes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:38:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Janette http://frugaldad.com/2009/08/14/introducing-the-frugal-dad-giving-project/#comment-30223 Janette Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:35:21 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=3438#comment-30223 Think about simply going to your local middle or high school and donating to the principal. Yesterday I spent $150. buying binders and backpacks for 10 students on my team (107 students all together). I am their teacher and know that without supplies the year is lost to them. We are beginning food back packs home next week. Applying for grants is time consuming and often difficult. For those who read that teachers make tons of bucks- the salary range at my school is $32,000- $55,000 (Phd 20 years). We are busy taking care of the poor- every day. I wouldn't trade my job for anything! Think about simply going to your local middle or high school and donating to the principal. Yesterday I spent $150. buying binders and backpacks for 10 students on my team (107 students all together). I am their teacher and know that without supplies the year is lost to them. We are beginning food back packs home next week. Applying for grants is time consuming and often difficult.
For those who read that teachers make tons of bucks- the salary range at my school is $32,000- $55,000 (Phd 20 years). We are busy taking care of the poor- every day.
I wouldn’t trade my job for anything!

]]> By: Susan http://frugaldad.com/2009/08/14/introducing-the-frugal-dad-giving-project/#comment-30062 Susan Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:35:52 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=3438#comment-30062 From the Bargain Babe website: the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is matching contributions to Donors Choose Projects for education. Check it out! From the Bargain Babe website: the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is matching contributions to Donors Choose Projects for education. Check it out!

]]> By: Lauren http://frugaldad.com/2009/08/14/introducing-the-frugal-dad-giving-project/#comment-29988 Lauren Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:40:26 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=3438#comment-29988 As a teacher, I can tell you that we desperately need all the help we can get. I cannot even begin to calculate the amount of my own money I've had to spend to supply my room. I've only been teaching for 3 years, but am already at the point where I'm not going to be able to do certain projects because I'd had to pay out of my own pocket. Turning to parents is not always an option, as I teach in a very poor area. Donors Choose is an awesome program. Thanks for your willingness to hel! As a teacher, I can tell you that we desperately need all the help we can get. I cannot even begin to calculate the amount of my own money I’ve had to spend to supply my room. I’ve only been teaching for 3 years, but am already at the point where I’m not going to be able to do certain projects because I’d had to pay out of my own pocket. Turning to parents is not always an option, as I teach in a very poor area. Donors Choose is an awesome program. Thanks for your willingness to hel!

]]> By: Sunday Money Roundup - ‘I Love You, Man’ Edition. | My Two Dollars http://frugaldad.com/2009/08/14/introducing-the-frugal-dad-giving-project/#comment-29981 Sunday Money Roundup - ‘I Love You, Man’ Edition. | My Two Dollars Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:31:31 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=3438#comment-29981 [...] Dad has started The Frugal Dad Giving Project. You need to check this [...] [...] Dad has started The Frugal Dad Giving Project. You need to check this [...]

]]> By: Jeremy http://frugaldad.com/2009/08/14/introducing-the-frugal-dad-giving-project/#comment-29978 Jeremy Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:20:59 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=3438#comment-29978 Jason, this is a fantastic idea and very generous of you to support this program. I've just made my contribution and kicked of your donations! Jason, this is a fantastic idea and very generous of you to support this program. I’ve just made my contribution and kicked of your donations!

]]> By: Philip http://frugaldad.com/2009/08/14/introducing-the-frugal-dad-giving-project/#comment-29948 Philip Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:38:18 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=3438#comment-29948 Didn't mean to smack you in the face. Enjoyed the post. Didn’t mean to smack you in the face. Enjoyed the post.

]]> By: Jeff Tussey http://frugaldad.com/2009/08/14/introducing-the-frugal-dad-giving-project/#comment-29923 Jeff Tussey Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:09:57 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=3438#comment-29923 I have found that you cannot out give God. My very first stat with giving is 10% to my Church. Next I look for oppotunities to give to others as the Holy Spirit leads. I give to young couples with kids by picking up their tabs. I take soldiers for meals when I see them. I listen for needs of others and try to supply or put the in touch with people who can help them. I do not give to charity organizations because I can't control where the money goes. Most diseases could be cured by now, but the Ceo's make huge amounts of money for their salary. I like to see the smile on someone's face and usually have the hostess tell them that God loves them. I have found that you cannot out give God. My very first stat with giving is 10% to my Church. Next I look for oppotunities to give to others as the Holy Spirit leads. I give to young couples with kids by picking up their tabs. I take soldiers for meals when I see them. I listen for needs of others and try to supply or put the in touch with people who can help them. I do not give to charity organizations because I can’t control where the money goes.
Most diseases could be cured by now, but the Ceo’s make huge amounts of money for their salary.

I like to see the smile on someone’s face and usually have the hostess tell them that God loves them.

]]> By: Reesie http://frugaldad.com/2009/08/14/introducing-the-frugal-dad-giving-project/#comment-29922 Reesie Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:53:48 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=3438#comment-29922 Sars over at TomatoNation.com has done several projects with DonorChoose & her readers, it has been a HUGE success! Take a look sometime, I'm sure you will get some great information on the possibilities. Sars over at TomatoNation.com has done several projects with DonorChoose & her readers, it has been a HUGE success! Take a look sometime, I’m sure you will get some great information on the possibilities.

]]> By: Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2009/08/14/introducing-the-frugal-dad-giving-project/#comment-29919 Frugal Dad Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:39:52 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=3438#comment-29919 @Janet: Thanks for sharing your giving philosophy - I love it! Reminds me a lot of the Secret Santa stories I enjoy reading about the late Larry Stewart. He sought out people to give to in much the same way. @Janet: Thanks for sharing your giving philosophy – I love it! Reminds me a lot of the Secret Santa stories I enjoy reading about the late Larry Stewart. He sought out people to give to in much the same way.

]]> By: Janet http://frugaldad.com/2009/08/14/introducing-the-frugal-dad-giving-project/#comment-29918 Janet Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:15:20 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=3438#comment-29918 My personal giving rate is this. On each morning when I wake I try to give to three folks per day whatever I feel I can afford. I figure we each eat three times per day and to truly give thanks to God for every morsel I have been able to provide for myself and my family I see this as a way of giving back. If times are tough I give of my time if time is short I give short spots of time allow someone to go ahead of you in traffic or in line at a store. Hand someone a coupon that you had extra to allow them a dollar off thier order. Little things me a great deal in tough times. In times when money is easier (example just last week I had a check for $100.00 returned to me that I thought was lost money this was shared on the very next day with three folks I encountered who proved to me that they were needy. I give to folks who do not ask but seem to be the needest of all. Older people in the Walmart stores debating over groceries or meds. Young mothers counting money before heading to the cash register, making certain they will have enough for gas money to get to work yet for the remainder of the week and still pay for the diapers and formula. So my new motto in life is give 3 give to three every day !!!! My personal giving rate is this. On each morning when I wake I try to give to three folks per day whatever I feel I can afford. I figure we each eat three times per day and to truly give thanks to God for every morsel I have been able to provide for myself and my family I see this as a way of giving back. If times are tough I give of my time if time is short I give short spots of time allow someone to go ahead of you in traffic or in line at a store. Hand someone a coupon that you had extra to allow them a dollar off thier order. Little things me a great deal in tough times. In times when money is easier (example just last week I had a check for $100.00 returned to me that I thought was lost money this was shared on the very next day with three folks I encountered who proved to me that they were needy. I give to folks who do not ask but seem to be the needest of all. Older people in the Walmart stores debating over groceries or meds. Young mothers counting money before heading to the cash register, making certain they will have enough for gas money to get to work yet for the remainder of the week and still pay for the diapers and formula. So my new motto in life is give 3 give to three every day !!!!

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