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Ashley Zaborowski E00868432 **5 Easy & Inexpensive Ways You Can Support a Non-Profit Organization** With the economy in a spiraling down fall and pocketbooks shrinking in size, nonprofit organizations needs are continuing to grow. As a student already on a tight budget I can understand the constant tug of war between being charitable and also having enough cash to get by. Being charitable is one of the best ways for you to help give back to your community. Today I am offering up some ways we can help without having to dig too deep in our own shrunken pockets. [] can help get you connected with organizations such as habitat for humanity, the salvation army, and other local nonprofits that are always looking for assistance. This is always a good opportunity for you to get outside and explore other surrounding communities near home. 3. Organize a food drive at work, in your neighborhood, at your club or church or wherever you can. It’s easy to do, and the food demands these days are at an all time high with so many families who are trying desperately to make ends meet. Organizations like the Goodwill, Salvation Army and Purple Heart of Southeastern Detroit can help you set up a drive that’s easy to pull off. You can find other sources for planning a fundraiser at [].
 * 1) Get on board with your grocery’s community give-back program. Kroger, Publix, Meijer and many other stores invite you to sign up for programs where a portion of your spending is given back to schools or other nonprofit organizations in your community. You can get involved by visiting your grocer’s website such as Krogers.com or meijers.com. Some of the give back programs at places such as Kroger’s will send you coupons in thanks for your purchases that go towards benefitting your community. By giving back, your next late night snack could be free from your grocer.
 * 2) Volunteer. This is free of cost, and most of the agencies and organizations are searching for volunteers to do anything and everything from loading the Salvation Army donation truck to working at soup kitchens. Organizations love it if you have a special skill that you would like to share with them or the clients they serve. Websites such as

4.Do a walk/run. Many nonprofit organizations such as the American Diabetes Association, Karmano’s Cancer Institution and American Heart Association put on multiple charity walks where participants can raise money through donations to support the cause. These walks/runs are not only good fundraisers, but are good for your health too. To get involved visit [or] any of the associations own webpages for information, sign up, and locations.

5. Clean out your closet and donate your old gently used cloting or furniture you no longer use to charity. This is easy, free, and a good way to clean out that over stuffed closet of yours. Part with things you do not need, or do not fit you anymore and donate it to those that need clothes, shoes, or even an old dresser. By donating your old things that you no longer need you also receive a tax exemption slip where you can claim your donations on your yearly taxes. Organizations such as the Salvation Army, Purple Heart, and the Good will take donations at their donation centers or you may schedule a pick up for larger items. To find out more on items these organizations accept and are in need of visit. [|www.][|**salvationarmy**][|usa.org/] [|www.][|**goodwill**][|.org/] or [|www.][|**purpleheart**][|cars.org/]

By selecting any of the above ways to give back to a nonprofit organization you are not only helping to live a better, cleaner and healthier lifestyle, but are assisting those families that are in dire need of our support. The above tasks are not only rewarding, but fun especially if you get the whole family involved in fundraising. I think you may be surprised at how easy it is to make money for your favorite causes at a time when the need continues to grow as our pocketbooks shrink. Remember, donating can be easy, inexpensive or better yet…Free.