Stories

This giving season we've been asking donors, "Why do you give?" These are just 78 of the powerful answers we've heard:

• Because there is a great deal of need and many fantastic organizations trying to fulfill those needs-----and because I am blessed and want to give back.
• Makes a positive difference in the community
• I love animals 
• I felt it in my heart. 
• It selfishly makes me feel good.  I believe in doing unto others as you would have them do unto you
• To help others
• It feels right to give back.
• This year I gave to support organizations that empower the immigrant and refugee community in Nebraska.
• Make impact to real people and needs.
• Believe in mission to find adoptions for happy living for dogs, cats and critters.
• Trying to help make the world a better place.
• The nonprofit means a lot to me
• I am grateful for all my blessings and it reminds me to be thankful . I give in honor of my late husband who was a Vietnam Veteran, the families in my school who struggle with homelessness, and all who struggle with mental health.
• I want to be a blessing to others.
• To make Omaha a better place for all 
• To share my blessings from God
• It's a cause I believe in.
• For the kids
• Because I admire people who are willing to help needed organizations
• Because I care about people, and I can afford to donate some money.
• To support a wonderful organization.
• I like to share my financial blessings with others. 
• Because I can afford it and it's the right thing to do - to help those in need.
• To share what we are fortunate to have. 
• They had provided me service while I was in the hospital and rehabilitation.
• I love to help, when help is needed.
• Worthy, dedicated non-profits.
• Every little bit helps
• I appreciate both of the non-profits I gave too. I believe they are good for our community. 
• To help those who are experiencing trauma or tragedy 
• To support organizations that are doing good in our community 
• Love is the answer! 
• I believe in the ripple effect.  I am blessed and want pass along support as best I can.  
• Only way to make our world a bit better. The people who do the work are the real heroes, my donations just help make that possible.
• Art is such an important therapy and resource for veterans! 
• I believe that everyone needs help some time. When I was younger and my family did not have a lot of many, so many people of all different cultures poured in to me. I've been blessed to be a blessing!
• I believe in young people
• The right thing to do.
• Because I wanted to help out a family in need.
• If I have the means to share with those in need through donations of money, goods, or volunteering my time, I do so. It has not always been this way. I hope that my contributions benefit those who receive support from these organizations. 
• To support live theatre
• Because I'm grateful for all I have and aware that others aren't necessarily as fortunate.
• I know what it is like to do without, and I am so proud of the community I live in ... I just want to share whatever resources I can!
• I give because I live the mission of the non-profit. I want the charity to continue its mission. 
• I like to support nonprofits who are advocates for policy I believe in.
• I think it’s important to support the nonprofits in our area who do so much good for so many.
• Because the organization helps us!
• It is the right thing to do for my fellow humans.
• I feel like I'm in a somewhat decent enough position to do so and therefore I should.
• It’s how I was raised
• Giving helps everyone. 
• Supporting organizations doing amazing work in our community.  I only wish I could afford to give to more of them.
• To support my community library 
• Makes me happy 
• I’ve been blessed with generosity from others in the past and am now in a position to forward on the generosity to others. 
• I believe in sharing
• I've been fortunate .. other's haven't.  Those of us who CAN share .. should.
• Because I have an abundance and others do not.
• Support a lot of great causes that aren't getting the support they need. 
• I'm not able to volunteer physically so I done financially.
• Feels nice to give back to a cause that I support in the community.
• Because I can!
• I believe in the organizations' missions, and I try to give when I can afford it. 
• To Support bike advocacy 
• To help make our community stronger.
• It makes me feel good to help at least a little.
• People need help.  There was very little help available in 1976 when I needed it.  
• Just to help the community.
• I am blessed to have a roof over my head, enough money to live my life well, and food on my table.  But for the Grace of God, I could easily be homeless and food insecure.  I do what I can for those who need help people and animals.
• Tis the season
• Support for community healthcare organizations
• Because the nonprofits need it to survive.  I have extra and want to help.
• To help feral cats that can't help themselves. 
• Because these organizations have supported me throughout the years with opportunities & friendship, I want to do what I can to ensure they are able to provide others with those same opportunities. 
• Because there's a need, and I have means.

Why do you give?

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