78 Answers to the question: Why do you give?
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?