whats better:throw away the money or give it to charity?
444165
Either way it's wasted. Give it to God :)
939793
I am normally a generous person, and in the past when I have had extra money,  I have given money to people that were less fortunate. However, given my financial circumstances at the moment (my wife lost her job earlier this year and we are trying to survive on one income right now), I would probably keep most of it for myself and my family.
281763
I'd prefer that they use the money for food, clothing, shelter, toiletries etc. Someone suggested giving out $5 fast food gift certificates instead of money and that sounds like a great idea.\n\nI certainly don't like to encourage harmful habits but out of sympathy for their psychological plight--since I know they may face hopelessness and despair-- I give to provide any kind of comfort and support I can in a hard world.\n\nYes, I do sometimes give money to the homeless knowing they will likely buy booze.
674897
YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO, IF YOU GIVE IT TO A ORGANIZATION CAPABLE OF GIVING YOU A TAX DEDUCTION. YOU CANT DONATE IT TO YOUR WIFE OR CHILDREN, OR EVEN A HOMELESS GUY ON THE STREET AND EXPECT TO DEDUCT IT. YOU ALSO NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU WILL HAVE ENOUGH DEDUCTIONS TO ITEMIZE. IF NOT, THEN IT WONT BE BENEFICIAL FOR YOU TO DONATE THEM TAX WISE.
110735
yes, definitely.  Why not give to others what you don't need anymore.  It'll help save lives.  It would make such a difference in someone else's life, help a family who could almost lose someone, turn a whole life around.  It seems selfish not to.
5501
donate it somewhere and get a tax write-off for it, plus know you are doing something good.  use the tax write-off towards a new PDA
492117
There are so many deserving charities out there I would rather you donated it along with your $10 to somebody that is truly in need.  God Bless!
563998
after i pay off my bills, my parents bills, my in-laws bills, give a bunch to my church, take everyone out and i buy a nice 5 bdrm home in Oregon then i would give a bunch to a charity for sick kids/people.  after all i would help my family and friends first, the people who have helped me and supported me thru my life.  but i would want to be sure to give to a charity to change the lives for the better of people that i don't know too!  =)
874498
You could run a contest, or you could also donate the money to a charity or fundraiser!  Lets say you know somone who died of cancer, or somethig other illness, well you could donate your money to fundraisers for that illness!  It's a great and nice thing to do.
748074
Well most importantly I'd make sure my wealth lasts so I can keep helping for longer.\nI'd probably want to make a bit more before I used a considerable chunk to help society.\n\nI wouldn't give to any charities though. I think they are kind of self-defeating. I would like to help make my hometown somewhere worth visiting.\nI would save small shops and things like that. Try to stop the big corporations taking over.\nGive to the smaller cities (in Britain where I live) and help them to get more things and to compete with London. London gets too much and it's not fair on people who live nowhere near it.\n\nI would help fund things like skateparks and independant cinemas and youth hostels so people can travel about the country on a budget.\n\nI don't see much point in giving thousands of pounds to a charity for a rare disease which is only going to benefit about 10 people across the whole country. Or to cancer research or something when people are going to continue to smoke and then wonder why they got lung cancer. Then they need to be treated on the NHS.
34581
Uhm. Open a bank account?? *shrugs*\n\nI'm sorta thinking life wouldn't change.......or maybe I just wouldn't allow life to change. I'd probably donate it to the "Won a kazillion dollars in the lottery and don't know what to do with it" Organization that would make sure it got to the people in need in this world that rightfully deserve it. And then I'd go call the one person I enjoy being around more than any other and ask him if would like to go to a baseball game. yeah.....that's "now what." :)
927823
Nothing.  And think what £300 could do for a good charity.  Don't be greedy -think of the needy
220072
I would give it back as much as I'd like to keep it.  Reason one is to keep myself from getting caught and getting into trouble and as much of a humanitarian as I'd like to think I'm NOT, everyone makes mistakes and I wouldn't want the teller to lose his/her job over it...unless they were nasty to me then it's a free-for-all.
1049093
If you are just plainly wanting to get rid of it. Then Please consider donating it to a battered womens' shelter or to a mentor program (big brothers & big sisters) They should be able to offer it to someone who could make good use out of it, even if it is old and out dated. Besides, most donations to charities like that are tax deducatable, you could get a write off on your taxes for doing so. \n\notherwise, if you are not wanting to just get rid of it....sell it on ebay or post in your local classified ads. \n\nGood luck.
828626
I give randomly if at all.  I figure if given money, they might spend it on something like booze or drugs.  I'd rather my $$ be spent on something to improve their lot.  One way to do this is to donate to an organization that provides meals, shelter, and help for homeless people.  Donations can be in the form of money or of one's time.  Either way, the donor can be more certain that their money is used wisely.  This is not the case when one gives cash to a homeless person on the street.
648059
Thank them then chuck it away, I know it's the thought that counts but obviously very little thought (if any) went into that gift ... Actually, donate it to charity, make an unfortunate person smile :-)
1138377
you want to give away some money ?