donate money

ok, i did it. i got a membership/donated money to Transportation Alternatives

i still feel a little like i should be saving that money. or like maybe i could volunteer my time instead of donating? i don’t know. all the personal finance stuff i read seems to say that giving money is part of a healthy relationship with money. and i like this organization and want to see it succeed. so, it makes sense right? and it was such a small amount. i can afford this, i want giving to be part of my financial plan…

my friend’s wife is the founder of iHUG (International Help Uganda Grow foundation). it only costs $1 a day to sponsor a child. that’s less than what i spend at the vending machine most days…

what happens when you can’t continue to sponsor a child? to do: find out, figure out finances… i am hesitant to spend money b/c i am never sure whether i will have a job in the next month. maybe i should take this off my list and help in other ways.

this is great, i can actually afford this! i’ll do it right after vacation.

http://www.kiva.org/

it looks like lots of other ppl are doing it: donate to KIVA