Ways to Donate From The Bottom of Your Empty Pockets
In a perfect world, we’d all be able to write out big checks to every charity, drop change in every cup, or say “Yes” every time we’re asked for a dollar at the checkout stand. But the reality is, many of us have had to cut back in recent years, and that includes our charitable donations. Luckily for those of us pinching pennies, some smart companies have come up with amazing ways for us to donate money to worthy causes without actually putting out a dime of our own money. The money has to come from somewhere, of course, and in the case of each of these programs, we can thank the charitable-minded execs at some big companies who can spare a little cash for a great cause. But you need to do your part to get the bucks from the company to the charity! Check out some of these amazing cause marketing programs that don’t cost you a cent.
- Make Time For Change: Beautiful summer days are here, and that means outdoor farmer’s markets make the perfect lunchtime stroll or Saturday afternoon activity. If you check into GoWalla at your local farmer’s market, Frigidaire will donate $1 to Save the Children. You have til September 20th, so get checking!
- Donate to Dental Care: Join Delta Dental Companies Facebook Cause Page and $1 will automatically be donated to help uninsured Americans get access to dental care.
- Thank You, Mom: P&G will donate $1 to The Special Olympics for every “Like” they receive.
- Get a Song, Give a Donation: Download a free song, courtesy of Choice Hotels, and they’ll donate a buck to the Children of the Night, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting childhood prostitution. You get a song, Children of the Night gets a dollar, you can’t beat that!