Angela’s Advent, Day 17

When you make a donation to a charity on behalf of a loved one, you give twice, and neither of them becomes clutter.  Here are some great charities to consider –

• Give the gift of independence by helping Guide Dogs Victoria
• Oxfam Australia works hard to fight poverty and injustice
• Change lives with a duck, vaccines, well or mosquito nets with Smiles, the World Vision gift catalogue
• Invest in children by supporting Unicef
• Give a gift of sight through the Fred Hollows Foundation

The good news is donations to a registered charity are tax deductible.

The bad news is not everyone appreciates this kind of gift for one reason or another.  To make sure you get it right

• Align the gift with the values of the recipient
• Make the gift in their name, and ensure they, not you, get the tax deduction to avoid the appearance of a “hollow” gift