I remember back in college, Fr. Robert Reyes a.k.a. The Running Priest, told us that if we do not give back to society, we are not fulfilling our purpose in life. I kept that advice by heart. I didn't have much then financially, but I have time to do volunteer work. Over time, I was able to make some financial contribution along with the volunteer work. As years passed, I took in more work and started to have a family, volunteer work time diminished. But I still wanted to help.
I started having a different form of money jar: I take on a certain job and the proceeds of which would go to my charity of choice. Aside from my day job, I've accepted paid shopping opportunities so that I could donate to animal-centered causes like PAWS and Caraphil.
I started having a different form of money jar: I take on a certain job and the proceeds of which would go to my charity of choice. Aside from my day job, I've accepted paid shopping opportunities so that I could donate to animal-centered causes like PAWS and Caraphil.
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Being a doglover, animal support causes are close to my heart. I try to take on at least 2 shopping jobs a months so that I could provide financial support to these 2 organizations. These organizations not only provide care to neglected animals, but they also engage in rescue efforts in times of calamity.
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(images from PAWS)
Aside from financial assistance, one can also help these causes by donating in kind, doing volunteer work, adoption, or providing a foster home for rescued or sick animals. There are many ways to help. Let's all do what we can. Let's give them hope.
