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    The Better Business Bureau offers alternatives for charitable donations when budgets are tight due to the struggling economy. Some options include donating toys, food, or other items charities need; donating items to thrift shops which benefits charities and provides affordable goods; donating cars where proceeds help those in need; and volunteering time which can benefit charities as much as financial donations. The BBB also recommends advocating for charitable causes through voicing support for helpful policies. Overall, there are ways to support charities beyond monetary donations during challenging economic times.

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    The Better Business Bureau offers alternatives for charitable donations when budgets are tight due to the struggling economy. Some options include donating toys, food, or other items charities need; donating items to thrift shops which benefits charities and provides affordable goods; donating cars where proceeds help those in need; and volunteering time which can benefit charities as much as financial donations. The BBB also recommends advocating for charitable causes through voicing support for helpful policies. Overall, there are ways to support charities beyond monetary donations during challenging economic times.

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    The Better Business Bureau offers alternatives for charitable donations when budgets are tight due to the struggling economy. Some options include donating toys, food, or other items charities need; donating items to thrift shops which benefits charities and provides affordable goods; donating cars where proceeds help those in need; and volunteering time which can benefit charities as much as financial donations. The BBB also recommends advocating for charitable causes through voicing support for helpful policies. Overall, there are ways to support charities beyond monetary donations during challenging economic times.

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    #280 BBB 12-31-09 174

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    The Better Business Bureau offers alternatives for charitable donations when budgets are tight due to the struggling economy. Some options include donating toys, food, or other items charities need; donating items to thrift shops which benefits charities and provides affordable goods; donating cars where proceeds help those in need; and volunteering time which can benefit charities as much as financial donations. The BBB also recommends advocating for charitable causes through voicing support for helpful policies. Overall, there are ways to support charities beyond monetary donations during challenging economic times.

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