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TO DATE Thousands of PEOPLE
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The word "charity" entered the English language through the Old French word "charite". Originally in Latin the word caritas meant preciousness, dearness, high price. From this, in Christian theology, caritas became the standard Latin translation for the Greek word agape.

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the history

There have been examinations of who gives more to charity. One study conducted in the United States found that as a percentage of income, charitable giving increased as income decreased. The poorest fifth of Americans, for example, gave away 4.3% of their income, while the wealthiest fifth gave away 2.1%.

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You can help the cause by doing things that you normally do. Social Ribbons isn't intrusive and works quietly in the background while you browse the web. With thousands of registered users we can really make a difference. Our plug-in is 100% free and free of any malware or spyware.

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federal tax relief

Federal tax law provides tax benefits to non profit organizations recognized as exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). The benefits of 501(c)(3) status include exemption from federal income tax as well as eligibility to receive tax deductible charitable contributions.

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quick facts
  • Donating to a charity gets you tax relief on income taxes, corporation taxes, and capital gains tax.
  • Chairities are not profit-making - so any surplus they may make must be used only to further the organization's purposes.
  • Charity is the first and foremost principle of the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and the Freemasons.
  • In 2007, a total of 1,128,367 charities and foundations were registered with the U.S. federal government.
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Vivian S.
I never thought that breast cancer would hit home so personally. I'm glad there are chairities likes this dedicated to helping.

Mike and Tiffani F.
This is a very good cause. You don't have to pay anything to join, but it helps breast cancer research with every download.

Nicole K.
To all who have suffered and to all who have died because of breast cancer. And prayers to all of their families who have watched the suffering of their loved ones.