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Transforming Lives: The Inspiring Story of Bithiah’s Family Services

  Bithiah’s Family Services, a charity dedicated to the aid of those in foster care and their needs. As the holiday season is here, it’s natural to reflect on all which we are thankful for. For many of us, this includes family, friends, and the comfort of a stable home. However, this is not the…

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How to Perfectly Organize Your Pantry

Are you giving your house a thorough spring cleaning? Don’t skip the pantry! With these great tips from ZipList founder Geoff Allen, you can have a well-stocked and well-organized storehouse in a snap! 1. See how many meals you can make with the items already in your pantry. Homemade soup is a great way to use of a mixture of pantry ingredients such as pasta, dried beans, canned vegetables, spices and grains.

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Tax Tips for Gifts to Charity

Although you donate gifts to a charity as an act of kindness, your charitable generosity may give you some much needed tax relief. Each time you make a donation, regardless if it is monetary, a service rendered or material items, make sure you obtain some type of record for your donation. When it comes time to file your tax return, pull out those records for the gifts you gave to charity throughout the year, and you could possibly decrease the amount of taxes you owe. Monetary Donations

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The Importance of Charity

I walked the red carpet at a very important charity with my family. John Varvatos and the Stuart House were raising money and awareness for sexually abused children. The organization offers therapy, medical assistance and other services for children and families in need of help related to traumatic events. Its a painful, disturbing and very real subject that many people do not talk about.