The Indiana University Center on Philanthropy in its annual Giving USA reports a record high of $306.39 Billion in charitable donations in 2007, an increase of 3.9% over 2006. This estimated $306.39 Billion is an increase of 88% since 1997 when charitable giving totaled $163 Billion. Donations accounted for 2.2% of U.S. Gross Domestic Product. Think of the impact were we all to tithe and have that figure multipled 4.5 times?
It is heartening to note that donations to educational organizations like Head Start rose 6.4% to $43.32 Billion, while contributions to human services charities grew 8.4% to $29.64 Billion. We are always heartened to see this annual growth and understand that we Americans are the most generous people on Earth.
Foor information on giving to the Campaign for Children by Head Start of Rockland, please contact Peter Flierl, Director of Philanthropy & Communications at 845-358-2234 ext 43 or e-mail Peter at peterjflierl@gmail.com. You can also request information on making a bequest to Head Start of Rockland and on other forms of legacy giving.
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