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Charity Begins at Home—But It Should Not End There
The seeds of charitable giving are not planted at birth. You have learned, throughout your lifetime, the values that inspire your donations. It is important, then, to share what you have learned and pass those values on to loved ones.
A family's financial philosophy starts with the care of family members, addressing basic needs such as the mortgage, medical costs and tuition bills.
But most of us actually do earn or possess more than we need. Though the definition of "need" is highly personal, the value system we learn as we grow prompts our desire to help others. After all, not all wealthy people are charitable, and not all charitable people are wealthy. The difference, clearly, is not the amount of available money. Instead, the measure of compassion for others—those whom charitable organizations like ours serve—makes all the difference in the world.
The foundation of philanthropy often originates from our faith—where we learn to support others—but regardless of faith, everyone can employ the philosophy of helping others. Compassion lies within the heart of each of us. We need only to find the key.
Please call Philip F. McKean, PhD, CFRE at 207-594-6717 or e-mail at pmckean@penbayhealthcare.org for ideas on how we may fit into your family's financial philosophy.
Copyright © The Stelter Company, All rights reserved. The information on this site is not intended as legal, tax or investment advice.
For such advice, please consult an attorney, tax professional or investment professional.
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