Bosom Buddies

Thank you for your comment Brigid. Lots of pepole are under the mistaken impression that philanthropy just means giving money to charity. Actually, philanthropy is defined much more broadly as: goodwill to fellowmen; the active effort to promote the welfare of others, expressed esp. by the generous donation of money to good causes. But it's not always about money.Money is not something everyone can donate (especially in these challenging economic times, and not every situation calls for money. Philanthropy encompasses everything from donating your talents (be it hairdressing, cooking, bookkeeping or anything else) to an organization that needs them, to donating your old eyeglasses or shoes to third world countries, to shopping in a socially conscious way, to volunteering, social activism, and yes, donating a bra or two to those in need. Most of us take a selection of clean undergarments for granted, but there are plenty of women who are going without. Bosom Buddy Recycling will take your old bras and give them to deserving women around the country including women's shelters, transitional housing, and breast cancer-survivor support groups.Bottom line: Living generously doesn't require you to have a big bank account. It just requires you to have a big heart.