Doug MacFaddin, Director of the Meier Team, On Charity

Being charitable is one of the most important parts of our society. We all
must work together and help each other out in order to make the world a
better place. It may sound cliche, but it is true. Unfortunately, being
charitable can also be quite difficult for some. Being charitable
requires money in most cases, and that is almost always a touchy subject
to bring up. However, there are ways to fulfill charitable endeavors
without breaking the bank.

Donate clothes

People automatically assume that all
charity requires some sort of financial exchange. And while there is
certainly nothing wrong with giving money, it is not the only form of
charity. One of the most cost effective ways to donate is through old
clothes. Dig deep into your closet and find those pants and that shirt
that just don’t fit anymore and give it to someone who could actually
use it instead of throwing it away.

Donate Blood

This may be difficult for those of
you who get queasy easily, but for those with an iron stomach, why not
donate some of your blood? Again, in most situations, many assume that
the only way to give back is to open their wallets. You can do just as
much good by donating blood. In fact, according to the American Red Cross, 36,000 units of red blood cells and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S. That is a lot of blood.

Volunteer

If you really wanted to help and see
the impact of your donation in real-time, you should consider
volunteering. This can take many forms, all of which are fantastic ways
of spending your time. Visit your local soup kitchen and assist in
serving food to the needy; go to a homeless shelter and help out the
needy; stop by an animal shelter and bring some light into an animal’s
life. Most charitable organizations will never turn down a volunteer.

There is so much that needs to be
done in this world in order to make it a better place to live. But if we
each spend a few moments of our day thinking of others, then we could
certainly achieve such a lofty goal.

About Doug MacFaddin

Doug MacFaddin is an incredibly talented real estate professional based out of New York. Doug MacFaddin currently serves as the director of the Meier Team at the Corcoran Group. As the director, Doug MacFaddin is responsible for overseeing a variety of day-to-day activities for the company, such as client communications, and is even responsible for developing and implementing software.