Hands Across America to Help the Hungry

Standing in a line holding hands with millions across America was a thrill. There are even deeper joys if we continue the spirit through the years by giving some time to one of the many private organizations that are helping the poor and homeless and by lowering our life styles so that we can give more money as well. After all, except for accident of birth, we may have been one of them.

The Bible urges us to give 10% or more of our total incomes for the less fortunate. Americans give only an average of 2% to 3% now. Imagine how good you would feel inside to know that you have helped to save lives simply by buying fewer and less fancy cars, clothes, appliances, etc. and donating the savings to church and synagogue outreach efforts or to one of the many worthy poverty crises center.

Most of these organizations teach people to become self-sufficient contributing citizens. Also, the overhead of these organizations is one-tenth the average of similar programs through federal taxes.

AUSTIN GALE

Los Angeles