When you think of Abraham Lincoln, I bet the one quality you think of is honesty. But, there were many qualities that made up this great leader, not the least of which was charity and generosity of spirit.

Despite the fact that the average American is trying to save more and spend less, a recent survey says that people will spend $14.1 billion dollars on Valentine’s Day gifts this year. Can you imagine what the people of Haiti could do with that money?

The “Hope for Haiti Now” Telethon raised $58 million dollars, but other telethons have raised more. Ever wonder how telethons got started?

Tragedy has struck again, and again the world is mobilizing to raise much-need funds to help the people of earthquake-ravaged Haiti. With so many charities rushing to help, make sure your dollars are going to legitimate organizations that have the infrastructure to truly make a difference.

Many folks across America will have Martin Luther King Day, January 18, off from work and school. This year, as we celebrate what would have been Dr. King’s 81st birthday, why not use this day off as a chance to reflect on, and enact, Dr. King’s principles of selfless giving?