Charity
1 : benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity
2 a : generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering; also : aid given to those in need b : an institution engaged in relief of the poor c : public provision for the relief of the needy
3 a : a gift for public benevolent purposes b : an institution (as a hospital) founded by such a gift
4 : lenient judgment of others
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My deifinition of charity is simple. It is giving. Period.
Whether that is giving of your time, money, knowledge, skill, a room in your home, food, clothing, advice, a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, or an infinite number of other things, its all about doing what you can, with what you have, from where you are.
It doesnt matter who the recipient is as long as you are giving of yourself to the best of your ability.
That is all that matters.
What is your definition of charity?
I'm all of those so there is never time for me to ask others for a shoulder to cry on. I agree with you on the definition of charity.
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