The Church does not wish us to be mired in increasing debt. I live on a fixed income. I can't afford to give. A planned gift, or a gift left in a will, may be a more appropriate means of charitable giving for some. For donors over 65, the Church can even pay a high guaranteed annual income on your gift.
Tax deductions make charitable gift annuities more affordable.
Inquire at your parish. Back to Top I do give. I just can't give very much. If we really cannot afford to give much, there is no need to feel ashamed if the amount of money we contribute seems like an insignificant amount. Christ tells us in the story of the widow's mite that it's not the amount we give, but the heart and soul of the decision we make.