The context of the following conversation is Lee wanted to donate at the cash register so they donated a dollar to the charity.:
Lee says They had a bucket at the cash register to take up donations for the red cross..
The friend responds Did you give a donation?.
Lee responds I ended up throwing a dollar into the bucket..
The friend responds That was sweet of you. It helps people when they are in need..
Lee responds Yeah, the red cross helped when we lost the house to the fire..