How should you thank someone for donating money to your family when you are not sure who they are?
959606
How very nice. I would put a small thank you notice in the bulletin. Just say the -----family would like to thank our brothers and sisters for the recent kindness. It was greatly appreciated
519238
Keep it simple. Who do you want to thank? Do you have any words of humor or wisdom? Teachers usually are great people to thank, and they appreciate the recognition.
37936
Someone who donates money to help people.
962053
Contact the local food banks in your area They are in the phone books  Although today might be late for a Thanksgiving give, unless you personally know a sruggling family who will appreciate your gift
765256
It is a day of HONOR, to our Veterans. I received many thank yous from friends and family, and it was very appreciated. A gift shouldn't be necessesary. For myself and most vets I know just knowing people remember and respect what we have done is more than enough. If someone wanted to spend money, I would tell them to donate time instead, and place flags on the graves of fallen Soldiers on Veterans day.
535110
That's a tough one. If it's your husband, just your support for him should be enough. If it's someone you worked with, maybe a wooden plaque thanking him for his hard work. Or like a coffee cup with some kind words on it. Have a look at this website for some nice ideas - http://www.findgift.com/Occasions/Retirement/Him/
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Well first and foremost personalize with their name. If you are thanking them for a gift, include  what that gift was and how you will use it. \n\nIf this is like for wedding gifts, only do about 10 at a time so your handwritting doesn't get sloppy and tired.\n\nQuotes are good, if you know your audience.
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I really wish I knew of one if you get an answer let me know. I'm poor myself but I always donate at least 2 gifts a christmas to the needy.....my older sister's name is Charity not because it was a pretty name but that as a single mother back then my mom relied on charity and 2 jobs to be able to keep the baby that everyone else told her to give up. My mom named to her Charity to pay tribute to the people that helped her keep her child well-fed and clothed.  Thank you for doing your part to help people like my mother feel like they are not failures as parents for working as hard as they do and not be able to buy their kids gifts for christmas. Every gift is a smile on a childs face.
454265
You should phone the sender immediately to let them know you received their gift.  Then follow-up with a short, hand written thank you note.
367586
The best way is to get a receipt when you make the donation.  If you try to claim donations without one, you won't have any proof to show if you're audited.
954467
Sometimes peoples willingness to help might surprise you, specially around the christmas season, but you gotta realize also that people are very untrusting nowadays, I would say to raffle rather cheap items and state that the proceeds will go to this family in need. Try to contact the media, or your local radio stations, they migth be willing to help. Hope i was of some help, Really wish you the best, i hope you do get to help out this family
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i need forgiveness for my mother.\nand a huge sum of money to tide our family over a money cris.\nthank you santa.
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If it is someone in a religious setting, I believe a nice tribute would be to make a charitable contribution in his/her name to an organization they care about, and send them a heartfelt letter informing them of the contribution, and why you were motivated to make the donation (i.e., how they positively influence your life.)  Over the years, ministers accumulate a wide array of commemorative objects, but the knowlege that he/she has made an impact will probably have lasting, though not tangible, significance.  To really give a better answer, it would help to know the occasion, how many people are giving the gift and how closely the givers know the person.  Good Luck!
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I'm not an expert on proper etiquette, but if it were me, I would say, as you know, Uncle Jeebers has passed on. Upon his request, please accept this monetary gift to have and do with as you wish.
527552
Thank them for there gift.  For example: Thank you very much for the $20 you sent for my graduation.  It doesn't have to be fancy or long.
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I disagree with one of your responders. I personally think you are writing this to vent...more or less. And I hate to bring reality into this light, but most people don't do things out of the 'goodness of their own hearts' most people do stuff for various reasons..self gratification, tax reasons, in order to receive scholarships......\n\nOkay, now that that's off my chest. I understand your frustration. And yes you have done quite a bit all you want is some gratitude. I expect the brother and wife are so used to handouts that they just assume everyone is willing. They look like the type everyone would feel empathy for so everyone breaks their back to help them. They are happy with scraping the bottle of the barrel you know.\n\nAnd I don't care what anyone says, when you buy a present for someone (I don't care what the occasion) you expect a bit of gratitude from the recipient. If that were not the case thank you cards wouldn't exist.
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DONATE WHAT TO WHOM AND FOR WHAT CAUSE???!!!\n\nNEVER,NEVER TRUST ANYONE. IM BEING SCAMMED RIGHT NOW TO WIRE TRANFER MONEY TO ANOTHER COUNTRY BUT IM SMARTER THEN THAT SO I TURNED THEM INTO THE COPS!!!