How I Spent My Stimulus

When the economy is down, charities are hit the hardest

"Well, first it went to pay down my credit card balance, which I intend to keep down, but I also set up small monthly donations to the following charities and campaigns so it will add up to $600 over the next 6 to 12 months. I opted to stay local (Austin, TX), so

$10 a month to the Capital Area Food Bank

$10 a month to Mobile Loaves and Fishes HOW program for the homeless

$10 a month to Capital Area Planned Parenthood

$10 a month to Capital Area Mental Health Center

$20 for the next 6 months to Texas' next senator - RICK NORIEGA!"

Paula, 51
Austin, TX