WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
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CHARITABLE GIVING
Profile America — Thursday, December 26th. At this time of year, many of us are absorbed in the consumer culture, with the purchase of gifts for others and exchanging some of those received this season. But with the continuing unsettled economy, it's also a time to give to organizations that help those in need. Appeals from a wide range of charities mount around this time, coming in the mail, over radio and television, and by email. Americans have a history giving generously of both their money and time year in and year out. The average tax return shows contributions of more than $4,300 a year to charity. In addition, more than one-in-four of us is involved in some kind of charitable work. You can find current data on the country's economy by downloading the America's Economy mobile app at www.census.gov/mobile.
Sources: http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/cats/ social_insurance_human_services.html t. 584, 585
Profile America is produced by the Center for New Media and Promotions of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).
CONTACT: Rick Reed of the U.S. Census Bureau, +1-301-763-2812, fax: +1-301-763-3762, richard.thomas.reed-at-census.gov
SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau
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