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Giving back doesn’t only do good — it feels good, too. One way Costco employees help is by taking part in the Workplace Giving Campaign. Together, employees have raised over $468 million for more than 50,000 charities of their choice. Whether you’ve ever given $1 or $1,000, you’ve made a difference.

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Ways to give back without spending money

Most people face money struggles at one point or another. And the upcoming holiday season can be especially tough between shopping for gifts, booking trips home or even hosting your own celebration. The Ramsey Show found that 78% of Americans have a hard time saving money. But if giving back to those in need is important to you, money isn’t the only way to do it. Here are other ways to give back to your community or causes:

  • Spend your time. You know what they say: Time is money. Volunteer for a few hours at a soup kitchen or cleaning up a park.
  • Be a safe space. If you’re able, animal shelters are always looking for fosters, especially after natural disasters like hurricanes and forest fires.
  • Dig through your closet for hidden treasures. Many organizations accept gently used clothing, toys and unexpired pantry items.

If you’re trying to improve your own finances, try SmartDollar®. It’s free to all Costco employees. Explore self-guided options such as videos or work one-on-one with a financial coach. Every action you take today — whether it’s putting $5 into a savings account or spending 3 hours helping a charity — can lead to a better tomorrow.

Resources for you

SmartDollar® helps you change how you handle money. Learn how to make a budget for the holidays, save more money, make the best use of your Costco Retirement Plan and more. You can also get one-on-one financial coaching — at no cost.

SmartDollar.com/enroll/Costco | Text COSTCO to 33789* to download the app

*Message and data rates may apply.

SmartDollar® helps you change how you handle money. Learn how to make a budget for the holidays, save more money, make the best use of your Costco Retirement Plan and more. You can also get one-on-one financial coaching — at no cost.

SmartDollar.com/enroll/Costco | Text COSTCO to 33789* to download the app

*Message and data rates may apply.

SmartDollar® helps you change how you handle money. Learn how to make a budget for the holidays, save more money, make the best use of your Costco Retirement Plan and more. You can also get one-on-one financial coaching — at no cost.

SmartDollar.com/enroll/Costco | Text COSTCO to 33789* to download the app

*Message and data rates may apply.

 

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