Need an easy way to get money so that you can give it to a good cause? Bring out your piggy bank and start collecting loose change. Anytime you find a luck penny or have a case of ‘wallet obesity’, dump your coins into the bank. You’d be surprised how quickly that little pig can fill up. It’s also strangely satisfying to know that every time you insert change, you are making a difference in a way that’s important to you.
Once you’ve stuffed the pig, go to a local bank and ask if they will convert the change into bills for you. Some banks charge for this service, so be sure to ask first. However, other banks such as TD Bank, have a free coin sorter in the front lobby. Once you get bills in exchange for all of your pennies, nickels, and dimes, you can use the funds to make a donation to a nonprofit, church, or other charity. So there you have it. Donating can’t get any easier than that. It’s truly change for change.
