Wednesday's Word

Main Entry: char·i·ty

Pronunciation: \ˈcher-ə-tē, ˈcha-rə-\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English charite, from Anglo-French charité, from Late Latin caritat-, caritas Christian love, from Latin, dearness, from carus dear; akin to Old Irish carae friend, Sanskrit kāma love

Date: 13th century
1 : benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity
2 a : generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering; also : aid given to those in need b : an institution engaged in relief of the poor c : public provision for the relief of the needy
3 a : a gift for public benevolent purposes b : an institution (as a hospital) founded by such a gift
4 : lenient judgment of others
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"The life of a man consists not in seeing visions and dreaming dreams, but in active charity and willing service." Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

"Every good act is charity. A man's true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellows." Moliere

"True charity is the desire to be useful to others without thought of recompense." Emanuel Swedenborg

"If you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble." Bob Hope

"In necessary things, unity; in doubtful things, liberty; in all things, charity." Anne Baxter

"She also designed a line of faux-fur panties for her sorority's charity project." Legally Blonde

"Real charity doesn't care if it's tax-deductible or not." Dan Bennett

"A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog." Jack London

sources from top to bottom: Quilted Coasters - Bright and Cheery by btaylorquilts; Tulips Washcloths or Dishcloths by Easy123; Turquoise Baby by dancingintherains; Madras / Medium Shoulder Bag by jennjohn

Etsy Project Embrace is a team of artists that works to create awareness and support for people who are affected by cancer. Many of the artists involved donate a portion of their proceeds to the American Cancer Society. This means that when you visit their shops to purchase gifts or a treat for yourself, you are not only getting a nice product but you are supporting the cause. So the next time you're looking for something on Etsy, type in whatever you're searching for and add "teamepe" to see if one of our talented, compassionate artists has something up your alley.

clockwise from top left:
Bold sterling silver pattern band ring by tinahdee
Teaberry by jennreese7
Three bottle cap magnets in a clear top tin- Blue Butterflies by SweetHeartStudio
Fond Memories - earrings by noblegnome

**Please note: Tina of Tinahdee has informed me that she is not currently an active member of EPE and therefore a piece of the proceeds will not go to ACS. Thanks for being honest, Tina!**