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Originally Posted by Tobra

char•i•ty chăr′ĭ-tē►
n. Provision of help or relief to the poor; almsgiving.
n. Something given to help the needy; alms.
n. An institution, organization, or fund established to help the needy.

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

Just this week I have a guy who is working for me who can't work a regular job due to medical issues. He needed an income and was able to work at inconsistent hours. I need help around here but have no need for a 9 to 5, 5 days a week employee, so we work it out. He can't find this situation anywhere else, but the job is a transaction, not charity.

The guy was definitely in need. I helped him, but I don't look at it as charity because he's paying me back.
Bottom line I got to help someone who needed help and he got to get his truck fixed while maintaining his self esteem by not being a charity case. Win win.

Good story and well done. With that in mind then yes I have helped the needy. The point of my original statement was that whether it's true charity or a helping hand the deed is it's own reward. So let's leave it there. Cool? Don't make me pull this car over!