It is painful when we work so hard to share with others. If you give only to get a thank you, you are doing it for the wrong reason. Give of your heart.
I have found many charities who are pleased to have a hand made quilt. A gift of love for people that we don't even know.
I get joy of thinking how I would feel if a perfect stranger gave a gift of love.
Charities have healed my angry heart for being hurt by thoughtless family members. Now I give with an open heart again.
Don't Give Up Family will come around and If not there are so many who will jump for joy that there are still goodness in this world.