American Red Cross Launches Gifts that Save the Day Holiday Campaign

The findings are all the more remarkable given the fact that the survey, conducted November 5-8, shows nearly one in four (23%) had their salary or hours reduced this year, with 14 percent saying they had been laid off from their job and 41 percent losing money in the stock market.

However, because of the economy, 67 percent say it is more important this year to give something to charity.