serve up second chances, offering a job program for folks w have had trouble finding work, like dwayne arrington. >> i was still doing the same old thing so it's definitely life changing. >> working with individuals to notto a place where they're looking for a handout, notin look for a free meal but looking for the next job, the next step in the career pathway towards independence is what we do andive for every day. >> reporter: but now tax breaks for giving to good causes will get.rder to it used to be you could deduct anything over the standard deduction, which was a little over 6,000. now the staard has been raised to 12,000, meaning you'dto hav give a lot more to get a tax k. br >> reporter: the director of the catalogue for philanthropy said it's important to continue to give. it's important work. >> reporter: and back at the kitchen, the worrs say every dollar donated make a difference. >> we p hope thatple any of it as an investment in our shared community andut a bettere for all of us. >> aimee cho,news4. >> another group doing good work in our area is friendship place. e're here to talk