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Posted on 1/17/19 at 5:23 am
Posted on 1/17/19 at 5:23 am
I'm finally at a point in my career where I can afford to donate to charity regularly and I want to make sure my money is making the most impact so I'm researching organizations that I can donate my money to I'm looking for suggestions!
I know this is somewhat subjective but there can still be good reasons to choose one type over another. Do you donate money or blood or time?
I know this is somewhat subjective but there can still be good reasons to choose one type over another. Do you donate money or blood or time?
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Posted on 1/17/19 at 5:48 am to heatnikki
I don't donate to the large national organizations anymore (United way, Red Cross, etc) because too much of their money is spent on administrative work and waste, and not enough of it goes to relief.
I think you can google and find actual numbers.
I donate to smaller local food banks, clothing banks, etc. You still get the tax break for it, but I think your donation is doing the most good.
I think you can google and find actual numbers.
I donate to smaller local food banks, clothing banks, etc. You still get the tax break for it, but I think your donation is doing the most good.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 6:08 am to heatnikki
Don't believe anything anyone on a message board or Facebook ever tells you about a charity. People are stupid.
Research them yourself.
Charity Navigator
LINK
Research them yourself.
Charity Navigator
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Posted on 1/17/19 at 6:41 am to heatnikki
www.fisherhouse.org
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Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veterans families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.
These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world.
Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room and an inviting living room.
Since inception, the program has saved military and veterans’ families an estimated $407 million in out of pocket costs for lodging and transportation.
Fisher House Foundation also operates the Hero Miles program, using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of injured service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes program using donated hotel points to allow family members to stay at hotels near medical centers without charge. The Foundation also manages a grant programthat supports other military charities and scholarship funds for military children, spouses and children of fallen and disabled veterans.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 8:23 am to heatnikki
I donate my old clothes to Goodwill.
Lost a bunch of weight since moving here so pants and shirts don't fit. Gave em to Goodwill.
Lost a bunch of weight since moving here so pants and shirts don't fit. Gave em to Goodwill.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 8:35 am to heatnikki
quote:Take a look at St Jude's Children's Hospital if your heart leans in that direction. The ratio of the funds that go directly into the actual operation instead of administration expenses is amazing! They're my major charity and they often acknowledge their appreciation directly to me through thank you notes and Christmas return address stickers for your out going mail...nice touch!
I'm finally at a point in my career where I can afford to donate to charity regularly and I want to make sure my money is making the most impact so I'm researching organizations that I can donate my money to I'm looking for suggestions!
I know this is somewhat subjective but there can still be good reasons to choose one type over another. Do you donate money or blood or time?
Posted on 1/17/19 at 8:37 am to heatnikki
Volunteer at some charities that appeal to you and determine if the organization is something you would be okay with donating to.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 8:40 am to heatnikki
I used to pick two or three charities out of the CFC booklet every year and drop them some cash. I haven’t given in about a year but now I’d probably use one of those Charity Transparency sites to ensure I pick the right one, that or keep it local as others have said. If I’ve heard of the charity on a national scale I usually don’t trust them to use the money to actually help people rather than advertise.
I also used to donate pretty heavily to AER but I don’t do that anymore and discourage people from doing it after having a really bad experience with them.
I also used to donate pretty heavily to AER but I don’t do that anymore and discourage people from doing it after having a really bad experience with them.
This post was edited on 1/17/19 at 8:45 am
Posted on 1/17/19 at 8:50 am to KSGamecock
guy in my office shaved his head a few months back for the St Baldricks Foundation
That was pretty cool
That was pretty cool
Posted on 1/17/19 at 8:51 am to KSGamecock
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If I’ve heard of the charity on a national scale I usually don’t trust them to use the money to actually help people rather than advertise.
Apparently several of these "charities" not only don't use the money for its intended purpose, but also use money to commit egregious crimes against humanity.
We can expect to hear more about this soon. The Red Cross, for instance, is wholly corrupt. I would also think long and hard before donating to any charity that claims to do work to benefit children.
ETA: I hate to sound like a downer, but a lot of the stories coming out about these charitable organizations are heartbreaking. Smuggling kids out of Haiti illegally to be delivered to a country like Saudi Arabia? Using the promise of food and medicine as leverage over people for sex? WTF?
I like the idea of keeping charitable contributions in the local community.
This post was edited on 1/17/19 at 8:58 am
Posted on 1/17/19 at 9:02 am to BoarEd
Lol at the edit, was about to reply to you about Haiti. Start the thread.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 9:22 am to heatnikki
With such a burdonsome government welfare system in our country, I hesitate to donate to any group. I do give clothes and furniture to Goodwill. I also support St. Jude's Hospital and the Shriner's Hospital for Children. We have a huge Shriner's Hospital in Lexington.
I also support Wounded Warriors. It blows my mind that we have an out-of-control welfare program for "poor" people and yet don't take care of the needs of men and women who sacrificed parts of their bodies for their country.
I also support Wounded Warriors. It blows my mind that we have an out-of-control welfare program for "poor" people and yet don't take care of the needs of men and women who sacrificed parts of their bodies for their country.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 9:35 am to Kentucker
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Wounded Warriors.
The project? Are they less of a scam now?
Posted on 1/17/19 at 9:54 am to coachcrisp
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Take a look at St Jude's Children's Hospital if your heart leans in that direction. The ratio of the funds that go directly into the actual operation instead of administration expenses is amazing! They're my major charity and they often acknowledge their appreciation directly to me through thank you notes and Christmas return address stickers for your out going mail...nice touch!
St. Jude's is amazing. I donate to them whenever I get the chance, in fact I donated 50 dollars to them just last week. In addition to their research and treatment programs St. Jude's also has affiliate clinics throughout the region, including Baton Rouge, Huntsville, and Springfield, Missouri.
One of my nephews was treated there, free of charge like every patient they take in. It really is a wonderful charity.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 10:03 am to KSGamecock
You do it. I don't wanna.
I'll just give the cliff notes version.
I'm not trying to get disappeared around here.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 10:31 am to KSGamecock
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Are they less of a scam now?
People need to understand there are two types of charities. ones that are volunteer based and ones that have employees. The ones that have employees are usually much larger and have significant cost. People get pissed because they have to run them like a business(lots of expenses) yet they expect the people to be volunteers. The ones that have employees still contribute a lot of good to the world(yes there are bad ones in the bunch) and usual in large amounts in comparison to the all volunteer based charities.
Find a charity that you value their cause and make sure they are actually doing work for what they say.
I am not involved with WW and actually highly involved with a 100% volunteer based charity, but dont discredit the other types. They do a lot of good out there. Not every entity has the ability to get free labor, leadership, etc...
Posted on 1/17/19 at 10:36 am to NYCAuburn
Hey, I get and respect what you're saying but the WWP has had a checkered past and not just related to the typical salary stuff. They are very protective of their name and are sue happy with anyone that might use the "Wounded Warrior" term, to an extent that makes them somewhat controversial.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 10:36 am to heatnikki
I work in the non-profit world. Find a cause you feel passionate about and find a local charity that supports that cause. Donate time and money to that organization. Most charities need both time and money.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 10:41 am to KSGamecock
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They are very protective of their name and are sue happy with anyone that might use the "Wounded Warrior" term, to an extent that makes them somewhat controversial.
So they are protecting their brand? Again, they are run like business. Except their product is charity.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 10:45 am to NYCAuburn
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So they are protecting their brand? Again, they are run like business.
I understand what you're saying but Veterans are a third rail issue and they didn't invent the term so the moment you start getting litigious with Veterans people are going to get rightly annoyed. You don't get to be the Disney of charities without consequences.
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