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Post by aj2hall on Nov 29, 2023 12:31:43 GMT
Did you donate? Any charities you would recommend? We give donations to my parents every year and I’m always looking for different places. I'm looking for a literacy program or an organization that donates books, either local to my parents in CT or a national organization. eta - I heard about this organization on PBS last year and donated to them in my parents' name (they're big supporters of PBS & NPR) oneacrefund.org/donateThis organization is local to me, they help make sports and recreation available and accessible for everyone www.nepassage.orgThis organization was recommended in an article in The Washington Post, they provide care for vulnerable populations diring national and international crisises samufirstresponse.org |
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Post by pilcas on Nov 29, 2023 12:43:26 GMT
I give to various charities during the year. For me donating $$$ during the expensive Holiday season doesn’t make sense.
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Post by craftedbys on Nov 29, 2023 12:52:38 GMT
St. Jude is our favorite charity, not just because they are local.
The hospital does so much not only to treat children with cancer for FREE, but parents are given transportation, housing, food, etc, at no cost so that they can focus on their sick child without worrying about money.
I know at least 2 children who have been treated at St. Jude (different types of cancer), and both have survived and thrived.
Plus, they are doing amazing research that they share with other hospitals/scientists.
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Post by ntsf on Nov 29, 2023 14:15:58 GMT
I donated to our local food bank, our local diaper bank, to a ski museum and to Juniper fund.. which supports families of sherpas killed climbing in nepal.
later I will donate to dd's old private high school, the small agency that provides legal advice for students with special needs and my church's larger disaster fund.
these things have meaning for me... so that is where I put my money.
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Post by kelly8875 on Nov 29, 2023 15:44:52 GMT
I have some automatic monthly donations set up. They are local places that will have the greatest impact on my community. Currently, I give to a no-kill animal shelter, a local food bank, a local summer camp and various others as they pop up throughout the year.
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 29, 2023 19:19:37 GMT
I donate every month to a local community assistance program, just like it's a bill. DH and started it during the pandemic. It's an organization with a food shelf, Meals on Wheels, the ability to offer bus passes, and rental assistance.
I also occasionally donate to other organizations, but it's more random. I don't do anything special on Giving Tuesday.
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Post by librarylady on Nov 29, 2023 19:28:13 GMT
This year I didn't participate on Giving Tuesday because the NP that I support get monthly donations.
I give to Heifer International, Planned Parenthood, local organization that has a food pantry, dental clinic, medical clinic and a clothes closer. I also donate to Project Linus, Family Place (women's shelter)and an organization that gets soap to improvised 3rd world locations. (Eco-Soap Bank)
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Post by papersilly on Nov 29, 2023 19:37:11 GMT
i give to a lot of dog rescues with particular focus on underserved areas and senior dogs.
DH gives to food banks, cancer society, and SPCA.
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Post by leeny on Nov 29, 2023 21:28:07 GMT
I have automatic monthlies to World Central Kitchen and a local organization serving homeless women with children. I also donate throughout the year to several local animal shelters, my synagogue and other Jewish organizations and whatever comes up through my family or friends. I send items through Amazon when a local foster youth program and the local animal shelters put out their wish list needs that are urgent.
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Post by KikiPea on Nov 29, 2023 23:04:33 GMT
We donated to Carry the Load and Wounded Warriors.
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Post by maurchclt on Nov 30, 2023 13:56:44 GMT
St. Jude is our favorite charity, not just because they are local. The hospital does so much not only to treat children with cancer for FREE, but parents are given transportation, housing, food, etc, at no cost so that they can focus on their sick child without worrying about money. I know at least 2 children who have been treated at St. Jude (different types of cancer), and both have survived and thrived. Plus, they are doing amazing research that they share with other hospitals/scientists. I also give to St. Jude's every year, so VERY thankful my kids and grandkids are healthy! I also give to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, saved my DH. |
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