Give A Little
As we enter the holiday season folks are opening their wallets for many reasons, usually to buy a gift for some one. well here is an idea, give the gift of charity… I know it sounds hokey and all, but this really is the time of year when folks consider giving to charities and good causes.
There are the typical players like Oxfam, UNICEF, Sierra Club and of course, the Salvation Army. Then there are some new projects working on raising money or doing good.
DonorsChoice allows you to donate money to fund the needs of public schools. You can even look for what public schools in your area need and provide a donation to help fund those specific items.
Heifer International is a growing organization that, based on your donation, gives livestock to families in need, allowing them to produce their own eggs or milk. They’ve also expanded their initiatives and have a full online catalogue for you to search through and decide which gift is right for you.
If you still want to give (or give as a gift), but none of those seem right for you check out Charity Watch, a site set up by the American Institute of Philanthropy which gives various charities grades based on a whole set of criteria.
