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Feeling benevolent but don't know where to direct your funds to do the most good? You're one of the many Americans who will collectively donate$100 billion dollars between Thanksgiving and New Years. This page is set up to capture recommendations and ideas for contributing. If you know of a worthy organization or have ideas for how to volunteer time, expertise, or household goods, click EasyEdit to share the info with others below.
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| Charity or organization name: One Laptop Per Child Mission of this cause/organization: Planning to buy a laptop for a family member this Christmas? Then you should check out this opportunity to "give one, get one." For a donation of $399, one XO laptop will be sent to a child in a developing nation and one will be sent to the child in your life in recognition of your contribution. Up to $200 of your donation may be tax-deductible. How/what to donate to this charity: Details are here. URL/contact information: http://www.laptopgiving.org/en/give-one-get-one.php |
| Charity or organization name: Feed The Homeless For Christmas Mission of this cause/organization:If you are looking for a place to direct your donation dollars, why not give to Feed The Homeless for Christmas Program? This is a once a year program, nevertheless, we do assist the homeless all year around. We will be giving them gifts such as hats, gloves, scarves, socks and the same as well as toys for the children. We will also feed the homeless a very delicious and nutritious meal. We will have a production for them to see and other things for them to see. It's sort of like a Dinner Theater. They enjoyed themselves last year and we would like to make this year equally or better. How/what to donate to this charity:We are in need of funds to be able to provide the homeless: Toiletries, clean clothes, shoes, underwear and outerwear.We will also need food items. Your cash donations are very welcome. This program will be held on December 23, 2007. URL/contact information:You may go the listed site to see what we're all about and for contact information Click Here i think you shouldnt give them a laptop give them love food a family and money oh and corse tenderness |
| Charity or organization name:Clean Water for the World Mission of this cause/organization:To provide simple, adaptable water purification systems, at no charge, to communities without access to potable water. How/what to donate to this charity:Contact flickingerpaul@yahoo.com, or go to website listed below. You can Adopt-A-Drop for $25 and we will send a holiday greeting to the special person you choose to dedicate it to. We will keep you, and them posted as where in the world their Drop is working to provide safe drinking water. click here URL/contact information: http:// www.cleanwaterfortheworld.org |
| Charity or organization name: American Cancer Society Mission of this cause/organization: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. How/what to donate to this charity: This is one of the bigger non-profits in the US. You can donate in pretty much any way, shape, or form. URL/contact information: To make an online donation to the American Cancer Society, visit their online donation page. |
| Charity or organization name: American Red Cross Mission of this cause/organization: The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. How/what to donate to this charity: Similar to the American Cancer Society, one can donate in a multitude of ways. Even better, think about donating your blood, especially if you have any of the rare blood types. URL/contact information: To make an online donation of money, visit their online donation page. To figure out how to give your blood, visit their online blood donation page. |
| Charity or organization name: Boys & Girls Clubs of America Mission of this cause/organization: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. A Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, professional adults, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences, and hope and opportunity. How/what to donate to this charity: Boys & Girls Clubs of America need money on the local and national level. To donate money at the national level, visit their online donation page. If you want to donate in your area, search for the following via Google: "Your City Name Boys & Girls Club." URL/contact information: http://www.bgca.org/ |
| Charity or organization name: Humane Society of the United States Mission of this cause/organization: Celebrating Animals, Confronting Cruelty How/what to donate to this charity: Like the Boys & Girls Club, this organization works at the national and local level. To donate money at the national level, visit their online donation page. If you want to donate in your area, search for the following via Google: "Your City Name Humane Society" URL/contact information: http://www.hsus.org |
| Charity or organization name: Hydrocephalus Association Mission of this cause/organization: The Hydrocephalus Association provides support, education and advocacy for individuals, families, and professionals. How/what to donate to this charity: The Association is most interested in people joining the organization but is more than happy to accept cash donations from those who visit their online donation page. URL/contact information: http://www.hydroassoc.org |
| Charity or organization name: International AIDS Vaccine Initiative Mission of this cause/organization: The IAVI mission is to ensure the development of safe, effective, accessible, and preventative HIV vaccines throughout the world. How/what to donate to this charity: There are a myriad of ways to help this organization but for those that would like to provide funding, they can visit their online donation page. URL/contact information: http://www.iavi.org |
| Charity or organization name: Susan G. Koman for the Cure Mission of this cause/organization: To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. How/what to donate to this charity: This organization is one of the most well-managed and well-funded organizations on the planet. They do a lot of fund raising via some really great events. If you would like to donate, drop by their online donation page. URL/contact information: http://cms.komen.org |
| Charity or organization name: UNICEF Mission of this cause/organization: This is an organization managed by the United Nations that focuses on children. They provide all sorts of services. How/what to donate to this charity: There are UNICEF organizations in many countries. If you want to donate to the head UNICEF organization, visit their online donation page. If you want to donate to a particular UNICEF country, visit this online donation page. URL/contact information: http://www.unicef.org |
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