Donate to Charities that send you in writing what percent of the donation goes directly to the cause. There are too many scam charities out there. If a charity gives about 70% or more to the cause, then they are a reputable one. If they claim to give 100%, they are lying, because there are many costs they have to cover such as advertising, supplies, flyers and mailings, etc. Make sure you see it in writing. A telemarketers word, is not enough. Ask them if they are a volunteer or if they are paid. If they are paid, then 100% of your donation cannot possibly go to the cause.
Check out the link for something that touched my heart today.
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/somali-children-struggle-to-survive-1310660287-slideshow/malnourished-somali-children-cry-inside-paediatric-ward-banadir-photo-135748963.html
Check out this link for a list of top rated charities that use about 75% of their donations toward their cause.
http://www.charitywatch.org/toprated.html
Find something that matters to you. Give what you can, even if all you can give is your time. Give blood, or tissues or cells. Give away all of your old clothes and toys. Do whatever you feel you want to do, but do something.
We are all in this together. Do some good.
xoxo
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