I support the Act for Stolen Children , GuluWalk, and just about any children's charity. But the two I mentioned above are my favorites - they help the children in Uganda that have to walk miles alone every night to safety to run from the LRA. If you don't know of this cause - you should read up on it.
2007-07-19 03:09:03 · 8 answers · asked by Challah back Girl... 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
I tend to help small, "locally grown" charities - the ones that have been around just for a few years and really need the money, especially those in the arts.
Before I give money to a charity, I look at their 990 (their annual tax return - you can go to http://www.guidestar.org to see them) and see where their money is going.
The thing that is a huge turn-off to me is getting a donation solitication in the mail and you see all of the money it took them to print up these slick promotional pieces. I don't give to org's like that because I wonder if this will be how my donation will be spent.
2007-07-19 04:12:15 · answer #1 · answered by Julie R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. They are very good at organizing different events where you can raise money. I recently went on a hike in Yosemite National Park with LLS's Hike for Discovery. They also organize Team in Training where you can participate in a Tri-atholon either as a team or single person. I also support the Susan G. Komen Breast cancer Foundation, Avon's walk for a cure, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. If you know of any great organizations to support please let me know
2007-07-19 10:26:25 · answer #2 · answered by Nikki L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my favorites are the United Methodist Committee on Relief because 100% of donations go to relief. The operating budget of UMCOR is fulling funded by the United Methodist Church.
Next is the Salvation Army.
2007-07-19 10:38:43 · answer #3 · answered by Net Rider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, our church supports those Ugandan children also. I sponsor a child in Africa and one in CA.
The LRA is a misnomer. These guys are just a military cult evolved from a tribe.
2007-07-19 10:12:16 · answer #4 · answered by nom de paix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Habitat for Humanity which helps local people build their own homes
Wellness Community - an organization to support cancer patients and their families
2007-07-19 12:54:28 · answer #5 · answered by whatever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I support the A.S.P.C.A, WWF, SPCA, Komen, and especially the Make-a-Wish Foundation- they grant wishes to kids with life threatening illnesses- how sweet is that!
2007-07-19 11:34:46 · answer #6 · answered by doglover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a member of Friends of the Zoo.
2007-07-19 10:16:12 · answer #7 · answered by pm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would walk all day if i had to for people to stop abuseing dogs and children. i think people are really sick to do that kind of stuff to them
2007-07-19 11:15:04 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋