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Tips for Donating Food

Tips for Donating Food

There are several tips that you can use when you are donating food. Need The first tip is to ask the place what food they need before you make the donation. There are some foods that we might want to give that the place just does not need. All that you have to do is...

5 Animal Charities To Donate To

5 Animal Charities To Donate To

During this new decade, let’s not forget furry friends who need a helping paw, too. Animal charities are not just for cats and dogs, but they are also specialized for horses, wolves, or even endangered species of animals. Consider giving to one or more of these five...

What to Know About Donating on GoFundMe

What to Know About Donating on GoFundMe

It can feel wonderful donating to a campaign that promises to help someone or something out, but one must take precautions to know if their money is being used for its intended purpose. If not, that money may be perpetuating fraudulent or criminal behavior. GoFundMe...

Understanding the Benefits of Volunteer Time Off

Understanding the Benefits of Volunteer Time Off

Many companies are embracing the idea of corporate responsibility and trying to make a difference in the world. Volunteer Time Off, or VTO, programs are a popular way of doing that. The programs are successful both because they provide a way to give back to the...

Choosing The Best Charities Focused Around Animals

Choosing The Best Charities Focused Around Animals

Animal lovers are likely interested in charities that fight for animal-related causes. There are tons of local, national, and international organizations that work to help animals, and it can be difficult to select which ones to support. The following are some of the...

Helping A Family After A Housefire

Helping A Family After A Housefire

To a family who loses their home due to a house fire, even the smallest gestures of help and kindness go a long way. Experiencing a house fire is beyond tragic, and can seem impossible to recover from. There are many simple ways that you can help someone recover from...

How To Start a Charity

How To Start a Charity

Starting a charity can seem exhausting. However, it is actually quite simple. The very first step, however, is crucial to the entire operation. Discovering what the charity is going to be about. Only the founder can decide this! It will probably be the most fun part...

Spotlight: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Spotlight: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a well-known institution that provides medical services to children who are suffering from cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. St. Jude takes cases that are beyond the scope of expertise of other medical centers. The...

Donating Money vs. Donating Supplies

Donating Money vs. Donating Supplies

When it comes to donating money versus donating supplies to people in need, there is no one right answer. One big issue with sending supplies instead of money is that sending supplies, such as electronics, often costs more than the value of the item being shipped....

Ways to Donate on a Budget

Ways to Donate on a Budget

When it comes to donating, many people assume they must be rich, or at least comfortably wealthy, to give back in a meaningful way. This is not true, as every donation makes a big difference, regardless of the size. If you are on a tight budget but still want to help...