My fiends and I want to do somewhat of a Secret Santa and buy something and donate to some charities or organizations that help the less fortunate. The only thing is, some of my friends are not in my state. So, what are some good charities or organizations that are located in just about every state?
How about you help someone on kiva.org? These people are trying to improve their situation for themselves and their families in the 3rd World by starting small local projects and businesses. You can help them directly by lending them money, interest free. The risk is actually very low as about 95% of the money is paid back. When you get it back, you help someone else!
EDIT: Thanks for clearing that up, RoofingPrincess! Turns out Kiva doesn’t charge interest, but Kiva actually deals with microfinance partners on the field and these partners do charge various rates.
January 1st, 2010 at 2:43 am
Umm i guess The Salvation Army
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January 1st, 2010 at 3:07 am
How about you help someone on kiva.org? These people are trying to improve their situation for themselves and their families in the 3rd World by starting small local projects and businesses. You can help them directly by lending them money, interest free. The risk is actually very low as about 95% of the money is paid back. When you get it back, you help someone else!
EDIT: Thanks for clearing that up, RoofingPrincess! Turns out Kiva doesn’t charge interest, but Kiva actually deals with microfinance partners on the field and these partners do charge various rates.
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January 1st, 2010 at 3:16 am
Kiva is great, but it is NOT interest free. The borrowers do pay interest, sometimes quite a high rate like 24%, however they choose to do this because there is no one else who will lend to them at any rate.
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http://www.kiva.org/about/microfinance/
January 1st, 2010 at 3:27 am
Toys for Tots (US Marine Corps!)
They are nationwide and do great work helping children have Christmas.
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January 1st, 2010 at 3:50 am
I like this one, they believe in small acts of local charity: giving a space heater to an older coupe who can’t afford one. Paying for one person’s medicines. Paying one family’s utility bill. Take a look at my favorite charity, and tell your friends to go look too! Let’s take it viral! icangiveabuck.com
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January 1st, 2010 at 4:09 am
Check out the Salvation Army. They are in most cities and offer similar holiday programs to help the needy. One might be "Adopt a Family" or "Angle Tree" where you buy a gift for a needy child.
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January 1st, 2010 at 4:32 am
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