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I thought it would be nice to have a thread that people could use to find worthy organizations when they have a little money to donate (assuming they've already given a few bucks to RM).
I suppose this has to be open to debate, so that if someone posts a disreputable or questionable charity, people have a chance to state that, but take it easy, guys. This thread is meant with all good will.
They collect (usually small) donations and award very small grants to families with unexpected problems (car repairs, doctor's bill, etc) who might otherwise be forced to make an impossible choice btw important things (i.e. I can't get the heater repaired until I pay for that last dentist's bill). The person who mentioned it today said that Bill Clinton mentioned it in Giving.
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I'm really disappointed that humanfund.org hasn't been bought up.
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He can review a list of entrepreneurs in developing countries (family building a store, father selling animals, etc) and donate to whichever person/project he would like. When that person pays the money back, he can either take the cash or reinvest in with another entrepreneur.
This is a really cool charity. I picked it up out of Clinton's book, Giving. Check it out if you're thinking of giving a charitable donation for Christmas. Even if you're not, maybe you can donate some time in the future.
_________________ "Though some may think there should be a separation between art/music and politics, it should be reinforced that art can be a form of nonviolent protest." - e.v.
He can review a list of entrepreneurs in developing countries (family building a store, father selling animals, etc) and donate to whichever person/project he would like. When that person pays the money back, he can either take the cash or reinvest in with another entrepreneur.
This is a really cool charity. I picked it up out of Clinton's book, Giving. Check it out if you're thinking of giving a charitable donation for Christmas. Even if you're not, maybe you can donate some time in the future.
Do they have tax exempt status? If so, that'd be pretty cool... I get back 25% of the donation, and the person I'm donating to potentially gets the whole thing back? I'd be all for that.
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Resource Exchange International. I'll get a link later. This is a group I was looking to hook up with, or may hook up with in the future after I finish schooling and get some industry experience.
He can review a list of entrepreneurs in developing countries (family building a store, father selling animals, etc) and donate to whichever person/project he would like. When that person pays the money back, he can either take the cash or reinvest in with another entrepreneur.
This is a really cool charity. I picked it up out of Clinton's book, Giving. Check it out if you're thinking of giving a charitable donation for Christmas. Even if you're not, maybe you can donate some time in the future.
Do they have tax exempt status? If so, that'd be pretty cool... I get back 25% of the donation, and the person I'm donating to potentially gets the whole thing back? I'd be all for that.
It doesn't appear as though they are.
_________________ "Though some may think there should be a separation between art/music and politics, it should be reinforced that art can be a form of nonviolent protest." - e.v.
He can review a list of entrepreneurs in developing countries (family building a store, father selling animals, etc) and donate to whichever person/project he would like. When that person pays the money back, he can either take the cash or reinvest in with another entrepreneur.
This is a really cool charity. I picked it up out of Clinton's book, Giving. Check it out if you're thinking of giving a charitable donation for Christmas. Even if you're not, maybe you can donate some time in the future.
This is a great charity/idea. I've donated for a few years and all loans have been repaid. It really isn't a charity though since you are technically loaning money so no tax write off. It is amazing how such small amounts can make such a difference in peoples lives. One reason I like this so much is that it isn't "charity", these people work and pay back a loan that regular banks won't take a chance on. I've never had one default. It's just people helping people. Other than this, I tend to donate locally to our animal shelters and land/environmental trusts.
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I prefer to donate, instead, to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (and any affiliates). It is the only true way to be sure my money will go to a good cause.
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Buffalohed wrote:
I prefer to donate, instead, to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (and any affiliates). It is the only true way to be sure my money will go to a good cause.
I believe Jesus said that anytime you give money to someone in need, you're giving it to him. It's kind of how the mob operates, I think.
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On a more serious note, I will never, EVER donate to a humanitarian oriented charity. The only charities I will give money to are environmental, animal, or research.
Charities that give food or other material goods to people in 3rd world countries can suck my ass.
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Orpheus wrote:
What about charities that help people in the US?
I believe there is one ringing a bell at Wal-Mart right now.
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Buffalohed wrote:
On a more serious note, I will never, EVER donate to a humanitarian oriented charity. The only charities I will give money to are environmental, animal, or research.
Charities that give food or other material goods to people in 3rd world countries can suck my ass.
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dkfan9 wrote:
Buffalohed wrote:
On a more serious note, I will never, EVER donate to a humanitarian oriented charity. The only charities I will give money to are environmental, animal, or research.
Charities that give food or other material goods to people in 3rd world countries can suck my ass.
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Do you think feeding millions of poor people who can't feed themselves is reducing the overall level of suffering in this world?
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Other than this, I tend to donate locally to our animal shelters and land/environmental trusts. 
