Christmas Gift list

[MarkC]

Instead of listing what you want for Christmas, list some ways to GIVE something this year.

http://www.heifer.org/site/c.edJRKQNiFiG/b.195980/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heifer_International

 

[hr1940]

I posted this in another thread but I want to remind everyone that the animal shelters need all the help they can get. With the economy what it is a lot of people can not afford to take care of their furry babbies. These little ones give so much love and never ask for anything in return. I have 2 beautiful and loving little guys that were abandoned (a lab and a cocker). I gave a check to the local shelter instead of buying gifts for people that really don't need anything. For the people I care about I am making candy, cookies and fruitcake.

 

[Scienceman]

+1 on animal shelters

thats a smart thing hr1940!

 

[TooManyWheels]

People shelters can usually use a little extra financing too.

 

[hate2work]

Help fund a small business loan to someone around the world. It's a win-win, they get the money to get started, you get paid back and feel like you actually made a difference in this world.

I like this because it's different, you get paid back and you choose where your money goes. Often times with some of these charities I wonder exactly what/where is my donation going, with this there is no doubt.

http://www.kiva.org/

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: hate2work

Help fund a small business loan to someone around the world. It's a win-win, they get the money to get started, you get paid back and feel like you actually made a difference in this world.

I like this because it's different, you get paid back and you choose where your money goes. Often times with some of these charities I wonder exactly what/where is my donation going, with this there is no doubt.

http://www.kiva.org/


I like that much better. Maybe I'll do both. Give sheep to a family, AND make a couple loans. Both seem to be better than just handing money out. Indeed, giving cash to bigger outfits means salaries for folks in HQ.

 

[benjamming]

What is the website where you can lookup charities to see what HQ gets, how much actually gets used for its intended purpose, president's salary, etc.?

 

[TooManyWheels]

How about Charitywatch.org and charitynavigator.org ?

 

[benjamming]

Thanks as those work well it seems & are what I remember previously.