Charities

[Jman28]

I'm looking for a good charity to give a lil' money to in order to make myself feel like I'm doing something productive.

Anyone know of some that they feel do some real good? I'm sure I'll get a couple jokes, but hopefully I'll find the right place too. Thanks guys.

[2+2 wannabe]

women's shelters - specific ones within your city

volunteering >>>>>>>>> money

[Jman28]

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Agreed. I'm working on this too. There's a rape crisis center that I wanted to help at, but they don't hire guys. I guess I understand, but it kinda sucked. I'm looking for places.

If you know of anywhere in the Madison, WI area, lemme know.

[beta1607]

I think your best bet is a local community charity - they will make the best use of your money. Most of the larger national/international charities have far too much over head and money gets "misappropriated" Heres some good places to look (http://www.charitywatch.org/toprated.html)

[Jman28]

Great link, thanks.

I'm thinking about this (http://www.africare.org/how/life_member/index.html) .

What do you think?

[2+2 wannabe]

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There's a rape crisis center that I wanted to help at, but they don't hire guys.

If you know of anywhere in the Madison, WI area, lemme know.

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i'm way north in canada - usually at universities/colleges there are "women's centres" that deal with similar situations as rape centres - maybe that'd be the place to look.

i agree about the "guys can't help" sentiment - but i've come to realize as you have that it's undoubtedly for the best - and that there's other things we can do

the link you provided seemed pretty legit - i wouldn't hesitate in tossing money their way

[beta1607]

Seems like a great organization. Just a heads up - once you donate you will likely get hit up for more money from them very frequently after.

[Jman28]

Gotcha, thanks.

[Justin A]

Good site for comparing charities: www.charitynavigator.org (http://www.charitynavigator.org)

GoT

[Lazymeatball]

Volunteer for some pro-choice organization, because you know those chicks put out.

[ceskylev]

This may not be an issue in Madison (which I assume is fairly liberal), but Planned Parenthood sometimes needs volunteers to escort women past pro-life protesters and into the clinic.

They do accept male volunteers. The enviroment can be volitile, and very difficult on a young woman who is often in a very lonely place. I think it's really worthwhile, though I have no idea if it's contrary to your politics or personal ethics.

[Uglyowl]

Buy a bunch of cool stuff for a children's cancer center. If that does not make you feel good, nothing will.

[Los Feliz Slim]

Wherever you send the money, do it anonymously. If you give a charity 300 bucks and give them your name and address, they'll spend more than that over the next five years trying to get you to give more.

[CCass]

Habitat For Humanity

[LostMyMoney]

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Wherever you send the money, do it anonymously. If you give a charity 300 bucks and give them your name and address, they'll spend more than that over the next five years trying to get you to give more.

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How many pieces of paper + printing costs = $300? They dont have to pay stamps and the people soliciting you are volunteers. Please link to your source.


To the OP. I agree with the sentiment of giving to a childrens cancer center. There are many other good ones however. Pick one that feels right for you.