Archive Suggestions for charity donation

dwccrew

Posts: 7,817

Mar 9, 2011 2:28am

I was recently informed that my application for the Ohio Veterans Bonus Program was approved. I served in Iraq in 2007. Being the fiscal conservative I am, I don't think I'd feel right keeping the money (and I don't need it, I am doing well financially speaking). I have decided to donate it to a worthy charity. The question is, which one? I was leaning towards a charity that helps the families of fallen veterans. Does anyone have any suggestions or any other charities that may they have donated to?

dwccrew

Posts: 7,817

Mar 9, 2011 2:36am

I like this one.

http://www.cfsrf.org/

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thavoice

Posts: 14,376

Mar 9, 2011 9:14am

Intrepid Fallen Heroes fund.

..or The Human FUnd.

Bigred1995

Posts: 1,042

Mar 9, 2011 9:17am

That's pretty noble of you! May I suggest this one:
http://www.fisherhouse.org/

power i

Posts: 1,296

Mar 9, 2011 9:59am

Your idea is a good one. Or my favorite, The American Cancer Society.

se-alum

Posts: 13,948

Mar 9, 2011 10:07am

Bigred1995;704693 wrote:That's pretty noble of you! May I suggest this one:
http://www.fisherhouse.org/

First place that came to mind for me.

brutus161

Posts: 1,686

Mar 9, 2011 10:13am

http://www.bdsra.org/
This one hits close to home for me.

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Mar 9, 2011 12:36pm

I really like http://www.childsplaycharity.org/ .

Over 7 million dollars in donations of toys, games, books and cash for sick kids in children’s hospitals across North America and the world have been collected since our inception.

Plus they don't have very high administrative fees which I like, their frequently asked questions page says overall it's about 2-3% which is pretty low.

There's so many good charities though it's really about finding one that you identify with because that'll be the one that you feel best giving to.

OneBuckeye

Posts: 5,888

Mar 9, 2011 12:45pm

What about the charity the golf outing was supposed to be for, Pregoria?

Also, http://www.christianaidministries.org/ these are a bunch of Amish from Holmes county that go to place like New Oreleans after the hurricane and Hati ect and build some quality shelters for people. You dollar would go far here.

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Mar 9, 2011 1:12pm

Yeah, I guess you could do one of the sponsorships for the golf outing. That'd help the Progeria people. Hell, you could do your sponsorship in the name of another charity so that they get a little publicity out of it.

DeyDurkie5

Posts: 11,324

Mar 9, 2011 1:15pm

how about you and i take that money and start a business...that way when we are rich, we can donate even more. Let me know if you are interested

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UANyg

Posts: 265

Mar 9, 2011 4:42pm

Charity: Water is one of the best charities out there right now as far as transparency and administrative costs go. They pay for their administration costs with money from a group of private donors. 100% of your donation will go to the actual building of water wells in less privileged areas of the world. Check out their website.

http://www.charitywater.org/

O-Trap

Posts: 14,994

Mar 9, 2011 4:46pm

Might I suggest looking for charities or causes that currently have a dollar-for-dollar matching grant going on right now. Most likely, that would make the most of your own contribution.

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puffyisback

Posts: 253

Mar 10, 2011 12:05am

wounded warrior project

sleeper

Posts: 27,879

Mar 10, 2011 12:57am

I admire you're philanthropy. Keep up the good work, and go hard.