Charities & Causes
Over the years I’ve worked for, with and contributed to many different causes. Here are links to some which embody the true spirit of giving, learning, strength of character, commons sense, and/or respect for others and what I think should be the answer when each of us is asked our race: human.
First off... If you’re going to contribute to a cause, you should know how much of the money you donate actually goes to help, and how much is eaten up by “administrative” costs. Here’s the place to check out the folks who want YOUR money:
American Institute of Philanthropy (Charity Watch)
(Helping you give wisely to charity)
Help for Those in Need
The Giving Spirit
The Salvation Army
(ringin’ the bell since childhood—my grandparents were officers)
Community & Education
The Literacy Site
(Click daily. Companies/sponsors donate. Free & easy to help!)
The Torii Hunter Project
Heart of a Champion
Angels Baseball Foundation
Size Acceptance
Health at Every Size
The Body Positive
Kelly Bliss (Plus Size Fitness & Wellness)
Plus Size Yellow Pages
Love Your Body Day (sponsored by the NOW Foundation)
Animal Rights & Rescue
The Pepper Foundation
(Rescue & Foster of Senior Dogs)
Environment & Wildlife
The Rainforest Site
(Click daily. Companies/sponsors donate. Free & easy to help!)
Greenpeace
(Peaceful protest to promote environmental solutions)
World Wildlife Fund
(Protecting animal species worldwide)
Poverty & World Hunger
Ample Harvest
(Creating Solutions to Food Waste)
Heifer International
The Hunger Site
(Click daily. Companies/sponsors donate. Free & easy to help!)
Feeding America
Politics & Voting
FactCheck.Org
(Want to know if those campaign ads are true? Check here.)
Follow the Money
(Who contributes to YOUR state’s candidates?)
OpenSecrets.Org
(Who’s giving, how much & what are they getting in return?)
