What's your favorite charity or nonprofit organization?
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I'm currently fundraising for an organization called Running for Rescues ( http://www.runningforrescues.org/index.html ). I think it's a great idea and combines two of my favorite things, running and helping animals. So far I've raised $595 and I have until my half marathon on October 20th to raise more! I'm pretty excited about it!0
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The Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Federation0
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Locally:
-our Autism Society, because we are members
Generally:
-Crohn's and Colitis charities, because a young relative has it
Globally:
-World Vision, because it's awesome
And:
-The Salvation Army, because throughout my life I have been quite involved in the charity side of this Christian church0 -
the Milo Foundation - where I adopted my dog (rescue)
Soldiers Angels - to support our military men and women deployed0 -
I mostly give to charities that serve children, but this one in particular I love -- http://www.mystuffbags.org/ It gives children who are rescued from a home a bag of things like toys, a stuffed animal, that sort of thing so that they have "something" while whatever is going on at home is resolved. They also have a really low administrative fees cost, percentage wise, so I donate to them through my work every year.0
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My heros!
http://www.mercyforanimals.org/menu.aspx
Since I saw a local farmer step on a baby pig...I haven't eaten meat since, and I totally love these guys. I rock the Tshirts, and I'm not 100% vegan, but it's something that I work on. NOT for health, but when you have seen animals hurt because they are about to be food, and slaughtered it does something to your soul. My heroes.0 -
i am a big fan of grassroots charitable organizations, specifically shelters and drop-in centres
otherwise, the united way. i feel safe donating to them, i've worked at several agencies where they were a large funder.0 -
Thanks everybody! I'm still reading all of the post but I'm super inspired by you guys!0
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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada ... www.braintumour.ca
I had 12 hour surgery in January 2012 to remove a benign tumour sitting on my optic nerve. Survivor!!0 -
Salvation Army. The head only makes something like $15,000/yr. (more of my money goes to where it's needed) and as far as I can tell, they're apolitical.0
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At work we give to the united way...but I always specify to give my donation to the house of Ruth for battered and abused women and to the child advocacy center for abused children.0
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planned parenthood
save our shores
california state parks
womens shelter of santa cruz0 -
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Samaritan's Purse.0
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Wounded Warriors
Troop-A-Thon
I used to run a books for soldiers foundation but sadly we had to close down due to lack of funding . But I absolutely loved doing it.0 -
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada ... www.braintumour.ca
I had 12 hour surgery in January 2012 to remove a benign tumour sitting on my optic nerve. Survivor!!
Congratulations! :-)0 -
Compassion:)0
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The national autistic society both of my boys have autism and they have been there for us when we have needed them. they do so much to improve the lives of people with autism from public awareness of the condition, support for families, sibling support groups, help getting them employment and appropriate unbiased eduaction and so much more. When times have got really tough and i have felt very alone there helpline has been a great source of support and comfort.0
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Anything with animals. Humane societies, ASPCA. I love animals. My girl cat is a rescue and one of the greatest things that's ever happened to me.
^^ me too. I have 2 rescue cats after my cat of 16 years, Tabby, moved on to Rainbow Bridge in April. They are true characters and I'm grateful to the rescue group and the girl who rescued Weeny, the baby, from a hoarder's house in Camden around the time Hurricane Irene hit Jersey last year. She woulda been dead if it hadn't been for that lady. A voice for all the helpless pets...
Me three! I donate to RSPCA and Dogs Trust every month and have for years. I also have 4 cats, 1 dog and a hamster!! lol0 -
Aw! So many animal rescue-oriented groups!
I volunteer for a local pug rescue. We have two pugs ourselves. Can't imagine why there are any pugs in need of adoption! Pugs are THE BEST.
I also do this volunteer thing for the local animal shelter where you check out a rescue dog and jog with them on the local trails. I look forward to it every weekend. Bonus: it keeps me from drinking too much on Friday and/or Saturday nights, because I want to make sure I'm able to jog with a shelter pup the next day!0
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