What charities do you support?

[disney junky]

United Way, Compassion International, American Cancer Society, the local church....

 

[karynnix]

Our church and Paralyzed Veterans of America.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Our parish, leukemia lymphoma society and anything else that I feel called to support.

 

[DisneyBlonde]

The Livestrong Foundation, in honor of my mom, who is kicking cancer's

.

 

[The Mayor]

My local parish

Catholic Charities of MA

Haven For Hunger (local food pantry)

Cam Neeley House (Home for parents of children with cancer)

Ronald McDonald House

Jimmy Fund

and a Foundation started by my Grandfather

 

[chyam]

Anything animal related especially no kill shelters!

 

[NeedaVacation03]

My church, local food bank, St. Judes and some more just on a one time basis

 

[minnieandme]

United Way
Hosea feed the hungry
Toys for tots
Boys & Girls club
American Cancer Society

 

[Laura]

local shelters (for homeless people AND homeless pets)
Plan International--I sponsor a child in Paraguay
Humane Society
Habitat for Humanity

 

[auntpolly]

Catholic Charities, Catholic Relief Fund, and Carter Center are our big ones.

For anyone looking for a place to donate, check out the Carter Center . Founded by my hero they are all about human rights, fighting disease, and healthy living conditions for the poorest of the poor.

 

[debster812]

The Jimmy Fund
Autism Awareness
My Parish
Local Schools

 

[FinallyBoughtDVC]

I donate to every local organization (Church and Synagogues, PTAs, kids' sports teams, etc.) that requests a donation through my business. Last year I donated to over 400 local groups through my business (cash, gifts for chinese auctions, ads in fundraising journals, etc). It truly believe in paying it forward.

On a personal level - my husband and I donate to two groups:

The first is a scholarship fund set up to honor my friend who was killed in the World Trade Center.

And, the second is the Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy Research. Our family has been touch by this awful disease twice. And, in an ironic twist of fate, my son's (who is named after one of my cousins who died from this disease) best friend also has this disease.

PPMD's sole purpose is to fund research. While MDA spends hundreds of millions on lots of other things - only a small portion is actually dedicated to research.

We think the MD camps are great and the support the MDA gives is fine. But - WE NEED A CURE!!!

So - if you're ever tempted to give to MDA, I please ask you to look into the Parent Project - your dollars will be much better spent.

Many people will be running in the WDW Marathon in order to raise money for PPMD. So, if you happen to be there and see these folks - please give them an extra loud cheer!!!

Thanks

 

[ducklite]

We've donated to all of these this year:

The New Orleans Musicians Clinic (Provides low cost or free health care to musicians in the NOLA area. Also provides housing assistance since Katrina.)

The Better Life Foundation (Provides funding to a variety of childrens charities and organizations in the Gulf area of MS)

The Station Family Fund (Provides for the needs of the survivors and families of victims of the Staion fire)

U.R.G.E (Provides for a variety of basic neccesities (food, education, health) and playground equipment for children in developing countries, primarily Jamaica and Ethiopia.)

Habitat for Humanity (Offers low and moderate income inidviduals and families the opportunity to afford to become homeowners)

Support Our Shelters (Helps over 100 no-kill shelters defray medical costs for animals across the US and Canada. Also helps with food donations.)

The Caring Place (A battered womens shelter)

The Cinderella Project (Provides free or extremely low cost prom gowns and accessories to low income high school seniors who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend their prom.)

Dress for Success (Provides business clothing to low income women entering the workforce.)

Save the Music (Provides funding and equipment to keep music education in schools)

I'm sure there are a couple other charities we've made small donations to this year, but those are the main ones. We've also bought some items from various charity auctions, but I'm not mentioning those as we received "something" for our donation.

Anne

 

[NMAmy]

The Humane Society, our local hospice, and the Red Cross are the three biggies we donate to on a regular basis.

 

[Kimmie5870]

Ronald Mcdonald House
St. Judes
Local homeless shelter
Riley's Childrens Hospital

 

[TurboKitty]

I used to support the National Alliance For Autism Research, but since they joined with Autism Speaks, I don't anymore. Autism Speaks is pushing for prenatal tests to detect autism, and I'm not sure exactly how I feel about that.

I still support the Red Cross, by donating blood, the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry, charities that support spay/neuter in cats and dogs, stray adoption, autism awareness,Toys For Tots, Veteran care and child abuse awareness. I also try to support local police/firefighter when I can.

 

[kelleigh1]

Parkinson's Foundation (in memory of my grandfather)

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (for my nephew)

American Brain Tumor Association (with our bowling league)

American Cancer Society

America's Second Harvest (through my Pampered Chef business)

And whatever else I find to be worthy.

 

[Galahad]

Several - but never United Way. Charity should never be coerced, IMO.

 

[YachtClubWoman]

our church
a local soup kitchen where my husband volunteers weekly
Habitat for Humanity
Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia
Working Wardrobe
Camilla Hall - a nursing home for retired IHM nuns. It is on the grounds of where I went to college.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
Camp Innabah - my neice and nephew went to day camp there when they lived with us.

 

[Planogirl]

It's been hard to do much the last few years but when I can I'm an avid supporter of:

National Trust for Historic Preservation
Nature Conservancy
National Wildlife Federation

and to a lesser degree, the American Humane Society, the World Wildlife Fund and the Audubon Society.

The first three mean a great deal to me though and I'd give a lot to them if I had a lot to give!