Charity suggestions?

Oh, you know, I have done some of those other things, but the electric company is one thing I hadn't thought of! Especially in the winter here, there are always people who have serious problems with heating costs, whether it's electric, gas, or fuel oil. I'm sure there's got to be some kind of charity for that sort of thing! Thanks so much! I agree that it's the fact of trying to make a difference that's important. Thanks for the encouragement, emeraldisle, as that one post did make me feel a little bad. =)

You're very welcome. I know we've had to call on that assistance on occasion but ours is in the summer time here due to the heat and having the a/c on. Something to consider not right now but in the future is something like Toys for tots or checking like at Wal-Mart they usually have a tree with names of kids who are in need of a Christmas gifts that year. I know it's not your holiday but it's an idea. Some people just don't realize how much even a couple of dollars can mean for some. It can make a big difference especially when it's added all together. Let's face it if everyone gave a dollar to one charity that would be one huge pot. Things like telethons also show how even a few dollars when added together with others makes a huge amount. Don't let ones like that get to you. I think you are doing an amazing thing. You deserve a pat on the back.

Those are some really good causes, Sagemother. I participate in some of the local GLBT stuff, and I have been known to give money in those areas. In fact, the crisis center I donate to is also a designated "safe place" for GLBT folks, and also coordinates a GLBT support group. =) As for Planned Parenthood, unfortunately the local one here didn't last. I was really sad to see it go, and participated in the effort to keep it here. =(

That sounds like a wonderfully helpful charity, susieq223! I'd love to see your website when you're finished with it. It's pretty awesome that you actually went to Haiti to check things out there! Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it. =)

P.S. I meant to say that spending your myLot money in this fashion is a great thing to do. Whatever charity you support will greatly appreciate it and you will be blessed. Thanks for the inspiration.

I took a peek at the heart walk website, and it looks like it would be fairly simple to register your event there, though I'm not sure what all the page offers. I know when I was doing similar events (Relay for Life, Walkamerica, etc), people could actually make donations straight to the website. Even if not through paypal, it would be easy enough to put it on a card and pay it back with my money after I get it from paypal. Anyways, I won't rule it out even if she's not online, but I'm sure you can understand why I'm a little wary about just sending people money.

I can absolutely understand and I did find her team. Although she is not listed, I am sure you can give a general donation. May I PM you the link and you can make your decision? I appreciate your consideration and whatever you do again I say...WOW !

I am checking with her right now to see if her team has anything online ! Just in case you decide that is a good choice...

Aww I'm sorry to hear that you haven't earned money here yet! You've made some really nice responses that I've seen, and I'm sure you'll do wonderfully here once you get settled in a bit! =) Thanks for telling me about your charities! I really appreciate the help. As for any charity being good, the reason I'm skeptical is that I had a friend who got burned pretty bad. He found out that a local charity that he'd been doanting to for years was actually using the money in ways that he didn't agree with, and would never have given if he'd known. So that's why I like to research charities before I give to them. =)

Oh that is so low cheating people on charity. I am sorry for your friend dear. But if you must know The ST. Jude's Children's hospital is for children affected with cancer and they do not send back any child from any part of the world without treatment. People who can afford it pay their bills and for the children who can not afford the expensive treatments the hospital pays for them they raise all their money through charity only. I think it is wonderful that so many people are spending for a cause and for our future generations. Hey don't worry about me not earning I am here for the fun of mylotting and for meeting people here I have met some wonderful people here including you. Thanks for the words of encouragement dear it was very kind of you. :)

hey Lecanis did not know you were not keeping well... Get well soon dear and a weekends rest should do you good I hope!

Thanks so much for responding, and for all your kind words. You know, I don't really know why I'm so determined to find something nonlocal this time. That's a good point. I should think about why I'm thinking that way. I haven't checked with the fire department yet. I'll have to put that on my list of things for next time, along with the food pantry idea. Thanks!

Thanks for the suggestions. The reason I was planning on donating cash right now is because I have a plethora of health problems that keep me from going out and doing much. Right now getting to work is pretty much all I can handle. Which I can, I do a lot of volunteer activities, and just generally help out people around me.

I got a bit of a kick out of this post, mainly because I was raised in a horrible family. The only people who were nice to me in that family were my great-grandparents, who were too old to actually raise me. I was horribly abused, and often completely abandoned. In fact, a large part of the reason I am so determined to help others is because I had to look to others (not my family) for help when I was young. Sometimes I didn't get that help, and I don't want anyone to ever have to feel that way again. I think your daughter did something really wonderful, and I'm glad that you're so proud of her. You must be a wonderful parent. =)

Thanks so much for the suggestions! If you find that site, be sure to let me know. That sounds like a really good charity. I know when I was pregnant I was terrified because I tested positive for Strep B, and had to get treated during labor for it. I'm so sorry to hear about your sister's baby.

My husband has talked about these charities before. When we have a house of our own, he wants to adopt one of those greyhounds. =) Thanks so much for reminding me about this! I'll have to take a peek around at some when I have money again!

Do you have a website or more information about your effort? It sounds like a wonderful idea!

Thanks for sharing your story! I really appreciate it. You make a good point about needing help in every country. I know a lot of people here in the US who are only concerned with international causes, and I agree that those things are important, but I like to also be able to help out people here. Good luck with your project!

I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost a baby. I'll keep your charities in mind for next time I'm giving, like when I get my tax refund or next month's mylot money. Thanks so much for sharing!

Thanks for the kind words. =) That's a really good suggestion, and thanks for sharing why it means so much to you. I'll definitely look into it for next time!

Thanks so much for your response! I will check out the site you left. You know, I don't even know where I would find an "orphanage" around here. I do know some people who run a foster home though. Thanks for the idea!

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll give it a look! =)

Hmm. I don't know of anything like that here, which is why I was asking. All I got typing in donation.org was essentially a search engine. I'm hoping someone in the US will find a site here that rates charities and tracks how much of the money given goes to what. Thanks! I wasn't really trying to brag here or anything, just wanted some suggestions. I hope you don't think I'm looking for props or anything. =p

Nah, I know you are not this kind of person. I am not in the States so I am no help here, sorry.

I'm glad you know that. =) I really appreciate your reply even though you're not in the right place to give me the information. You're an awesome friend!

That's one the places I donate here too. =) Thanks for your kind words!

You're right, it's not a huge amount of money. Certainly nothing like the amounts rich people give to charity. However, in looking at this sort of thing, you have to think about a person's financial situation. If I wanted, I could use the money I make from mylot to help dig myself out of debt (mostly medical debt). I could certainly use the money. I'm not rich, I don't even own a home or a car for that matter, and I make far less money than the local poverty level. Yet, I give the money I make on mylot to charity rather than keeping it and using it for myself. Not only that, but I also give a certain amount of money straight out of my paycheck to charity, and when my health permits, I volunteer. I didn't give all of that information upfront, because that wasn't the point. In fact, the point was to have other people tell me about charities that interested them, or websites for researching charities, because I wanted to have a wider range of charities to consider when I did use my mylot money. And it might not sound like a lot to you, but the $35 I made last month on mylot is more of a charitable donation by itself than what some people give, even people who could afford to give.

OOOo interesting! Thanks so much for your suggestion! I'll make sure to check it out!

Oh thank you again!