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Philanthropy
The donation of funds, goods, and/or services to help a charitable cause. Such altruistic activities can benefit religious and humanitarian causes, among others.
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Who are the most vulnerable to becoming homeless?
Virtually any one of us could become homeless. Some people labor under the idea that homeless people are in that situation because they are lazy or like to live on the street. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The mass of homeless people living in the world right now somehow loose their humanity to the rest of society. There are lumped together and thought of as bums or too lazy to get a job. We need to look at these people as people, as individuals,people that are struggling to survive. They all have a story and they are or once where someone's daughter, son, brother, mother, ect. We all start out the same way. Naked and totally dependant on other people.
Things happen in people's lives that are not planned. Statistics tell us that almost half of homeless people are children under 18 years old. Their parents loose jobs with no family that will help them and take them in. Once in this rut, it is very hard to pull out of it. To rent a shabby apartment in a bad neighborhood takes money. Security deposits and first and last months rent are beyond what many people's budgets can endure.
Many of the homeless that you see sleeping in doorways and park benches are suffering from mental illnesses. Because of budget cuts in government spending they are released out of hospitals before they are able to take care of themselves. Once on the street it is nearly impossible for them to obtain their medications to keep them functional. They are sick, cold, hungry and are preyed upon by stronger homeless
people or criminals.
Some people ask 'Why would God let this happen to these people" but we need to ask 'How can we let this happen.' We truly are 'our brother's keeper'. We all can do something to help our brothers and sisters in need. Although not rich, I donate what little I can to my community food pantry. Not being able to feed your children has to be one of the worst things any parent has to face. If you are talented in carpentry, the Habitat For Humanity is a wonderful way to contribute. There are many ways we can as individuals help the hungry and homeless right in our own communities.
The next time you see someone that looks down and out and is struggling, step up. You be the one to say, what can I do. I'm not saying take them into your home, but don't look at them as lazy bums either. If you feel the urge to send money to your local food bank, don't ignore it, it's your better half telling you to act on the impulse. And remember that the next time you see that dirty person surrounded by their meager belongings and a bag of recyclables, that could easily be you.
There are a tremendous number of charities that help children in different ways; it would not be possible to list them all. There are lists of charities available that do categorize charities by the type of help that is offered and also rate and evaluate them for their good deeds and for their appropriate use of the donations. See the related link below to one of these charity evaluators, Charity Navigator, to help you find the charity for children in need that you want to support. Additional sources, that also provide evaluations of charitable organizations, are listed with links to them in the related links associated with the related question below: Does charity money actually go to CHARITY?
Your interest in helping others is appreciated.
A short list of some of the charities that provide help and support to children:
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters (role models and friends for children and children at risk).
- Locks of Love (hair and money donations for wigs for kids with cancer).
- Children in Need (By BBC in the UK).
- Make a Wish Foundation.
- No Child to Die.
- UNICEF (United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund).
- Heifer, International.
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- Shriner's Burn Centers and Hospitals.
- Ronald McDonald Houses.
- Salvation Army.
- Local orphanages and shelters for the homeless and abused.
- Local food banks.
- Various pediatric disease support groups.
- Keep a Child Alive (supports care of African children with HIV/AIDS)
- Autism Speaks.
- Kids in Need (for children who have lost one or both parents).
- Newborns in Need.
- Share Our Strength.
- Kaboom!
- SOS Children's Villages.
- Reach Out and Read.
- Youth Law Center (protects children's rights).
- I Have a Dream Foundation.
- Doctors of the World.
- Project Linus (provides security blankets to very ill or traumatized kids).
- Parents as Teachers (early interventions to stave off child abuse and other problems by teaching parenting skills, coping skills, etc.).
- Children's Charities of America (coalition of charities that help US kids).
- Doctors Without Borders (emergency help in disasters, war, etc.).
Something you donate to save a life?
A desire to donate to save another life, improve the quality, or reduce the suffering of another person is admirable and indicates you are a very caring person. You are to be commended.
Blood, blood cells, and plasma can be donated to be used for a person who needs transfusions to sustain life after blood loss, in severe anemia, and other conditions.
Bone marrow can be donated for transplant into patients with leukemia or other bone marrow disorders or damage, or who have malfunctioning immune systems.
Organs can be donated from live donors such as portions of lung, portions of liver, or a single kidney.
Donations of organs and tissue after death can save many lives and greatly improve the quality of the lives of others. Successful transplants in this type of donation include heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas, heart valves, veins, arteries, bone, tendons, ligaments, skin, small intestines, and the cornea of the eyes.
Consider signing a donation card to carry with you at all times so your wishes to help save lives after your death can be recognized and followed. This can also be added to your legal will or indicated on an Advance Directive form. Also inform relatives and friends of your desire to give this special and precious gift of life.
Organ donor cards and forms are available in many Internet sites. See the link section with this question for one such site.
Bottom line:
The most convenient and less invasive way to donate and save someone's life while you are still living is to donate blood. You can also donate bone marrow and even a kidney and still live a very normal life. Post mortem (after death) kidneys, heart, liver, lungs, pancreas, the small bowel and the other tissues and organs listed above can all be transplanted. Make sure you register as a donor and tell your friends and family about your choice so that in the event of your death they will know that you want to help other people live.
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Other things that can be donated to save lives are:
- Money for someone who needs prescription medications or medical care but can not afford it.
- Heavy wool clothing, shoes, coats, blankets, etc. for homeless people who might otherwise freeze to death on the streets in the winter.
- Food for hungry families, the homeless, the elderly, etc. who go without proper nutrition.
- Volunteer time to help staff a suicide hot line.
- Heating Stoves for Native Americans - Stove Assistance Program.
- Sponsor a clean water well in Africa and India for whole villages whose lack of clean wells or water sources is causing disease and death.
- Provide a flock of ducks, chickens, milk cow, rabbits, goats, food crops and trees for planting, sheep for wool, etc., with training, to provide food and business for self sustaining lives in whole villages around the world one family at a time.
What international charities specialize in helping children?
There are many international charities that specialize in helping children. Free the Children is one such charity that specializes in sustainable development in such countries as Ghana and Ecuador. Other popular international charities for children include Unicef and Childfund.
Should you give money to beggars?
No. They're like cats. If you feed them, they won't leave. Consider this point of view. The beggar may be an angel in disguise. But beware. I suspect that an angel in beggar's clothing is looking to see your response to the poor, and not to a suspected angel. [Here's a little money-- bring me a yacht!] If you can give to a poor person with the attitude of wanting the beggar's forgiveness for your show of generosity, you may be on the right track. If you're going to begrudge the gift, you aren't doing anyone any good. I'm not denying every person's responsibility for themselves, but somehow, in some way, the system you're a part of failed this person. == Yes. Why not keep the energy of money or whatever your heart desires flowing in and out of your life. The more you give, the more you have! We have so many people who have served our country and are now homeless and beggers. We must not forget those people who served our country. A gift 4 you!
What is the importance of generosity?
The meaning of Generosity: Generosity-The Quality of being generous. The importance of being generous Well, I DOnt Know if this is correct but for me.. Generosity is important because If you give them what they want they will give you the same or the best! If your share them your thins they will share it too.. If you realized that already you know what its the importance of it Additional: Sometimes the importance you want to learn is getting from yourattirude but, If you just know the meaning of it or you know what to do. The meaning of Generosity: Generosity-The Quality of being generous. The importance of being generous Well, I DOnt Know if this is correct but for me.. Generosity is important because If you give them what they want they will give you the same or the best! If your share them your thins they will share it too.. If you realized that already you know what its the importance of it Additional: Sometimes the importance you want to learn is getting from yourattirude but, If you just know the meaning of it or you know what to do. The meaning of Generosity: Generosity-The Quality of being generous. The importance of being generous Well, I DOnt Know if this is correct but for me.. Generosity is important because If you give them what they want they will give you the same or the best! If your share them your thins they will share it too.. If you realized that already you know what its the importance of it Additional: Sometimes the importance you want to learn is getting from yourattirude but, If you just know the meaning of it or you know what to do.
When a charity raises money what do they do with it?
they use the money to buy stuff to stop or start what there trying to do, ex. man in a suit
How do you get people around the neighborhood to sponsor you?
Ask them! Be prepared to explain what it is you want them to sponsor you for and what organization the money will benefit. Be sure that you have information with you and a collection/sign up envelope so that they know you are legitimate.
Is your car donation tax deductible?
Tax deductible donations are those given to non-profit organizations, such as charities, churches, Salvation Army, etc. Donations of property are also tax deductable, as are monetary "gifts". It is important that you have legitimate receipts for your charitable donations to make sure they qualify as deductions on your tax return.
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Is it possible to pay someone else's credit card bill?
You can pay anyone's credit card bill whom you would like. You just send a payment in with their account number on it and it will be applied to their account.
Why do hindus give money to charity?
All people give money to charity because it is part of human nature to help those less fortunate than them selves. Humans are by nature pack animals with social structures in place that encourage them to contribute to the well being of the herd. altruism is a natural trate in most animals with a social structure.
What programs are funded by federal taxes?
The payroll tax is used to fund several social programs in the United States. Social security is probably the most wide-known program and includes unemployment benefits, temporary assistance for needy families, health insurance for aged and disabled and supplemental security income.
How much is given to charity each year?
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What is the exchange rate for 1 us dollar in Germany?
As of today, April 16, $1 of the euro is worth $1.31137 in US dollars. That amount changes daily so look in XE Currency converter when you need to know.
Which of these forms of financial assistance does not have to be repaid?
all need to look it up instead of been on here trying to do it the easy way all little cheaters. All dont learn this way by looking up questions trying to find the answer wow
People who did great things for charity?
I have recently found a great charity called helping Gambia. There are no admin costs and 100 percent of your money goes to Gambia. You can sponser a child for just 2 pounds a month and you can even go out to gambia to visit your sopnsered child. You could make a one of donation, or contrubute regularly. What i do is make up shoe boxes, and decorate them. I then put little presents inside, like paper,pencils, rice in packets, seeds, books etc. For more information please visit
www.helping-gambia.org.UK
Feed back on why people sponsor through helping
"HELPING" is the best ever Charity, no raised funds taken for Admin, or anything, I know where my money goes to feed the children, I have seen it. I have personally given out gifts etc. which have been shipped over.Everything given to "HELPING" is given to the children or in Building Schools/Nurseries and other Projects.
I have given loads to other charitie's and have no idea, where the money has been spent."
Jackie M. Bedfordshire
What charities are trying to help prevent starvation?
Mary's Meals is a charity that provides food to underdeveloped charities.
What charities help children whose parents are in prison?
Angel Tree is a program of Prison Fellowship that reaches out to the children of inmates through the love of christ. This unique program provides groups and churches with opportunities to share christ's love by helping meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the families of prisoners.
How can you help needy families at Christmas?
A simple way to help the poor, needy or starving is to donate food. When you give money you never know what there going to spend it on. Usually during Christmas time local large supermarkets are holding can food drives. And the cans are pretty cheap to and you are feeding hungry families instead of just buying gifts for them. Also, taking a visit to homeless shelters and donating food or money also helps out a lot. If your feeling generous you can also go to a children's cancer research hospital or one of those things and donate a few dollars.
What does a homeless charity do?
Shelter, The Salvation Army, St. Mungo's, Emmaus, Barnardo's, Homeless International, HOPE Worldwide, amongst many others.
What do charities do to help poverty?
Charities raise money and give it to the poor they could spend it on food to give them or it could go towards a home. If the charities help countries it could help make a better educational system, get better health services, give them clean water, help them build homes or go towards other local charities that feed the children and help them with nutrition ect.. but if they give the money to the Government they may spend it on themselves.
Thats all I could think of (:
