One thing that was pointed out in the article, was that we all can make a difference by donating time or money to a specific charity.
In my area, we have Kroger grocery stores. As part of your Kroger Rewards program they have Community Rewards. A small percentage of your purchases go to your designated charity. I have chosen my church.
Amazon Prime has a similar program called Amazon Smiles and a percentage of your purchases go to your designated charity. I have selected - A Beacon Of Hope Womens Center Inc.
Bit by bit we can all make a difference and tune out all of the naysayers.
In my area, Kroger clerks ask us if we would like to round up to the next nearest dollar with the money going to the local regional food distribution center that services the area’s food banks.
We’ve used Amazon Smile exclusively for a couple years. We order all the time, average twice weekly. In all that time our total donations to our charity only has been $46.00.
It’s good, but I think money is more effective to local organizations — like Kroger as you mentioned.
It’s too bad we can’t know what people are thinking, or their hardships, when we cross paths with them. It would make it easier to help them one-on-one in the moment.