[eleni121]

Here are two excellent resources for checking out the charities:
http://www.guidestar.org
http://www.give.org

[Happygal]

Freepers donate directly to Planned Parenthood?
Or donate on line all the time?

I don't know about you lot, but I tend to give my charitable donations to locally based charities like the local Hospice Foundation or Meals on Wheels for the elderly.

[isthisnickcool]

There are 100's of thousands of nonprofits in this country. WAY to many are in business to enrich their handlers, push their handlers own political agenda or a combination of both.

We have needed and need noprofit corporation reform in this country.

guidstar is a great site. For something interesting, enter "Islamic" in their "quick search" box.....

[SoDak]

I try to donate around 12% every year, and it's all local, to people I know, like my church and the local food bank. Except for Free Republic that is.

[pfflier]

Last month's Reader's Digest rated the Salvation Army as the most efficient at getting the bucks to the needs.

[Fiddlstix]

Bump

[Destructor]

I would like to take this opportunity to plug a charity that I am personally involved in "The Christmas Bureau." This organization offers people the opportunity to "sponsor" a needy family, by providing a good Christmas meal, and a couple of toys for the kids (if you are so inclined). As a sponsor you go out and buy the food and toys and make the delivery yourself, so you know where every penny is going, and you can spend as much as you can afford!

The Christmas Bureau is entirely staffed by volunteers, so there are no outrageous salaries going to CEO types. I encourage all Freepers to check into the Christmas Bureau in your city. God bless you all!

[Salvation]

**Case in point: Gloria Feldt makes over $400,000. dollars per year running Planned Parenthood!**

On your United Way campaign at work, please designate the recipiant of your funds........or they could go to such places as PP or other organization you would not want to support. United Way will also send a note to the organization acknowledging receipt of the specified donation.