Most people know someone, or know someone who knows someone, who could use some help. Illness, loss of job, medical issues for a child, whatever. If you don't know someone who needs help, ask friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and help them, directly. A few hundred dollars given directly to a family in need (or in lieu of cash, - supplies) can make an enormous difference and directly helps them rather than 97% going to 'administrative' costs.
Agreed, we prefer to help people directly, also much more gratifying. Anonymously when possible. Other times when beyond our ability to help we have organized a fund raising event. I wouldn't give anything to a large charity.
Most people know someone, or know someone who knows someone, who could use some help. Illness, loss of job, medical issues for a child, whatever. If you don't know someone who needs help, ask friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and help them, directly. A few hundred dollars given directly to a family in need (or in lieu of cash, - supplies) can make an enormous difference and directly helps them rather than 97% going to 'administrative' costs.
Agreed, we prefer to help people directly, also much more gratifying. Anonymously when possible. Other times when beyond our ability to help we have organized a fund raising event. I wouldn't give anything to a large charity.