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Paying it Forward
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items With the holidays approaching, my least favorite thing to do….. buying gifts for the holidays…. is also approaching. What do you get for the person that already has it all??? You donate or volunteer in their name. Personally, since I live abroad, I beg my friends and family to donate in my name if they feel the need to spend their money. There are so many good causes out there that need our support. Here are some options I've supported over the years
I'm from Pittsburgh PA and used to volunteer here when I lived there. This is an amazing animal rescue organization that is doing great work in the area
Animal Friends
Think about all of the members of our communities that aren't able to put food on their table for their family. Feed America is one of the organizations to end hunger.
Support Feeding America
A larger animal organization worth supporting
Contact Us - ASPCA
I've supported children thru this organization in the past. Here you have the opportunity to support a child and receive regular updates and photos about their development
Ways to Help - World Vision
A good clean out of the closet is always a good recommendation before the holidays! Personally, if I haven't worn it in a year, it goes in a bag headed for the Salvation Army
Ways to Give | The Salvation Army USA
Another great option to donate items that you are no longer using.
Donate Stuff – Goodwill Industries International
Another way to pay it forward is to donate blood to the American Red Cross
Donate Now - American Red Cross
The Animal Welfare Fund aims to improve the wellbeing of nonhuman animals by making grants that focus on one or more best-in-class opportunities.
Animal Welfare Fund | Effective Altruism Funds
There are a number of different ways to support the United Way either as an individual or thru your employer
Ways to Give | United Way Worldwide
If you do decide to give someone a gift, this is a great option. All profits from Good Goods, go back to the Thai community. I've spent a ton of time in Thailand and am very familiar with the great work this company does
GOOD GOODS - Central Online
This is a great option for donating home items that you are no longer using. This is a non-profit home improvement and donation centers and a part of Habitat for Humanity
Donate goods to Habitat ReStore
Another great option to support children and their development
Donate and Support the YMCA - A Leading Nonprofit Organization
Cancer affects so many of our lives and St Jude continues to do great work to help the children that are dealing with this terrible disease.
Ways to Give: How to Donate - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
I was lucky enough to be able to volunteer at the NYC location when I worked in NYC. The services they provide to families that are dealing with their kids going thru cancer, is just incredible.
Donate | RMHC
When I was a teenager, I went to planned parenthood because I didn't feel comfortable speaking with my parents about certain things. Planned parenthood is an incredible resource and they offer judgment free services at affordable prices.
Ways to Give and Donate to Planned Parenthood