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Top Charities to Donate to in 2022 According to GiveWell
Looking for your donation to save or improve the most lives per dollar? GiveWell is a research organization that focuses on just that.
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6 Charities Breaking Mental Health Stigmas
All across America, we are seeing rising levels of mental health disorders among our adolescence. A recent New York Times article titled, ‘It’s Life or Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/23/health/mental-health-crisis-teens.html]’ detailed increases predating the COVID-19 pandemic in depressive episodes, anxiety, mood disorders, self-harm, and the number of suicides. And with a severe shortage of therapists, this crisis shows no sign of slowing d
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Don’t Forget To Get Your Employer to Match Your Donations
Everything you need to know to get your donations matched for more impact.
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Why Does It Feel Good to Donate?
Research suggests that people who give money to charity tend to be happier and also healthier than others. Learn why.
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Honor Your Pet By Giving Back
Every year on April 11 we celebrate our furry (or even not so-furry) friends for National Pet Day. Whether you celebrate your animal companion with a new toy or even take them to Starbucks for a special puppucinco [https://coffeeatthree.com/puppuccino/], you’re probably going to give them some extra love. But you might be surprised to learn that the history of National Pet Day begins with Colleen Paige [https://nationaltoday.com/national-pet-day/#history], an animal welfare advocate, who was lo
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5 Worthy Organizations Making a Difference on Earth Day & Beyond
This year's Earth Day theme is “Invest In Our Planet,” [https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2022/] an apt call to action at a time when addressing the climate crisis is more important than ever. Increasing natural disasters, extreme weather events, and rising temperatures across the globe are just a few of the problems leading to insecurity for the world’s population and the planet itself. Luckily, it’s possible to make a major difference in the environment using your financial resources, especi
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3 Ways to Vet a Charity Before Making A Donation
When a crisis takes place or a community is in need, we all want to do something to help, and donating (even a small amount) can go a long way. Maybe you want to provide assistance after a natural disaster or humanitarian effort. You might also have an interest in a specific social cause you want to support on a regular basis. Giving is an emotional experience, but you’ll make the most impact by using your head as well as your heart. Before you start randomly googling organizations to support,
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Four Reasons We Give to Charity
The average donor was more generous in 2021 than ever, according to a new report [https://institute.blackbaud.com/charitable-giving-report/overall-giving-trends/] from Blackbaud. Not only is overall giving and online giving growing, but employees are paying more attention to how they, and their workplace, can make the world a better place [https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/hr-news/pages/employee-activism-on-the-rise.aspx] . All over the world, it seems there is a collective movement that is e
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Let’s Close the Trillion-Dollar Generosity Gap
When it comes to charitable giving, Americans have a reason to be proud. In 2020, we gave over $471 billion dollars to charity, with over $334 billion coming from individuals. [https://philanthropy.iupui.edu/news-events/news-item/giving-usa-2021:-in-a-year-of-unprecedented-events-and-challenges,-charitable-giving-reached-a-record-$471.44-billion-in-2020.html?id=361] It’s a breathtaking level of generosity by any measure. But it’s not enough, and more importantly, we know it’s not enough. The
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2022 is the Year to Make Giving a Habit
2022 is finally here, and with the new year comes a new chance to make a change. Whatever you may call them, our resolutions often symbolize the things we care about most and reflect the areas of our lives that we want to improve. Whether it be spending more time with family, rediscovering an old hobby, or simply trying something new, resolutions often mark what matters most to us. While many resolutions focus on self-improvement, this year more and more people are looking for ways to give bac