Dear Readers: Last year when I wrote my annual “Charity Roundup” column, we were all hunkered down. It is important to remember that as the pandemic continues to flare other human-born challenges, social ills and natural disasters still happen.
Last year when I wrote my annual “Charity Roundup” column, we were all hunkered down and experiencing a solitary holiday season, as we all coped with the prospect of a long pandemic winter.
We collectively longed for hugs and handshakes, for in-person visits with our elders, and for the creative boost of attending a live concert or theater performance.This year is something of a hybrid. As the global pandemic shape shifts around us, many people are still isolated, alone, fearful, hurting, hungry, heartsick, and needing a hand.
It is also important to remember that, even as the pandemic continues to flare, other human-born challenges, social ills and natural disasters still happen.Your dollars might go farther if you donate to smaller organizations within your own community. Give to your local library, historical society, theater ensemble, and the feeding ministry at a nearby house of worship. Shovel your neighbor’s sidewalk. Send cards and letters to elders. Encourage the children in your life by modeling compassion and kindness. Read to one another!
Below are some recommendations across various categories, to inspire your own giving. All are highly rated by Charity Navigator . Always carefully research any organization receiving your donation.This venerable institution continues to adapt its services to provide quick and competent medical care and specialized equipment for people affected by man-made or natural disasters.
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