I skipped vlogging last week and kind of missed it. So I’m back talking about one of my favorite subjects, charity.
Though I will say that I’m not a big fan of the word charity. It seems to have a negative connotation. I think “needy” and “helpless” when I hear the word charity. I prefer to use the terms donating to a nonprofit or a cause. (Am I alone in this thinking?)
This week, I’m responding to the Mama Kat’s prompt: 2.) Tell us about one of your favorite charities.
If you know me, you know that coming up with one favorite charity is difficult. Since starting my Giving Pledge over a year ago, I’ve given to many nonprofits for many different reasons. It’s been an interesting experience.
But if I had to choose one charity nonprofit to talk about, I can pick one. Watch and see who I chose.
Watch the video on YouTube
Do you have a favorite charity?
A giving pledge is a great idea. Whether it is time or money it is always a good idea. Not familiar with Crossroads. Have to look into it.
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Agreed, Miriam. The pledge helps me keep giving top of mind.
You are definitely getting awesome at this vlogging thing! I can say I knew you when! CrossRoads sounds like a great organization to give to. You inspired me to do a vlog today, by the way, in which I talk about my own favorite charity, but some of my other faves are local here – Sister Care – provides shelter and food for battered women and children, Molly Bears which you have featured, St. Jude’s, Special Olympics, Harvest Hope Food Bank, and our local children’s homes. I need to make more money so I can give more away!!!
Love that your focus is philanthropy and to find someone else who really enjoys giving back!
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Thanks, Alexa! Those are some great charities to support. I don’t give a ton of money, but I do what I can. We’ve realized that we can give more than we thought, which is great.
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Oh, and your first vlog was great!
Great Advice! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching, Sandee.
Crossroads sounds like a great charity! I do like to do a little research before I give money to a charity to make sure the money is going to the right places.
I have too many charities that I support, and I wish I could give tons of money to them, but unfortunately am only in the position to give a little each year. One of my friend’s daughters had diabetes, and so I support JRDF.
I’m also a supporting blogger for Army of Woman, which is not exactly a charity but a research organization. They are trying to find the cause of breast cancer, rather than a cure, which is a personal cause of mine.
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Thanks for sharing your causes, Ginny. I always want to give more, but sometimes just talking / raising awareness about causes is just as helpful.
I have had many charities over the years that I have given to.
I like your focus and will consider that in the near future when I am in a better position to do so.
I support Amer. Diabetes Association-I have type 2 and my d-i-l has type1
Relay For Life-they support all people with all sorts of cancers (there are several family who have fought cancer)
Although, I have not given $ to them, I support the Cochlear Foundation and Working Dogs Foundations-I am 95% deaf and received a cochlear several years ago. I am currently looking to get a hearing dog.
I am going to look up your organization.
Great vlog this week.
Come by.
~Naila Moon
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That’s great, Naila. There are so many ways to support your charities, through donating money, volunteering, advocating, etc. My amounts aren’t huge, but I figure I’ll increase amounts as I’m able.
Love your Vlogging as usual! I love the animal rescue I work with and they are one of my favorite non profits. I also love a local charity called RAINE that does a lot of good locally – and there is total transparency where the money goes to – so important like you said!
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It really is important. I’ve worked alongside some nonprofits that have had questionable accounting practices. You really want to know you’re putting your money in a good place.
One of my other favorite nonprofits is the shelter where we got our oldest dog, Kona. Since he’s a Siberian husky and “talks” I tried to get him to talk to the camera and tell people to support the Coastal Humane Society. Alas, he’s 12 and was not in the mood!
I love all that you do for charity…er…nonprofit work! My internet is running on the slow side today so I couldn’t watch the video, but I find the “giving pledge” a cool and interesting concept. Will look into that more. 😀
Awesome, Cyndi. The pledge has been a fun experience.
Crossroads sounds like a wonderful cause to contribute to Jennifer! Since I took your pledge, our women’s group has been doing dinners that focus on one organization or person in need. We did a Sandy relief effort and raised 700 bucks! We also hosted an amazing woman ( Name of her Organization: Eyes Wide Open) who created an orphanage and runs it in Haiti. Powerful story with her- she and her husband saw the devastation after the hurricane and decided to change the course of their entire life and go. A year ago, her husband was shot dead in Haiti. She continues to push forward saving the lives of children with strength she can only get from God. I thought of sharing her story with you and having you maybe post about her on your blog. If you are interested- I will get you more info!!
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Great job with your pledge, Chris. That’s awesome! I would love to hear more of your friend’s story. Email me!