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What charities do you support?

The A.L.F., E.L.F., Red Cross, Bhopal, R.A.A. I contribute financially to them all now and again.

Aly, 17
Cardiff UK

I have a tendancy to support local charities such as the volunteer rescue squad and fire department. I volunteer with Red Cross and the American Cancer Society. I give money to my church. I buy Girl Scout cookies.

Cindy, 41
VA USA

Most of my charitable donations are to local organizations: The fire company, the ambulance corps, the local historical society, a "living" 19th century farm, a megalith park, the Vo-tech competition team, the restoration of a station on the underground railway and both local libraries.
Nationally, I support the ACLU, the The Hemlock Society, the National Conservancy, The Wildlife Fund, and recently the Hopi Indian Scholarship fund and the Hopi Indian Legal Fund.

Jill, 61
Saylorsburg, PA USA

I contribute to or volunteer for the National Wildlife Federation, the ASPCA, the National Parks and Conservation Association, Greenpeace and the Cancer Society.

Tam

Personally I support all of them. Financially I support World Vision and the Canadaian Cancer Society.

Keri-Jade, 23
Brampton, Ontario CANADA

Last year I gave money to Heifer International, CTCNet (national org working to bridge digital divide), UTEC (a local youth org), New Beginnings (a local empowerment org), Organizer's Collaborative (working to support NPO use of technology), and a few others.

Felicia, 37
Lowell, MA USA

My charitable donations include St. James Parish, Mercy High School, The Ohio State University, Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, and Christian Foundation for Children and Aging.

Cathie, 53
Novi, MI USA

When I have the money, I send it to MS and Autism. I also buy the breast cancer stamps and money from that purchase goes toward their cause.

Tracy, 24
Ocean City, NJ USA

I give to my college alumnae fund, the AAUW Educational Foundation and Legal Advocacy Fund, and some local charities. Last year, I gave my old car to Habitat for Humanity.

Jane, 63
West Linn, OR USA

financially, i dont have too much for supporting charities. i am pretty involved with habitat for humanity and support and help with whatever of their activities i can

Cara, 19
Valparasio, IN USA

I used to give to World Wildlife Fund, but I felt they were spending all my money on sending junk mail to people. I've given to National Wildlife Federation; I buy checks that are on recycled paper and give money to the Arbor Day Foundation or something. I gave a buck to March for Dimes or something at the store a while back. I don't know. I don't have a lot of extra money at this point in my life; it was easier to give money when we didn't have to pay for food, shelter, clothing, health care, transportation, etc. Plus I went for a while with no steady job--even now, I just have a temp job. I am fond of the Make-a-Wish Foundation, also. But I'm not sure if I've actually given them money or not.

Karen, 23
Ames, IA USA

If I had a dime to spare, I would support the Hole in The Wall Camp in Connecticut. That's the place Paul Newman started... it's a getaway camp for kids with cancer. Great cause.

Fisch, 47
Preston, CT USA

I donate regularly to Operation WildLife, less often to the Cancer Society and Loving Paws, a service dog organization.

Judy, 62
Easton, KS USA

I pay tithing to our Church, which is our #1 "charity". Also at the moment I support a wildlife
rehabilitation center called "Second Chance" and I give to "Dogs for the Deaf".

Reba, 57
Gaithersburg, MD USA

St. Joseph the Worker Shrine
Habitat for Humanity International
Maryknoll Sisters
Lowell Technology Corporation
Boston's Museum of Fine Arts
New England Quilt Museum
American Textile Museum

Laura, 38
Lowell, MA USA

I am 100% behind the "PFYF" (Provide For Your Family) charity. Most of my money goes to bills, food and clothing to make sure my family is ok. If I had more money, money that wasn't already
accounted for in providing for my own family, I would certainly donate to charity.

Doug2, 30
Kansas City, KS USA

The Make-A-Wish Foundation for dying children

Melodi, 19
Gahanna, OH USA

Yesterday / Tomorrow