According to Charity Navigator, $390.05 billion was donated to charities in 2016. Charitable organizations seem to see an increase in donations during the holiday season. If you are considering making a charitable donation this holiday season, here are some reputable charities to consider.
Direct Relief– Direct Relief is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, whose mission statement is to “improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty and emergencies. Founded in 1948, Direct Relief works in all 50 states, as well as in over 80 countries.
Homes for Our Troops- Homes for Our Troops is a privately funded, nonprofit organization that builds and donates homes to post-9/11 veterans who are severely injured. Founded in 2004, Homes for Our Troops has built and donated more than 240 homes.
National Alliance to End Homelessness– The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to prevent and end homelessness in the United States. According to the organization’s State of Homelessness in America Report, there were 564,708 people who were homeless, in the United States, on any given night in 2015.
Partners in Health– Partners in Health is a nonprofit health care organization, based in Boston, Massachusetts and founded in 1987. Their mission statement states that their goals are “to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need of them and to serve as an antidote to despair.” They provide healthcare services in the poorest areas of 10 developing countries.
PetSmart Charities– PetSmart Charities is a nonprofit organization that works with local PetSmart stores to find homes for homeless pets. Founded in 1994, PetSmart Charities has found homes for over 6 million pets.
The Nature Conservancy– The Nature Conservancy is an environmental organization that was founded in 1951. Their mission statement is to “conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.” The organization focuses on global priorities of cities, climates, lands, oceans and water, in all 50 states and 69 countries.
Spread the love! The holidays are about giving back to those in need.
Those are all wonderful charities, but we prefer to give local. We donate to the food bank in our town 🙂
These are all great charities. We donate to our local food bank, youth shelter, and stuff the cruiser. We also donate to our local children’s hospital and whatever Charity our son’s school has picked.
This is a great list of charities to consider donating to this time of year, well, actually anytime of year. As a daughter of a veteran and a wife to a veteran I have to say Homes for Our Troops has a special place in my heart.
There are so many important charitties and causes but I am partial to the animals. I would love to contribute with PetSmart and the Nature Conservancy
I haven’t heard of too many of these charities. I tend to give to planned parenthood and that’s about it. But I would like to one day do more.
I feel we all should do more for our veterans, as they have volunteered to do something for people they don’t know. These are all great charities.
This is such a great idea, thank you so much for posting this! We definitely need to think of those in need on this Christmas.
I work for a non-profit. I think it is best to find a charity or organization that makes an impact on something that you feel passionate about or called to care about.
So many great charities out there. I usually seek out the ones that I am passionate about.
I donate to Petsmart every time I buy dog food for my pup. I love knowing that I’m helping other animals get to enjoy some tasty food just like my fur ball.
It would be so nice to give back this season as a way to show appreciation for all the blessings we received for the year! It’s so nice of you to share a list of charities that we can donate to!
It’s great with your charity list. Every year, we also donate and give presents to orphaned children and it warms our hearts.
Those are worthy charities. I would add No Kid Hungry, too, as there is no good reason why any child in the USA or the world should go to bed hungry. None.
Donating is such a good thing to do for the New Year. The holidays can become so materialistic. It’s great to remember to give back and help those who need it.
I love that you just posted this. It’s so important to give back during the holidays!
These are some great charity choices. I think it’s so important to give to good causes when you are able to.
This is such a great list! I love PetSmart’s determination to find homes for as many pets as possible.
I’ve really been trying to talk to my kids about this during the holidays. It’s so important and I want them to learn it now.
Those are such an awesome list of charities to donate during at Christmas time. It’s so nice to give back this season.
Excellent post! I try to give back every year and there are so many places to give I get overwhelmed. Thanks for doing the research on these and sharing!
I do try to go the extra mile with charitable giving during the holidays. Thank you for bringing so many awesome organizations to my attention.