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Post by hugs on Aug 18, 2014 1:28:45 GMT
I was thinking that there are so many worthwhile charities but then there are scams and sometimes its tough to know which is which, especially the new ones. For instance, a lot of folks think the United Way is a good deal, but since they insist on paying their chairperson a huge salary, I don't give any more, but other folks might not mind that sort of thing.
So I thought I'd list the charities, most of which I give monthly using my bank's billpay (I love that feature!) and a few I give once in a while. All but one is an organized charity, the one is simply a woman who took it upon herself to rescue horses, primarily drafties, and got in way over her head. Ziggy's rescue was advertised through her organization's website. Today I started giving monthly to a new organization. It was started last year and it gives 84% of its funds, no government donations or big donors, for the $300 surgeries which cure blindness in little kids.
Anyway, here's my list, do you have others?
Lazy Horse Ranch, where I found Ziggidydo
20/20/20 - the surgery for blindness I mentioned above
Kiwanis of Thief River Falls, they raise funds to give tetanus immunizations to expectant mothers
Temple Israel, the synagogue where I grew up, they do community outreach to connect the poor neighborhood folks with medical care by (1) providing transportation and (2) founding a clinic and (3) educating doctors and staff on the special needs of the poor and they help rescue Jewish families from countries whose governments still are intent on eradicating them
Minnesota Hooved Animals Rescue Foundation, they rescue all hooved animals and every year they sponsor a special show where trainers showcase rescue they've trained and then auction them off. It amazing what those folks and horses can do!
This goofy Rainbow Horse Retirement something or other LOL
St. Jude's Medical Center
Top Dog Foundation, focus on rescuing and rehabilitating older dogs
Tracy Animal Rescue
Minnesota Public Radio
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Post by mistersmom on Aug 18, 2014 12:17:27 GMT
Good for you for giving to so many charities. It really is important to look into how a charity uses its money before deciding to donate. I don't give to so many (  ) but I do give to The Audubon Society and the Cornell Bird Lab. I have given to St. Jude's in the past and that will probably be the next charity on my list. |
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Post by hugs on Aug 19, 2014 0:37:28 GMT
I used to give money to the Animal Humane Society but then there's the Humane Society of the US or some such, one of 'em is set against horse slaughter. Yeah, much better to be inhumane to them off US soil  |
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Post by mingiz on Aug 19, 2014 4:16:09 GMT
I give to the local charities. A lot of them use the money to pay big bucks for CEOs etc. Which takes away from the actual use of the monies. I use to ride every year for St Jude. I would usually raise about 500 or so $ for them. I give to the VFW, American Legions. I donate towels, dog/cat food to the local no kill shelter. The one I got Squeak from. |
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Post by horselover4life on Aug 19, 2014 9:48:57 GMT
I give to my local "legitimate" shelters and causes...not the national ones with the CEO who earns a whopping salary. I give where my money is used in my town and area. My local shelter is a all volunteer board...they have 2 paid employees that is it and they don't earn enormous salaries. When you contribute to them you feed the animals, pay for the vet care, pay the electric bill so the animals have a cool place to sleep, etc...
I also do St. Judes and I use to be required at my old job to contribute $1.00 a week to the United Way. Doesn't sound like much but when a few thousand employees do it every week, then company matched dollar for dollar...we were one of the largest if not the largest contributor to their projects on LI. The United Way Local Chapters did a lot of good for the community....somehow that money didn't get past to the national level and the CEO pocketbook salary & raises.
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Post by horselady on Aug 19, 2014 11:29:09 GMT
the veterans. united way local chapter that my son is co chairman on the board. dog and cat shelter that is local. and just wanted to say is there another Rainbow Horse Retirement center near you  ? common name i suppose.lol than i take clothes to the police and they give to battered womens shelter. and to the dare program. |
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Post by hugs on Aug 19, 2014 11:55:09 GMT
Oh Horselady, I didn't mention the Salvation Army and Goodwill and a church group that collects only clothes; we give our stuff to them too and of course the Salvation Bell Ringers in winter. And the food shelf back home. Gerald is kind of sour on them, several years ago he offered several hundred pounds of food and they were going to make him take time off from work to bring it over!!! Totally unreasonable, but I give anyway because we can't let people be hungry.
I used to give to the Bemidji Animal Shelter but after our experience adopting Coda, they don't deserve the money. They say that the animals are vaccinated and checked by a vet but it wasn't true. Then they double talked it as if more talking would change the facts. Got news for them, it didn't. And they lost our money. Would I adopt from them again? Of course, just like the food shelf, its not the animals fault that they're jerkweeds.
Since you guys give mostly local then the point of my thread is kinda lost... oh well :=)
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Post by horselady on Aug 19, 2014 20:36:24 GMT
i applaud you all for your generosity and helping others. whether it be for animals or humans, near or far. it comes from the heart and that is what counts.
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Post by hugs on Aug 20, 2014 0:30:26 GMT
Well thanks, but as you probably know, it wasn't my intent to get acknowledged. I was really thinking that since due diligence is such a pain in the patootie, we could feel more comfortable giving to a "new" charity. For myself its so easy to give to animal rights/rescue kind of charities when I need to be more available. Oh I just remembered another one. The Malala Fund. Maybe you've heard of her. She is a young girl who lives in Pakistan and she wanted to go to school. Not a good idea if you want to stay in one piece. Well guess what? She was attacked and badly injured, required several surgeries. Here's her story: www.malala.org/#malalas-storyA young girl wants to make sure other little girls can go to school in safety. How could I not help her?! |
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Post by shadowlark on Aug 20, 2014 7:47:05 GMT
I give to the local rescue we got our 3 youngest cats from. I like that you can either donate online or go directly to the vet to donate so it just goes on their account - that's how we do it, just have our vet put the money on the rescue's account so it's there if they need it and no worrying about whether the money is being spent on the animals (not that I don't trust them, but it's comforting knowing the money WILL go to vet treatment).
I also like to donate when I can to the organization I used to work for back in Ontario. It's called Kinark Child & Family Services and it is the largest provider of children's mental health services in Ontario. They run programs for children with autism, school support for autistic kids, residences for kids and teens with issues like depression, child & youth workers to work with kids with a variety of issues, and a secure treatment facility for young offenders or teens who are a danger to themself or others. It is a great organization that does great work.
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Post by hugs on Aug 22, 2014 1:07:15 GMT
That vet payment is a really cool idea.
Kinda sorta related, I know our vet doesn't always get paid, it would be nice to have those of us who do pay our bills to add, say $5 every month to a fund to pay the vet for his "pro bono" work... just thinking out loud
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) but I do give to The Audubon Society and the Cornell Bird Lab. I have given to St. Jude's in the past and that will probably be the next charity on my list.
? common name i suppose.lol