Donating to Charity

In these challenging economic times, most people are scraping along, making ends meet. There are still some who seem to have plenty, and those of us who are just getting by may think it is up to the rich few to donate to charity. However, have you ever thought about what it would be like not to have enough? If everybody donated something small to charity, that would amount to some very large assistance. You may not realize that you can donate to charity and save lives.

Perhaps you are not sure where your donation goes or how much it really helps. You may be afraid of all the scams that you hear about and worry about donating just to find out you have been taken advantage of. Don't be afraid. There are hundreds of legitimate, reputable charitable organizations that do much good. A small amount of research - simply asking around - can help you determine whether the organization you are considering is actually helping people.

What kind of help do people in America actually need? Isn't this the land of opportunity? The answer to that question is that yes, it is the land of opportunity; however, there are still hundreds of thousands of people across the country who do not have enough to get by. With the tanking of the housing industry and bank loans, many people have lost their homes. The tightening of corporate belts has led to massive unemployment. Many people who lost their homes have also lost their employment. What do they do to put food on the table when their savings have been depleted? Where do they even get a table to put the food on? As you can see, you don't need to look very far to find out that there are many families in need.

Children are the innocent victims of the economic times as well. Many go hungry daily and do not have adequate clothing or educational opportunities. The lack of medical care is especially hard on children. When their parents can't afford insurance, they don't take their children for regular medical checkups and this can lead to serious illness or medical complications. Parents may despair and abandon children or even commit suicide, leaving the children to fend for themselves. Often, people turn to drugs or other addictive substances to drown their sorrows, destroying their lives in the process.

As you can see, donating to charitable organizations that help children and families can save lives, whether literally or figuratively. Every donation makes a difference, no matter how small or how large. Another benefit of donating is the great feeling one gets when he knows he has helped another person. Start a habit of donating and help families and children better their lives.