Looking to make a charitable donation in a friend's name as gift. anyone know of of child oriented charity ...

Question

that will provide some kind of certificate for such a reason? this individual has a soft spot for children as do I. Hence it would be great if one could recommend a charity founded to help children.

Answer 1

shriner's hospitals

Answer 2

St. Jude's Children's Hospital

Answer 3

Most of the groups I've donated to are happy to prepare a certificate or card acknowledging a donation on behalf of an individual. Your best bet is to simply call and make the arrangement directly.

The Children's and specialty hospitals already suggested are terrific ideas, but there are many choices.

What else interests your friend? It would be very nice to find a program that servces children and also reflects other interests. Here are a few other ideas for you to consider:

The Children and Teen sections of your local Library-many local libraries offer programs for kids.

Your local "Boys and Girls Club" or local YMCA, the "Y" in my area offers scholarships for some of their children's programs.

Local Foster Care and Group home groups: I donate to the 'back to school' drive (backpacks and school supplies), Christmas gift, and summer programs at the Group Home not far from my house. Another idea would be donate to programs for young people who have 'aged out' of the foster system and who are trying to go to commuity college or university. We also have a crisis nursery for very young children whose mothers can't care for them.

Donate to your local Science Center, performing arts programs, museum or art programs, child safety/swimming programs, the youth programs at your local Red Cross, or any of the child health associations like the Juvenile Diabetes Association.

You are a very kind friend.

Answer 4

any children's hospital in your area will readily accept donations. just ask for a receipt.