What are some ways I can help out? (please read)?

Question

I really want to help organizations that help with Child Abuse victims, poverty, and endangered species, but I do not know any that are good and trustworthy. I am not allowed to donate to organizations because my mom thinks most of them don't actually help. The money doesn't really go towards the cause much. What are some good organizations I could donate to that do help?

Answer 1

You could go to kiva.org. Your mother would be reassured because the money isn't given, it's loaned. I started lending over a year ago and all my money has been returned, just as for 99.7% of all lenders.

It helps poor people by giving them the same access to money that wealthier people have. You can loan as little as $25, which is combined with other people's money (people from all over the world) and then lent $75 to $1500 at a time to people who want to start/expand a business so they can send their kids to school or improve their homes or support the orphans they've taken in.

The Salvation Army has a wonderful reputation for spending its money well on poor people.

You can check out charity rating services for other causes to see who spends the most on their cause.

Answer 2

If you are old enough to volunteer, time is often better than money. Check for a boys and girls club in your neighborhood, and you could help children who are from low-income families and/or have suffered from abuse or neglect. You could also volunteer at a soup kitchen for the hungry and homeless populations. You should check out the website of the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA). There are some good organizations out there.