There are many reasons to make donations. People all over the country need many things that they cannot pay for. With the current economic conditions, many people are out of work. Homes have been foreclosed on and families evicted.

Children and families in many cities may be going hungry tonight. People with terrible illnesses may need expensive medical attention. Donations to the needy is great to work, you should help needy people.

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Anywhere you look, you can probably find someone in need. As you donate, the recipient feels good, because they have received much-needed aid, and you feel the good vibrations that come from knowing you have helped

Many charitable organizations help needy people. This is especially good if one finds it hard to figure out how to help people individually. Donating to an organization is an excellent way to allow your donations to go further as they combine with others' donations.

People often worry about being taken advantage of, but if you do a little research, you can be assured that the charitable organization you are working with is legitimate. Sometimes the organization you work with depends on the type of donations you wish to make.

For instance, if you want to donate food, you will probably work with the local food bank, soup kitchen, or rescue mission. If you have clothing to donate, you may work with organizations such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters who take gently used articles of clothing and resell them at thrift stores.