Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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As you want a serious answer I will give you one I would like to start a local charity that helps out those in the Tri-County area that we live in that delivers more amounts of money for things that matter to people that have very little. Just last week I donated a baby stroller to her grandmother living by herself on social security you had no extra money. This week I am seeking donations for a special needs child for a large three-wheel bicycle. The problem with most charities here. Is there a concerned with the very big problems like hunger and living conditions which is all fine and good but there are a lot of people living day by day that just would like to be able to buy a Christmas gift at the end of the year for their kids or some new toothbrushes or a new shirt or sneakers for the kids to go to school
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Not charities, but research, right now spending time with organization for men’s breast cancer. Drugs used today are the same as for females, which is hormone based. Research to find treatment that works mainly for male breast cancer, awareness, mammograms, post care, and rehab. 90% dollars is patient based.
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I use my time, talent and treasure to assist "Forward Paths Foundation" in Leesburg. It is an organization that helps foster children who have turned 18 and aged out of Foster Care. Often they are just put on the streets. We assist with shelter and food, but more importantly teach them real world skills such as: how to fill out an application, how to open and balance a checkbook, etc. IF you would like to donate or volunteer, check their webpage: forwardpaths.org
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St Jude
Salvation Army Disabled American Vets NYC Rescue Mission Some animal shelters |
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Doctors Without Borders
Mennonite Central Committee |
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100 percent goes to helping others is Samaritan's Purse and Billy Graham Rapid Response Chaplains
Salvation Army |
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Donation
I would donate to Best Friends Animal Society, the worlds largest. They took in Michael Vic’s pit bulls and rehabilitated them and placed them in homes. They are going to make the United States totally no -kill by 2025.
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Local food pantries.
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I have always heard good things about the Salvation Army and St. Judes.
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#25
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Salvation Army -- Only
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I donate to Street Grace in Atlanta. They do a lot of work to stop human trafficking, help those caught up in it and much more.
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I agree. I would add in such non profits as Community Helping Animals in Need. They help people in our local area who may need surgery, food, medicine, etc. for those who have pets, but have been put under some financial strain. They also help with emergency surgeries for animals hit by cars. Helping many of these people help them keep their pet at home versus putting them out in the street as strays. Our animal shelters are overwhelmed. I like to keep my money local and know that the officers (all volunteers), do not take any pay. All money goes to treatment and an occasional small amount for office expenses.
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Salvation Army is my choice
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St Jude is a good one although I have no idea how much goes to help those in need, but is a great charity |
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Favorite None Profit
The Haven, a shelter for victims of Domestic Violence, in Leesburg
Cure- In Atlanta, provides research for Childhood Cancer and support for families with children dealing with a child diagnosed with cancer. |
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Charity Nagigator
Charity Navigator is a great resource to learn about any not-for-profit charity and how their money is spent.
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