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[clio]

We support the Girl Scouts and the local food bank.
Liz

[BritDisFan]

We have a few favourite charities we like to support, Cancer Research, both my Nan's died from Breast Cancer and I like to donate money, order Christmas card and gifts etc from them. An orphanage in Kenya, we have bought clothes, toys and food for the children.

DH is currently fundraising at work to build an orphanage in Uganda, his next mission is a doughnut eating contest on Thursday. A few people in his office are going out to help build it in November but unfortunately DH can't go.

[DopeyGirl]

Besides giving a LOT of our time to Girl Scouts (I am a leader for DD's troop and DH is our first aider and does a lot of work with our troop too) . . .

We give money to the USO for troops overseas . . . . we also donate to Navy and Marine Corps Relief. NMCRS give interest-free loans to Sailors and Marines who are having financial difficulties or need funding for emergencies. They also provide baby layettes and things like that to help people get started out in their homes and such. We have used NMCRS's services a couple of times and ever since, we have given back. I think it is only right . . . we used their services when we had to, now that we can afford to pay that help back, we do.

We also give to the American Cancer Society once a year and support my parents' local Relay For Life (in my grandmother's name.) We donate to Habitat for Humanity in support of a few friends of mine that donate a ton of their time building. DD does Jump Rope for Heart every year at school, so owe donate to that as well.

This is the first year that we will be ther first we have donated to Race for the Cure . . . my sister, DBIL and sister's friends started a team and are going to run in the race in Portland, OR, so we are supporting them.

[scottjs]

I love the Heffer Project which buys animals for villages around the world. (So people can make some money on their own)

There are a lot of great charities.

[unewillow]

I donate to March of Dimes because as someone who works with and takes care of premature babies I personally see the great things that the organization does for families.

I also donate to the ASPCA and Children's Miracle Network (children's cancer research) regularly.

Oh...and of course I buy LOTS of Girl Scout cookies

[mom23k9s]

We donate primarily to animal rescue groups and shelters, Humane Society of Missouri and Stray Rescue of St Louis. I also volunteer as an assistant dog trainer at the Humane Society in their Shy Dog classes. Since behavioral problems are the #1 reason dogs are turned in to shelters, it's really important to me to help dogs overcome their issues. Plus it feels really great to watch them progress from week to week!

My DH is also a police officer and an ex-firefighter so we donate a lot of money to the Backstoppers organization. They're a local organization that provides financial support to the families of police and firefighters who are killed in the line of duty.

[Christine43]

I have three boys on the Autism Spectrum so Autism (particularly our local chapter of Autism resource help) Speaks etc. is big here. Also ASPCA, WWF, Humane Society and Dana Farber (pedi. cancer ctr)

[Tonichelle]

Compassion International - Christian Ministries - Compassion International
Scott Hamilton C.A.R.E.S. Initiative - Cancer Information, Awareness & Resources – Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative / Chemotherapy Drugs and Side Effects Information - Chemo Care

those are the two big ones

[NanaTink]

I have regular payroll deductions taken out for Fisher House, which provides housing near military hospitals for families of injured service members and for the service members not needing to be hospitalized, but remain close by for therapies. I also have money deducted for the Chief Petty Officers Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships for children of Navy Chief Petty Officers, both active duty and retired; the Military Chaplains Fund and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.
Closer to home, the local women's shelter and the food bank, and the Angel tree at Christmas.

[DopeyGirl]

Originally Posted by NanaTink

I also have money deducted for the Chief Petty Officers Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships for children of Navy Chief Petty Officers, both active duty and retired;

This is our next one (as soon as the next CFC starts again), especially since we have kids who can (and hopefully WILL) eventually benefit from it!

[karadisney]

The Girl Scouts, Hear Indiana--> children who are hearing impaired or have hearing loss, Cellphones for Soldiers is a new one I came across Welcome to Cell Phones for Soldiers!

[magic mickey]

We generally support local charities. I also really like the Heifer Project and have supported them a lot.

[POOH]

I've been doing a Puppy Walk for the last 7 years to help raise money for the Guide Dog Foundation. Ironically they train the dogs around where I work. So whenever I see them around it makes me feel good and think I helped them buy and train that dog.
I've also been a part of the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life for the last 3 years. First as a particiapant, then the 2nd year as a team captain, and this past year I was also on the event committee. I am already looking forward to next year's event. Ironically, as much as I enjoy the event the eventual goal is to not have to do it anymore.
I also give to St. Jude's and a few local organizations.

[mcc0313]

We donate time and money to the local food pantry in our neighborhood as well as donate and collect coats and school supplies as well. I also make a contribution each year the pediatrics AIDS foundation. Years ago I watched a young girl battle and finally lose to a disease that she was given at birth - and fight with such strength and dignity that she amazed me....

We also do the walks as well as contibute to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. My nephew just turned four and he is always so proud to lead the way with his "Team".