Archive for February, 2009

Is Oxfam America Unwrapped a safe organization to donate to?

Thursday, February 19th, 2009
Bella Cullen asked:


In a club called Builder’s Club at my school, we do things like donations and community and world service. I was looking for things to do and found Oxfam American Unwrapped. Has anyone ever donated to them or heard good/bad comments about the organization? Please tell me everything you know. Thank you! By helping me out, you could also help others if it is a safe thing to do, because we will then donate money and people will be helped.

What charity can I donate my stuffed animals to?

Thursday, February 19th, 2009
peppamintgrl asked:


I have a whole bunch of almost new, GREAT condition stuffed animals. I want to give them to a charity that gives them to other needy children, not sells them (like Goodwill or Salvation Army). Is there a charity that passes out used stuffed animals to needy children? A tax-deductible charity would be nice, but any charity will do. I’m spring cleaning and I want to find a good use for my MANY toys. Thanks!

Can you recommend any charities for prevention of or treatment for sexual abuse against women and children?

Monday, February 16th, 2009
Elisabeth L asked:


I would like to donate to a charity whose goal is to prevent and/or treat the consequences of the **** or other sexual abuse (trafficking, etc.) against women and children. The charity could address the problem either within the U.S. or internationally. It could apply to the prostitution of children or the rampant problem of **** as a weapon of war. I would really appreciate your suggestions. Thank you.

What charity give the highest percentage of their proceeds to their cause?

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
ol’ hippy girl asked:


We are constantly beseiged with phone calls from charities, and would like to know the best and the worst to give what little $ we have for charity.

Also- which as the richest CEO’s, etc.?

How to get people to donate? – Never done this before?

Saturday, February 7th, 2009
forgotmyscarf asked:


I don’t really know too many people or have much of a close family to ask to donate to my school’s organization where we’re having an event along with other organizations and just groups of people to collect money for American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. I’ve never done anythign like this before, so can someone give me tips of where I can go and what I can do? The event has people in teams of 8-15, with each person having to collect at least $100, and my group are participating. Thanks.