Charity is something that is far too uncommon in the world today; with more and more people struggling to get by. As the financial sector of world markets has consistently fallen over the past decade, more and more people find themselves needing assistance.
There are many different causes and many important things for people to invest their money in, so choosing one can be difficult. This reality can draw some people to shying away from service to their community while driving others closer toward it. In truth, the act of helping others is more of a compulsion than a choice for some people. As more high-profile people begin to put their money toward good use in the public arena, the act of being charitable has become even more popular than ever.
The first thing that any potential philanthropist needs to consider is the type of charity they want to work with. Many options are available for people who want to invest in a worthwhile cause. The trick is finding one that will be worth the investment and provide actual benefit to the community. This is not always such an easy thing to predict and it can be difficult to find the right charity for investment. While it is “good” to invest with many different types of charities, there are some types of charity that are far more likely to be legitimate than others. This may not always be the case, but it is often found to be so.
For example, disaster relief charities should be closely scrutinized before any money is sent to support the cause. While disaster relief is an important thing to support when possible, the sad truth of the matter is that many fake “scam” charities pop up after major disasters to steal money. When individuals invest in a disaster relief charity, it would make sense that they would want to be sure that their money is going to actually help someone. Thankfully, it is not difficult to vet the legitimacy of a given charity with a little research.
Investing in medical research or facilities as a way of spreading charity is a great way to instigate real-world change for a community. Charities like the Lois Pope Charity often give away lots of money to hospitals and research centers to provide necessary equipment and supplies. This practice is common for many reasons, but a big part of this is because local research centers are accessible to the benefactor. Since the benefactor can visit and see what his or her money is being put toward, it is easier to find a legitimate way to spend the money.
In the end, there are many different ways for people to invest in their community by way of philanthropic endeavors. Helping the community through charity is not just something that makes sense for a person’s image. It is also something that can have a legitimate and permanent impact on the community in a positive way. This is something that should not be ignored by anyone with the means to give money to important causes. When the proper precautions are taken to find legitimate charities, the amount of good that can be done through these donations can be staggering.
Sometimes, it is hard to choose an organization to where you can donate some money. A lot of well-known organizations are being plagued by issues of corruption and malversation.
You raised a valid point, Jen. It’s important to check the organization where we plan to donate money.
I am not rich so I just join outreach programs. It’s not about the money, right?
right, Alice! thanks for dropping by my site. happy valentine’s day, sis!
there are ways to help, small amount whether in kind, time and other forms of charity. everybody can share and help. hope that spirit of camaraderie always live in our hearts not only in time of calamity.
that’s right Yay. No act of sharing is considered “small” when we give our hearts to it.
You are right. Charity should never be about one’s image. It should be for helping the community. I know a lot of politicians who think otherwise.
Nice post!
thanks Mommy C. you have a good point as well re: some politicians. it’s sad when people do “charity projects” for media mileage and photo opportunities.
This is a very inspiring article. May it inspire all of us, especially those who have more to give, to share our blessings with the rest of the world.
thanks Danes.