Most of us prefer giving to charity during the holidays or at specific times of the year. While the gesture is definitely appreciated – regardless of the time of giving – some nationwide charities need support all year round due to their wider reach. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the global economic state has suffered a blow and in turn, so have many of these charities.
Because of this, these organizations have found themselves in desperate need of financial help to sustain their important operations across the United States and will be in such a state of need for a long time to come. If you are in a position to give, please don’t hesitate to donate to these charitable organizations.
Whether you can spare food, clothes, or money, every resource that you offer goes a long way in helping our less fortunate neighbors, as well as strengthening the social security of our American society.
United Way Worldwide
United Way Worldwide advances its charitable actions globally by focusing majorly on health, education, and income to improve quality of life. In the U.S., United Way focuses mostly on health and income, among other needs of different people in various locations countrywide.
In addition to the financial education designed to improve the financial situation for needy families, United Way also combats human trafficking across the United States, engages in disaster recovery, and connects with communities to understand their needs. To get involved, you can volunteer, donate, or join the campaign to create awareness about the good work going on at United Way.
Website: www.unitedway.org
Current Needs:
- Financial resources
- Volunteer time
- Food (shelf-stable pantry goods)
- Clothing
- Toiletries and hygiene products
Feeding America
Feeding America is a network that takes on hunger within the country to help ensure that people with nutritional needs can access healthy food, in an effort to end hunger in the United States. The organization works with various stakeholders in society – including volunteers, donors, and staff – to end hunger in the United States.
Acknowledging that food access and hunger are active problems in the country, Feeding America strives to reduce the impact of hunger, which affects 38 million people in America, of which 12 million are children.
If you would like to contribute to the cause there are different options including making financial donations, giving food donations, fundraising for the organizations at the local level, and even becoming a volunteer to help with the hunger relief efforts.
Website: www.feedingamerica.org
Current Needs:
- Financial resources
- Volunteering time
- Food drives
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a Christian, church-based organization that focuses on charity work in over 120 countries globally. In the United States, the Salvation Army is involved in many social support charity campaigns including disaster relief, job training, educational training, spiritual healing, homeless shelters, and relief food services.
During the pandemic, the Salvation Army has been active in helping many overcome hunger-related challenges through their food pantries and mental health issues. Furthermore, the Salvation Army also focuses on the more sensitive topics within society, such as the rights of the LGBTQ community and how to support them to achieve a more fulfilling life. No doubt, these domestic dynamics are vital to the wellbeing of our society in general.
To get involved with the Salvation Army’s humanitarian efforts you can donate money, goods, vehicles, or help with fundraisers.
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Current Needs:
- Financial resources
- Volunteering time
- Food drives
- Goods donations
- Vehicle donations
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a children-oriented institution that focuses on the health and wellbeing of young children, especially those affected by serious diseases. Sadly, terminal diseases like cancer have become a serious threat to our society, especially against children.
Without addressing such critical diseases, society would witness a catastrophic elimination of its young population. Because of this, charitable organizations like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital seek year-round support to continue catering to children with terminal diseases and guarantee their health and wellbeing.
To contribute to this noble cause you can get involved in the various fundraiser programs designed for different cadres of society. If you prefer, there are other ways to get involved as an individual or organization, such as volunteering.
Website: www.stjude.org
Current Needs:
- Financial resources
- Volunteering time
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a charity organization that is keen on the lives of children after school. Essentially, most charities focus on either the school life of the child or their home life dynamics, but never both. Boys & Girls Clubs of America comes in to fill the gap and address the after-school lives of children to ensure that they lead more fulfilling lives.
The charity focuses mostly on educational programs to improve the skill set of most children and youth. A focus on team sports, arts, health, wellness, and workforce readiness are among the prioritized programs for the youth at Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
To support the growth of the young American society, you can volunteer, start a club, or become a partner, among other activities within the organization.
Website: www.bgca.org
Current Needs:
- Financial resources
- Volunteering time
- Goods donations
Catholic Charities USA
Social injustice causes inequality and trauma among most young and older people in society. This is where Catholic Charities USA comes in to bridge the gap. Catholic Charities USA is an all-year-round charity organization that advocates for justice within social structures to guarantee the rights of every member of society.
Catholic Charities USA focuses largely on disaster response and poverty reduction efforts across the United States to ensure equity in society. Due to the wide scope of humanitarian aid that the organization handles, it requires all-year-round funding, especially from donors, to sustain its operations in the United States.
The Catholic Charities USA is also involved in advocacy and social policy activities to cater to the social justice of the oppressed within society. Therefore, the organization is critical not only to the rights of individuals within the community, but also to the larger scope of social justice across society following the Catholic Christian tenets concerning humanity. Anyone interested can get involved.
Website: www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Current Needs:
- Financial resources
- Volunteering time
- Goods donations
- Vehicle donations
These are just but a few of the national charities that seek to improve the domestic situation for lower-income and hunger-stricken Americans on a national level. Many others operate at national and international levels to ensure that people’s quality of life is improved.
When you are in a position to help in any way – either through donations, volunteering, or even raising awareness – just reach out to the charity of your choice and make your contribution towards a better America. Or if you can think of any worthy charities that you’d like to add to this list, why not drop a comment to let us know about it?
Ultimately, the little efforts that we contribute add up a lot to the betterment of our society. Let’s all continue to work together and take care of our neighbors!
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