(RED)

You Buy RED > Goes to GLOBAL FUND > Helps finance HIV health and community support programs in Africa.

The Global Fund Mission is to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. It was established in 2002 to increase resources to fight three of the world's most devastating diseases. Since its creation, the Global Fund has become the dominant financer of programs to fight AIDS, TB and malaria, with $10.7 billion for programs in 136 countries.

You can donate directly to the GLOBAL FUND at http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/donate/

Charity : Water

Right now, 1.1 billion people on the planet don't have access to safe, clean drinking water. That's one in six of us.

charity: water is a non profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations.

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL:

Ending Hunger, Caring for the Earth

Keepin' It Local!

There are so many charitable organizations out there in need of money. One option is to give back to your community by donating to local charties. There are many ways you can do this. You don't only have to give money you can give donations or offer your own volunteer services.

National Charities such at the Red Cross, Salvation Army, or Habitat for Humanity usually have local centers in need of your volunteer services. Other local charities and organizations may also need volunteers. Check with your local soup kitchen, food bank, or support centers.

Donate more than money! Many shelters are in need of clothes or canned food. Many animal shelters could always use donated food and other items for the many animals waiting to be adopted.

Check your local magazines and papers. Many have sections listing needs for volunteers or goods/services. Take a look in the Yellow Pages to see if you have any local number you can call to find out more about the local chartiy. Also you can do a search online to see if there are any posts just waiting for you to read.

Just remember that charity can take on many forms. Find what seems right for you and any contribution you make will be appreciated.

Fun With Charity!

Want to have some fun while doing a little good?

Visit: http://freerice.com/

Voted one of Times Magazine - 50 Best Websites of 2008, Free Rice challenges you with quizzes on Vocabulary, Math, Geography, Chemistry, and Art. With every correct answer, the site pledges to donate 20 grains of rice to the U.N. Workd Food Program.

Free Rice provides free education for you and free rice to people in need. The site has generated enough rice to feed more than two million people since it started in 2007.

So, GO AHEAD...Feed your brain and those in need!

What Charities Should I Give To?

Charity Navigator helps by evaluating over 5300 of Americas largest charities.

You can search specific charites or browse by categories to dontate to a cause of your choice. Charity Navigator breaks down the charity's mission and their expenses to help you make an informed decision.

Visit this website to pick your charity or charities for 2009!

http://www.charitynavigator.org/