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It's also good if you can identify a local need. A local charity that you know pretty well already.
We've got AFAC (a food pantry) and ASPAN (a homeless organization) here, and both are extremely well regarded. Both are supported by the county government with grants, by dozens of churches in the area, and also by groups like the scouts. I recently looked them up and about 88% of cash donations go to helping the needy. When you donate food or clothes, then it's 100%. They help a couple thousand families in my community and are in constant need of donations.
Sure, there may be others with greater need in Bangladesh or something, but I know where my donations are going when I give to AFAC. My kids have helped out at the distribution center. I know one of the few paid employees of one of them, and she's not living the life of luxury.
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