Double charities!

Yikes! I forgot to blog about a charity yesterday so I'll make up for that oversight by writing about two today. First up is Catholic Charities LA, which helps those in need through a variety of services like job training, crisis counseling, immigration services, a homeless shelter for youth, childcare, community thrift stores and case management for the elderly. Give to this charity and you know you are helping your neighbor. Read about how you can help, including how to earmark your donataion for local fire victims. According to the site, 90 cents of every dollar you donate goes to services, with 10 cents going to administration and fundraising. Read more about the organization here. Donations are tax deductible.

Second up is Amnesty International, the Nobel Peace Prize winning human rights organization. Their issues include AIDS/HIV, Darfur, children's rights, conflict diamonds, international arms trade, refugees, torture, and others. They have a long list of things you can do in addition to donating. Getting involved makes you realize how cruel and sad the world is, but it can also relieve suffering. Read their mission statement here. Donations are tax deductible.