Explore All the Different Ways to Give

There are over 1.5 million non-profit organizations in the U.S. alone.﻿﻿ CharityWatch.com provides a user-friendly way to sort and browse charities that may interest you.

Some of their top charity categories include:

African American

American Indian

Animal & Animal Protection

Blind & Visually Impaired

Cancer

International Relief & Development

Hunger

Peace & International Relations

Women's Rights

Youth Development

There are many ways a child can learn the value of giving and plenty of volunteer ideas for kids. Setting up a charity box in the home can show how even a little bit of money can make a difference when given with a good heart. Encourage the donation of old toys, school supplies, and clothing to other needy children.

It's also a good idea to teach your little ones that donating time is often just as powerful as donating money and things. Take the whole family for an outing serving dinner at a local soup kitchen or make a habit of keeping a basket of fruit or snacks in the car to give to hungry people in need.