Charitii Makes it Easy and Fun to Give Back [Web Spy]
Well, the holiday season is pretty much over — gift shopping is done, presents have been opened and holiday meals have been eaten. It’s during this time of year that it’s most important to give back to those less fortunate. There are many ways to do this, from donating money or time to a favorite charity, but it can be easier than you think!
6 Charities Worth Your Donations this Holiday Season
So how do you know what charities to support this year? Do your research. While most charities have good intentions, there are some that do a poor job of managing their finances or have high administrative costs. This means that less money is going to support the programs they advertise, and that are likely to draw you in.

Eight-Year-Old Plans to Donate 100 Dolls to Hospital
If you think you are generous, you have got to see this girl. Kailey Ray is an eight-year-old who is committed to charity work. Although she is very young, she is able to understand that there are children who aren’t as fortunate as her. The precocious girl has come up with a plan to donate 100 American Girl dolls to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in order to help lift their spirits.
Just When You Thought J.K. Rowling Couldn’t Get More Awesome
J.K. Rowling is one fierce lady. She’s gorgeous, funny, smart, and is a wicked writer. She graced us with the most magical story ever with the Harry Potter series, which catapulted her to a level of fame that most writers can only dream about.
7 Holiday Gifts That Give Back
We college kids are absolute masters when it comes to stretching the dollar—we share textbooks, swap party outfits, take rolls of toilet paper from public bathrooms and chug as much beer as we can when playing pong at other people’s apartments. So when we give gifts this holiday season, we’re definitely making sure we’re getting as much bang as we can for every single one of our bucks.
Web Spy: Project Repat
As hipsters everywhere already know, thrift stores are great places to score awesome vintage t-shirts — but did you know only about 5% of the t-shirts donated to stores like the Salvation Army and Goodwill actually get sold in the U.S.?
5 Charities That Could Use Your Help this Holiday Season
Most people spend the majority of the holiday season worrying. I worry about what to get my boyfriend, which of my friends I have to splurge on this season, and what to get my little sister who has everything.

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Get Off Facebook and Help the Pakistan Flood Victims
While you’ve been stressing over extra-long sheets and we’ve been hurriedly preparing you for another back-to-school season, the people of Pakistan have had an entirely different set of worries to contend with. 20 million of the country’s citizens have been affected and 1,600 have been killed by the horrific floods that have been destroying homes and displacing families for weeks now.
Giving To Give: The Philanthropist’s Gift Guide
What in the hell do you give someone who constantly loves to..uh..give? Give the gifts that keep on giving! (And, no, I’m not talking about herpes. That is literally the opposite of a “Happy Holiday.”) Here are a few gifts that give:
‘Tis The Season to Help Others: Let’s Make a Difference!
With the holiday season in full force, it’s time to start thinking beyond the presents you want to receive from your family and friends and the parties you will be attending and what you are going to wear. It’s time to think about others.
Go Green, Get Drunk
I like to think that alcohol in and of itself is good for all mankind. It makes people happier, friendlier, and much more likely to dance like a fool if given the opportunity. Unfortunately, your favorite spirits are probably not the most eco-friendly drinks on the block (or bar). Instead of forgoing your Saturday nights, just swap your faves for these green alternatives and feel free to party on!
Cute Goods For a Good Cause
I’ve always been a sucker for charities. I will adopt children world wide for the price of a cup of coffee, I empty my spare change into those little cans that sit on counter tops, and I clean out my closets every spring for goodwill. But sometimes, just sometimes (Yikes, I feel a little guilty even admitting this)