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The American Institute of Philanthropy is a nonprofit charity information service providing donors with the information they need to make informed giving decisions.
Charity Navigator helps donors make intelligent giving decisions by providing information on over five thousand charities.
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The I Give Where I Live collaboration focuses on improving the quality of life for residents of Washington County.
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*When donating money always use these tips:
Resist the urge to donate impulsively to callers identifying
themselves as local police or firefighters. Call the local organization mentioned by the telemarketer and verify the claims.
Be careful about pledges a caller claims you made but you don't remember. If you have doubts, check your records.
Do not succumb to pressure. No legitimate organization will insist
that you contribute immediately.
Be careful not to give personal information such as your
social security number or mother's maiden name to anyone soliciting over the telephone.
Environmental Gifts
Here are some suggested gifts with environmental awareness in mind: Cloth dish towels
Cloth napkins
Cloth shopping bags
Durable hand tools
Energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs
Hand-held can opener
Houseplants
Non-toxic household cleaners
Programmable thermostat control
Recycling bins
Refillable pen
Reusable coffee cup
Reusable food storage containers
Reusable lunch bag
Reusable razor
Solar calculator
Solar watch
Subscription to a favorite environmental magazine
Water-saving showerhead
Garden Gifts
There is no better place to get in touch with nature than in our own backyards. Help someone reconnect with the wonders:
Basket filed with seeds, gloves, tools, etc.
Bat roosting box
Birdbath
Bird feeder and seed
Compost bin
Drip irrigation supplies
Natural gardening book
Plants that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Push Mower
Shutoff hose nozzle
Shutoff-timer for watering the lawn
Weeding tool
Worm box
Handmade Gifts
The most favored gifts are those that are personally handmade with love. If you give from the heart, your gift is sure to be well received. Here are a few suggestions:
Create a family recipe book
Personalize a book of coupons such as a night off from dish duty,
a foot massage, etc.
Outings
Give an experience like tickets to a sporting event, theater tickets,
or membership to a museum. These types of gifts make lasting impressions long after they are received.
Re-gifting
Share one of your personal items that is meaningful to someone else, or pass along a family heirloom for another family member to enjoy.
To Consider When Buying Gifts:
Durability
Avoid disposable gifts and focus on gifts that are reusable and made
to last.
Environment
Look for gifts that are environmentally friendly or made from recycled materials.
Packaging
Stay away from purchasing items that have excess packaging.
Shopping
Shop on-line and save time, energy, and emissions and “let your fingers do the walking.” Try to choose items that won’t be excessively packed for shipping.
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