I know what you mean. Of course, any help to anywhere does have some positive effect, even if you can readily see it, so it’s never a waste, but on the other hand there are a lot of smaller, local charities and shelters in your area that might not get the support they need, but still have positive impact in the community. Speaking from experience, you can really see a positive impact.

I grew up on welfare and the food bank at times, so I know that donations help.

I keep telling myself I need to take the time to find some groups to donate money to, like for Haiti, or now the Chili relief aid, but never seem to get around to it. Part of it is the side of me that says, “If you’re going to do something, do it right.” And giving $10 here or there like they have been advertising on TV so much, just seems so little, like it wouldn’t make a difference. I know that’s not correct though. I just get so caught up with my thinking that the action never follows. Domestic violence is a worthy cause to fight against. I’ve never been exposed to it personally or via friends, but I see it on the news so very often.

While domestic abuse mostly affects women and children in the moment, the men who perpetrate it are carrying a great deal of pain around inside as well.