Donating to charities is one of the best ways to help others. There are millions of charities around the world that could use help, as well as individual people who may need assistance. Due to the vastness of the Internet, it is overwhelming to think about all of the ways you can donate. To help decide, here are a few options for donating online.
Charity Sites
The most straightforward choice, charity sites are run by specific charities as an online hub for donations. For example, the American Red Cross has their own site where they can take payments. Almost any registered nonprofit will have a website where you can donate, so this is a good option if you have a cause in mind.
Tab for a Cause
If you use Google Chrome, Tab for a Cause is a good choice for free donations. This extension puts ads on each tab opened, which in turn generates revenue you collect in the form of “hearts”. You can donate these hearts to one of several charities, and they will be converted to real dollars. Whether you plan to donate your own money or not, this is a great choice, as it is entirely free for the user.
AmazonSmile
Many people shop on Amazon regularly. Why not use your purchases for good? AmazonSmile is an official alternative to the main Amazon site, where a portion of your purchase is donated to a charity of your choice. As with Tab for a Cause, this does not cost you anything above your regular purchase price.
GoFundMe
Sometimes, those most in need are unable to be helped by charities. People in this situation often go to GoFundMe for help. If you are not sure about helping large charities and would rather help an individual person, this is a good place to start. Just be aware that there are people who exploit the platform, so do your best to research and ask questions before giving away your hard-earned money.
The Internet is full of all sorts of things, and sometimes, it is a place for positivity and hope. Donating to a charity online is a great way to spread the positivity and help increase their ability to do good work.