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I believe that one should do what one can do to help other people. Anyone can run into a string of bad luck and need help. I do believe that this is something a person should be extremely careful about. To many things that claim to be charities are nothing but scams. Before you turn loose of your hard earned money do your homework. Look into the charity and make sure you get the name right - just because it contains the word cancer, etc. means absolutely nothing - make sure it is the right one. I also always look at their operating expenses - overhead etc. How much of your money goes to the cause and not to the CEO? Every organization has expense but it should be reasonable. Personally, because of experience with the Red Cross I will not donate to them or any other organization that gives them a share of the money - Community Chest - United Fund etc without specifying that the Red Cross is to be excluded. If you want reason for this look at their books or ask anyone that has ever been in the military. MADD is another organization I avoid - not because of their purpose - I applaud what they claim to stand for - but look at the organization itself - it is big business. The Salvation Army is the only charity I do not question - They are honest and do what they say they will do.
In giving - practice the caveat thingy - let the donor beware!
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Life isn't always a bowl of cherries, sometimes it's more like a jar of Jalapenos --- what you say or do today might burn your ass tomorrow!!!
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