Donations

Hello,

These links below represent causes that are important to me, or ones that I have donated to in the past. I am not affiliated with any of these causes, nor do I get any personal benefit. I just like to raise awareness of worthy causes.

Larger Charities

• Arbor Day Foundation – the Arbor Day Foundation is a well respected and transparent organization that helps reforest land here in the US. Of all the forest charities, this one was most consistently recommended by friends who are familiar with such charities.
• Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – MSF need little introduction, providing much needed medical assistance to people around the world, and maintaining a good reputation for integrity and transparency.
• For the conflict in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast provides a great listing of local charities and other ways to help Ukraine.
• Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund – PCRF is still one of the most respected and successful charities for providing medical and food relief to Palestinian families affected by the conflict.
• World Central Kitchen – the WCK is one of the largest food relief organizations in the world, and helps provide much needed nutrition, even in war-torn places like Gaza.
• Another great way to help local communities is donating to local food banks and charities. Local charities are often more effective and efficient than larger ones, and helping one corner of the world, helps everyone in the long run.

Local Charities

For people who live in the Pacific Northwest, here are some local charities I recommend:

• Pacific Science Center – science, education, and the environment go hand in hand. I went to this place countless times as a kid, and I still love it.
• Whatcom Land Trust – here in the Pacific Northwest, the Whatcom Land Trust is working hard to preserve natural habitats that protect salmon and temperate rainforests.
• Food Lifeline – A local food bank organization that is helping many people, and one I have volunteered at before.
• Blood Works NW – I donate blood to this organization regularly, and they’re always looking for monetary donations too.
• The Suquamish Museum – The Suquamish tribe is one of several important Salish peoples who have lived in the area for countless generations. The museum is an interesting way to learn more about pre-Columbian culture, and Salish tribal history. I enjoyed my visit.
• The Duwamish Longhouse – The related Duwamish tribe maintains a cultural long-house, and visitor center. This is another great place to visit and support.