[Warrior-Mentor]

Originally Posted by Gypsy

Not sure if you would want all proceeds to go to one charity, or if you would pick a couple? I've heard/read good things about this organization...no first hand knowledge however. Maybe you could check them out as well.

http://www.homesforourtroops.org/site/PageServer

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Apr2...0418_4853.html

Gypsy,

From http://www.charitynavigator.org/inde...w/cpid/419.htm

Best Practices of Saavy Donors:
#9. Concentrate Your Giving

When it comes to financial investments, diversification is the key to reducing risk. The opposite is true for philanthropic investments. If you've really taken the time to identify a well-run charity that is engaged in a cause that you are passionate about, you should then feel confident in giving it a donation. Spreading your money among multiple organizations not only results in your mail box filling up with more appeals, it also diminishes the possibility of any of those groups bringing about substantive change as each charity is wasting a large percentage of your gift on fundraising and overhead expenses.