GiveDirectly does something radical in its simplicity: it sends money directly to people living in extreme poverty and lets them decide how best to use it. Backed by strong research showing that people in poverty make wise choices with cash, whether for food, school fees, a roof, medicine, or a small business, it delivers your donation to recipients’ mobile money accounts with very little lost to overhead. It works in parts of Africa and, at times, with families hit by disaster and crisis elsewhere. Donors can see exactly how much of their gift reaches recipients, and the model is among the most rigorously studied in all of philanthropy. For anyone who trusts people to know their own needs and wants their giving to be direct, efficient, and evidence-based, GiveDirectly is one of the most respected choices available. Give at givedirectly.org.
Kindness has a beautiful way of multiplying. Share something thoughtful you recently did for another person, your community, animals, or the planet. Your story does not need to be grand, even the smallest act of kindness may inspire someone else to do good today.
I helped a friend update her résumé and encouraged her to apply for a job she thought was out of reach.A friend
I told our building's maintenance worker how much I appreciate everything he does. His smile made my day!A friend
I donated a few books to our neighborhood's little free library. I hope someone discovers a wonderful new story.A friend
I left a positive review for a small business that always treats its customers with kindness.A friend
I sat with someone who was eating alone and asked if they'd like some company. We made a new friendship!A friend
I picked up litter during my morning walk. Our beautiful planet deserves a little kindness too!A friend
Chances.org has been run by one volunteer, me, since 1999. Here's how you can help keep it going.
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Hello, it's me, Amelia Carrie. I have been running and updating Chances.org since 1999, for free. I pay for the software, hosting, maintenance, apps, and more. That's more than 25 years of my life devoted to doing something I love.
However, the fact is that I am a senior now and due to having to compete with AI for computer graphics work, I can no longer afford to run this site on my own. I need your help, not only to keep it online, but to keep it growing. That's why I am updating Chances.org with a Donate button and a Supporters page.
If you can't afford either, you can still help for free by using the sharing buttons below. Thank you!
With gratitude,
Amelia Carrie
For investors and dreamers: If you are an investor with the means to help Chances.org grow as big as Change.org or GoFundMe, please write to me at ChancesCharity@Gmail.com.
And if you have great plans and ambition, I may even let you take this site over, because everybody deserves a chance.
You can't have change without chances!
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Since 1999, Chances.org has been dedicated to sharing hope, inspiration, and positive connections. Your gentle support helps keep our interactive tools free and accessible for everyone.
Thank you for helping us make a difference! Chances.org is not a registered nonprofit, so donations are not tax-deductible."