Are there any organizations I can donate to or help with that are devoted to cleaning up the messes we made in Afghanistan and Iraq? I keep seeing news of American and allied bombings accidentally killing children and civilians, and it seems like all these require something more than just an "oopsie!" or indifferent silence.
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posted by Sleeper
on Apr 24, 2013 -
6 answers
Within the last couple of months (and I'm really leaning towards more recently than that) I read an article that said if you're asking for donations to or fundraising for a charity, a little psychological trick is to tell people they don't have to donate. This would make them more likely to actually donate. I could have sworn it was on Lifehacker, but I can't find it anywhere, not even in a general Google search. Can you find it please?
posted by IndigoRain
on Mar 24, 2013 -
2 answers
My mother retired and has been making quilts at an amazing pace. She can make all sizes. She also knits and crochets blankets. She has plenty of fabric/yarn, but nobody to give her quilts to. Does anybody know a specific group, WITH CONTACT INFORMATION, that she can donate them to in Maryland, the USA, or internationally?
posted by Coffee Bean
on Mar 19, 2013 -
17 answers
Asking for a friend who needs help (FAST!) finding a home for 200 to 300 scenic backdrops from film and television.
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posted by mon-ma-tron
on Feb 21, 2013 -
12 answers
I've got a '98 Subaru Legacy Outback with 138k miles that I need to get rid of. It runs, but would need a fair amount of work done to continue running for long. It is safe to drive, but I wouldn't want to take it on a long trip. Trying to determine the best option: Selling, donating, or junking. In Philadelphia.
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posted by SpiffyRob
on Feb 15, 2013 -
15 answers
Is there a Portland, OR area high/middle school with a good computer technology elective/program?
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posted by NotSoSimple
on Dec 5, 2012 -
5 answers
What are your experiences with using a service to receive donations via SMS/text message at your charity?
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posted by Mo Nickels
on Oct 21, 2012 -
1 answer
What to do with old laptops? I have one 13 year old Dell Latitude, doesn't turn on, probably useless (?) and a 4 or 5 year old Inspiron1505, still works okay, should have utility for someone. I'd like to know how to best dispose of the old one, and best securely wipe/possibly donate the more recent one. Are these appropriate/feasible goals? I have a ceramic drill bit if drilling through hard drives is required, and I live in a city, so I expect I'd have a range of options if things need to be done.
Thanks in advance for your help! Any and all replies are appreciated.
posted by pineapple carver
on Aug 13, 2012 -
8 answers
I'm the volunteer web developer for a local non-profit and we're having a problem with our donation page. It's the problem described in
this article and
this article - what's happening is that credit card thieves are using our donation page to validate stolen credit cards.
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posted by exhilaration
on Apr 19, 2012 -
9 answers
This political campaign season has brought it to my attention that sexism is alive and well in America. Instead of sitting around with my blood boiling, what can I
do?
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posted by ootandaboot
on Mar 1, 2012 -
16 answers
Where is the best place to give away / sell / donate books, clothes, furniture, etc. [Minneapolis Edition, but other cities welcome!]
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posted by gregglind
on Jan 2, 2012 -
9 answers
What's the name of the website where artists can have an idea that they don't have time to do themselves? I forgot to bookmark it. Ie. I have a really good band name idea, but don't have time to do the work so I donate the right for someone to use the idea for a year.
posted by Mobilisinmobili
on Dec 12, 2011 -
2 answers
Short version: I have a never-used-still-wrapped-in-plastic mattress. I have been instructed to donate it. To whom should I give it?
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posted by lekvar
on Oct 18, 2011 -
12 answers
I have an old G4 tower that I'd like to donate to charity. I don't have the OS X 10.3 disc to format the drive & reinstall with. What do you recommend I do?
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posted by AMSBoethius
on Oct 8, 2011 -
7 answers
Any suggestions for a good food bank or food pantry in the north or west San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles? We're going to see lots of grapefruit and avocado from our trees this year, and I'd like to donate it to needy folks. Google is not a big help.
posted by infinitewindow
on Jun 6, 2011 -
5 answers
My wife wants to know if there are any groups in the New York City area that involve school-age children and bicycle mechanics. The point of the question is we have an old Dyno Mooneyes cruiser bike in great shape with a broken rear fender -- it would actually have to be welded to be reconnected. We'd like to donate it, and she thinks some kids might get a kick out of fixing it up, especially if they're into low-rider or other fancy-pants souped-up types of bike. (It's heavy, so she's not into the idea of shipping it anywhere. We're in Westchester.) Thoughts? Suggestions? Recommendations?
posted by Joey Bagels
on Apr 6, 2011 -
4 answers
Where should I donate money to most effectively support people affected by the earthquake in Japan? And logistically, how can my organization collect money from its members that can be donated to this cause?
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posted by teem
on Mar 11, 2011 -
10 answers
I want to donate towards the fight in Wisconsin, as there is no way to be there myself. What organization should I donate to?
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posted by Mister Fabulous
on Mar 10, 2011 -
6 answers
I want to solicit donations with a money raised bar and everything to buy a bike for a good friend who just had her bike stolen.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 20, 2010 -
23 answers
What conservation or local groups are currently working on cleaning up the oil from the BP oil spill, especially in terms of wildlife? I'd like to donate as I'm not able to volunteer.
posted by questionsandanchors
on Jun 3, 2010 -
4 answers
NYC/bioloogy/education filter A home for the skeleton in my closet and other biology supplies
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posted by Wolfster
on May 26, 2010 -
2 answers
A friend of ours is in deep financial (medical- wife died of cancer) trouble. Many friends have pooled money (cash and checks made to cash).
What is the best way to give it?
We are considering Cashier's check, Visa gift card, etc. Keep in mind, he is very proud, and we're afraid that he will not cash a pile of checks. (Also, avoiding tax implications would be nice.)
posted by antipode12
on Feb 7, 2010 -
29 answers
I have a fairly new tmobile cell phone, which I hate and want to donate away. After I cancel the account, what do I need to do to the phone before getting rid of it? I have deleted all the contacts and calls/texts information. Is there anything else? I don't know much about how phones store information so please use small words.
posted by JanetLand
on Jan 23, 2010 -
2 answers
What do I do with several Apple IIs (and a Commodore, and maybe a few other "vintage" comptuers) that I have?
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posted by niles
on Oct 1, 2009 -
19 answers
Canada Donation Filter: Can you donate a productized service and have it count as an in-kind donation to a charity?
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posted by acoutu
on Sep 5, 2009 -
5 answers
What is the most cost-effective charity I can donate money to online, in terms of welfare increased per euro donated?
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posted by SamuelBowman
on May 13, 2009 -
8 answers
How do I donate a bunch of books to a prison? Bonus for Washington state based resources.
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posted by Jawn
on Apr 9, 2009 -
11 answers
I know many magazine questions have already been asked, but I believe this one needs its own thread. What do I do with the MAD magazines I have from about 2000 to now?
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posted by DolorousEdd
on Mar 4, 2009 -
12 answers
What is the best thing to do with a box or two of old books? They're mostly paperback and mostly genre fiction (SciFi, Horror, Fantasy). The less work for me the better with the provision that I'd like the books to be read again if possible.
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posted by willnot
on Oct 22, 2008 -
34 answers
What are some quick-and-easy ways to volunteer/donate to support causes (anything really)?
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posted by sLevi
on Aug 12, 2008 -
15 answers
Michigan: I would like to donate some clothes, so help me find a good organization to do so.
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posted by GrooveStix
on May 31, 2008 -
10 answers
