December 18, 2012

Alex Brunkhorst

Ten Nonprofits We Love

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Whether you're in it for the tax deduction or for more altruistic reasons, 'tis the time of year to give in various ways to your favorite causes. There are so many good ones out there, and we've compiled a list of a few of our favorites as a guideline for those of you too lazy (or busy fretting over the fiscal cliff) to do your own research. Our suggestions range the gamut - from helping our veterans to coaching football - so if you can't find something here it's you, not us.

And remember ... 'Tis better to give than receive. Or, at least, equally as good.

  1. PANCAN

    A tremendous resource for the thousands diagnosed with the tough-to-beat (but we will!) pancreatic cancer. Miss you, Ms. Lin. And, Mr. Jobs, the world is a little less white without you in it.

  2. THE BARKING LOT

    Our favorite animal rescue nonprofit in Southern California. Donate ... or, better yet, adopt!

  3. WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT

    Wow. Can you imagine leaving your family and friends and putting your lives in danger every day for the sake of your country? We can't. There are tens and thousands of men and women who come back from war with life-changing injuries. They give a whole new meaning to the word SACRIFICE.

  4. AUTISM SPEAKS

    One of the best-run nonprofits anywhere.

  5. L.A. FAMILY HOUSING

    A little can make a huge difference, just ask L.A. Family Housing.

  6. LA FOOD BANK

    Just because your Apple stock is trading over $500 doesn't mean that others aren't still so affected by the economy that they can't put food on the table. No one should go to bed hungry in this country. Period. We're too rich for that.

  7. DEA YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM

    Jill Roberts was incredibly successful in growing the DARE After School Dance Program and now she's doing the same for the DEA. Keep kids off drugs. Give them something else to do after school.

  8. HELP US ADOPT

    We wrote about this nonprofit earlier this year. An incredible charity that matches parents with children.

  9. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

    For nearly forty years The Ronald McDonald House has helped children stay close to their families during illness. Volunteer at one of their facilities and we promise it will be life-changing.

  10. NFL PLAY 60

    We're NFL lovers around these parts and we, too, got suckered in by that Cam Newton commercial. The first step in tackling child obesity is getting them on the field.

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