Charities to Support Before the End of the Year

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a Charities to Support Before the End of the Year by Wesley Oler IV | Nov 7, 2022 | charity, Community Leadership, philanthropy, Wesley Oler IV

In the United States, individuals make up more than 80% of all donations to charities and other nonprofit groups. While The Philanthropy Roundtable recognizes this as a global phenomenon, Americans donate seven times more than Europeans. Canadians come second, contributing approximately half as much as Americans. Three main cultural distinctions incentivize Americans. An inherent spirit of entrepreneurship comes with the pursuit of the American Dream. Once a person succeeds and escapes poverty, they feel obligated to give back and aid others. Americans also have a strong social conscience. Throughout history, organizations like the ACLU, disaster relief programs, societal galas, and local food banks have been the cornerstone of humanity. As the most religious nation in the world, religion has always played a role in regular


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