There are plenty of ways to advocate for causes that align with your core values in life. Two of the most effective ones include donating and volunteering.
While this act of kindness may seem like a seasonal activity for some people, you can take it one step further by including charitable giving in your estate plans.
Here are four great charities and nonprofits to support in New York:
City harvest
Founded in 1982, City Harvest is New York’s largest food rescue organization. Their mission is to combat hunger in local communities by collecting excess food from various grocery stores, bakeries and restaurants in the city.
Each year, the organization helps reduce millions of pounds of food waste and deliver them to those in need, contributing to New York’s efforts to end hunger.
The bowery mission
Ever since the 1870s, this nonprofit organization has been a beacon of light for the homeless people of New York City. The bowery mission is well-recognized for providing meals, shelter and medical care for those in need.
Today, their legacy has blossomed into a diverse service provider, offering homeless people and the needy with programs that help foster long-term recovery.
God’s love we deliver
Founded in 1985 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, this nonprofit organization originally provided meals to HIV/AIDS patients who could not cook for themselves.
Over the years, God’s love we deliver has transformed into a dedicated meal delivery program, preparing nutritious meals for people with serious health conditions like diabetes, liver disease and cancer.
North shore animal league USA
North shore animal league USA is the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in the world. Every year, they help rescue a vast number of abused and/or abandoned animals from the streets.
Through their core mission and the dedicated efforts of their rescue partners, they help shelter animals get adopted to loving homes and inform the public about responsible pet ownership.
Instill your kindness into your legacy
Charitable giving is a wonderful way to support charities and nonprofit organizations. By including them in your will or naming them as your living trust beneficiaries, your advocacy can become a meaningful part of your legacy.