It can be difficult to donate to organizations or to affiliate with them with your volunteerism when you doubt their credibility. You may have heard about some of the big scandals that have been unearthed, like the American Red Cross relief effort after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. $488 million dollars were raised, and only 6 houses were rebuilt. Yikes. 

So what are some organizations that are credible and walking the walk and not just talking the talk? How can you identify them? When is it a good time to get involved with giving to an organization and offering some volunteer support? Why are nonprofit organizations even necessary? This is what we are going to talk about this week. 

Large-scale issues require large-scale stakeholders. And there are some really great organizations that are filling a much-needed space in the political accountability and legal arenas at the national level that work to protect us all. What organizations are credible at a scale this large? Look no further than the Environmental Working Group. They are doing the work of informing the public and pressuring regulatory bodies and industries to stop releasing toxins and pollution into our environment.

What about at the local scale? Local nonprofit organizations need your support, too. It can be the most impactful to donate your time, services, or funds to these organizations. And they are out there doing great work every day. The Wild Bird Fund works to rehabilitate injured migratory birds and other animals during migration season from window strikes and other injuries in New York. They are an incredible organization that directly impacts the issue of window strike deaths of important migratory bird species. 

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