I am a full-time employed, grown-ass man, living in suburbia with a good-paying job. I have had plenty of time to accumulate enough *stuff* in my life that I don’t really need other people to buy me more things. Well, maybe more salami. I love salami.
So when giving holidays and birthdays come around, people want to know what they can get me. Maybe this year, instead of getting me stuff, donate to a worthy cause on my behalf. Here are some of my favorites that would love to have your support.
Oregon Food Bank:
https://give.oregonfoodbank.org/
I regularly donate here. Nobody should go hungry.
Planned Parenthood:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ (find the donate button)
This is especially important if/when the federal government decides to reduce funding.
Beaverton Education Foundation:
https://beavertonedfoundation.org/support-our-students/
This helps my kids and all the kids in the Beaverton School District. Education is paramount. I support it.
Bethany Cedar Mill Library:
https://library.cedarmill.org/support/donate/
Beaverton City Library:
https://www.beavertonlibraryfoundation.org/donations/
We use both libraries. We love libraries.
ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union):
https://www.aclu.org/
I believe that the under-represented should have their interests protected under the law.
ARRL (American Radio Relay League):
https://www.arrl.org/arrl-donation-form
I am fond of the “Education and Technology Program Fund” and the “Legislative Issues Advocacy Fund” but any of them would support amateur radio in the US, something that I love and support.
College Plans for kids:
If you would rather donate directly to my kids’ college accounts, that would be great too. Ask me for more details.