[xoxoxoBruce]

Usually avoid charities except for rare occasions like that tsunami where I can't do anything else. It can be a toss up because, for the most part, organized charities like the red cross/crescent, waste too much, but my employer will match contributions.

I'd rather work on a one to one basis with people I know or friends/acquaintances of people I know. That way specific, needs can be addressed with the right response.

I feel sorry for the parents that end up hustling their kid's candy, wrapping paper and citrus fruit, at work.