What are good causes?

    A good cause is an effort made to do good things, or a good thing that people are working to support. An organization, a club, or a friend in need. It's something worth investing time and resources into, that you trust will be worthy and beneficial to human kind. Good causes are not always pleasant to look at, such as cancer research. They may not always be easy to understand or research, but that is why you must be diligent in investing resources in a worthy and trust worthy cause. Do you homework and make sure your efforts are not in vein. Countless people need your help, everywhere, and in many different ways. Sometimes it just takes being a good role model for society. Some people enjoy investing everything they are into what they believe in, and for some they just have to in order to stay alive. Do your part and help share with those who deserve it. We all have countless things to offer, if we realize it yet or not. Once you start helping others, your eyes will be opened to new chances and doorways.

Why support good causes?

* Scripture advises it.
* Send out a ripple of pain relief to the world. You can personally make a large impact.
* You can't out-give God.
* Your mother taught you to do good deeds.
* It feels really good to give.
* You're being a good role model for everyone.
* What else do you have to do all week?
* The Lord supports you.
* It's easy!

What are some 'good cause' categories?

* Christianity and Revival of the Church.
* Encourage prayer.
* Cancer research. (Be EXTREMELY careful who you donate to, as MANY cancer labs are big-time SCAMS!)
* Safety awareness in many categories.
* Christianity taught in Schools.
* Attending Sunday school, Bible Study, and prayer groups.
* USA Border Enhancement.
* Sophisticated Google Search Bot.
* School Classes on Organizational Skills.
* Public School Healthy Cafeteria Food.
* Moral Internet separated from the bad Internet.
* Abstinence from sex until marriage.
* Practicing scripture.
* Practicing the Cub Scout oath.
* Your local church youth group.
* Responsible Missionaries.
* Better adult filters on Satellite TV Receivers and Internet Browsers.
* Healthy Parenting.
* Battling Terrorism.
* Battling Sexual Child Modeling.
* International Free HighSpeed Wireless Satellite Internet.
* Ubuntu Linux replacing Windows.

Get Involved

* ask around.
* research the usual channels: your church, bible study, Internet searches, library, academic facilities, and your own social circle. Craigslist website has numerous people asking for help, but know that many of these ARE scams.
* be active and sit in on group meetings.
* find friends who are doing productive tasks for others.
* locate listings of causes, missionaries, etc.
* ask your local state/government offices how you can volunteer and or make a difference. keep asking, and don't be discouraged!

Actual Causes to Support

* to be carefully listed. for now, please see the list of "What Are Some Good Cause Categories".
* Compassion International. (Sponsor a child for a dollar a day).
* Check the MWM Website Banners page for a visual list of causes.
* Salvation Army
* Boyscouts of America
* Girlscouts

* Wikipedia article on sponsoring a child: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_sponsorship




Article Sources: Wikipedia. Compassion International.