‘Tis the Season for Giving
Often when donating to large organizations, you can’t help but wonder, “did my money really go to the cause I wanted it to?”
Worry no more. My lovely 53BP neighbor Tina recently told me about DonorsChoose. “DonorsChoose is a simple way to provide students in need with resources that our public schools often lack. At this not-for-profit web site, teachers submit project proposals for materials or experiences their students need to learn. These ideas become classroom reality when concerned individuals, whom we call Citizen Philanthropists, choose projects to fund.”
I did a search for Brooklyn schools and came up with many interesting projects. Here is a sampling of some in the arts:
> Digital photography program for special needs students
> Frames needed for exceptional student artwork
> Musical instruments for eager students
Help Brooklyn students this holiday season. Please consider donating to one of these wonderful causes!