If you want to help, start with trusted organizations. This directory lists well known charities and what they do. Positive Phil is not paid by any of them and does not collect donations for them. We list them so you can learn more and decide for yourself. Always verify a charity before you give, and give only through its official website.
Feeding America
A network of food banks across the United States. Find your local food bank by zip code. Visit feedingamerica.org to learn more.
American Red Cross
Disaster relief, blood donation and emergency support. Visit redcross.org to learn more.
Habitat for Humanity
Builds and repairs homes with families and volunteers. Visit habitat.org to learn more.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Treats children with cancer and shares research freely. Visit stjude.org to learn more.
The Salvation Army
Shelter, food and disaster help in many communities. Visit salvationarmy.org to learn more.
Goodwill
Job training and employment services for people with barriers to work. Visit goodwill.org to learn more.
Meals on Wheels America
Delivers meals and friendly visits to seniors. Visit mealsonwheelsamerica.org to learn more.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Mentoring for young people. Visit bbbs.org to learn more.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Safe places and programs for kids after school. Visit bgca.org to learn more.
Make-A-Wish
Grants wishes to children with serious illness. Visit wish.org to learn more.
United Way
Local funds that support community needs. Visit unitedway.org to learn more.
San Diego Food Bank
Provides food to families across San Diego County. Visit sandiegofoodbank.org to learn more.
Special Olympics
Sports and community for people with intellectual disabilities. Visit specialolympics.org to learn more.
Special note
Use independent sites like Charity Navigator to check how a charity spends its money before you give. Visit charitynavigator.org to learn more.
Give in other ways
If you cannot give money, give time. Volunteer a few hours, donate blood, sort food or share a charity’s message with friends. Every kind of help counts.
