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May 19, 2019

Why Youth Become Homeless and Runaways

by DonateaCar Team

Helping Kids, Supporting Charity

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Young people becoming homeless is a serious problem in America. Referred to as “unaccompanied youth”, homeless youth lack parental care in their lives. It is said that on any given evening, there are about 1.3 million homeless young people out on the streets living without supervision. They live with friends, strangers or in abandoned buildings. … read more

May 12, 2019

9 Charities for Seniors That You Can Donate a Car To

by DonateaCar Team

Charity Profiles, Helping Seniors

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There are many challenges that are faced by people as they age into older adults. We discussed five of the most common problems faced by the elderly in our last blog post. Some of these include health issues, financial struggles, losing a spouse and abuse. Thankfully, there are several non-profit organizations available to assist … read more

April 29, 2019

Charity Profile: National Alliance on Mental Health Chicago: Improving the Lives of Those with Mental Illness

by DonateaCar Team

Charity Profiles, Health

Often, attention to mental health is given when something tragic happens that involves an individual who has a mental illness. However, it shouldn’t take an awful event for us to make supporting mental health a priority. The key is having mental health education and support available. The National Alliance on Mental Health Chicago is … read more

April 18, 2019

Should Kids Be Able To Use Cell Phones in School?

by DonateaCar Team

Children, Education

Most parents of students today can safely say that they did not have cell phones when they were younger and definitely did not have one when they attended high school. Somehow, we survived our younger years without one because we knew no other way back then. Now, most of us do use cell phones every … read more

April 11, 2019

Charity Profile: Lymphoma Foundation of America – Helping Lymphoma Patients Recover from Cancer

by DonateaCar Team

Cancer Charities, Charity Profiles

Lymphoma is a cancer that starts in the immune system with lymphocytes, cells that fight infections. Lymphocytes reside in our lymph nodes, bone marrow, thymus, spleen and other areas of the body. A person with lymphoma has lymphocytes which mutate and grow uncontrollably. The Lymphoma Foundation of America (LFA) is a national non-profit group … read more

April 4, 2019

10 Things You Should Know When A Loved One Has Anxiety

by DonateaCar Team

Health

An anxiety-type disorder is when a person experiences worry and fear that gets worse over time and doesn’t end. It influences a person’s life to the point that it can interfere with daily routines like work, school and relationships. Anxiety isn’t just hard for the people who have it, but also for their loved ones … read more

March 28, 2019

Charity Profile: Susan G. Koman® Nevada – Working to Save Lives and Cure Breast Cancer

by DonateaCar Team

Cancer Charities, Charity Profiles

With a couple hundred dollars and a shoebox filled with names in her living room, Nancy G. Brinker, Sister of Suzy Koman, began her global breast cancer movement. Since that day in 1982, she has helped build Susan G. Komen®, a global community of advocates, scientists, friends and neighbors united together to end breast cancer. … read more

February 27, 2019

Pet Abandonment and Neglect Becoming a Growing Problem in the U.S.

by DonateaCar Team

Animals, Supporting Charity

Every year in America there are millions of pets abandoned across the country. Some of these pets are discovered on the side of the road, others are surrendered to shelters, and in quite a few cases, some are found in horrendous conditions. Sometimes a pet owner wants to get rid of their pet so … read more

February 24, 2019

Charity Profile: The Humane Society of the United States – Fighting for the Protection of All Animals

by DonateaCar Team

Animals, Charity Profiles

The problem of animal cruelty and overcrowded shelters is increasing in our country. Contrary to a lot of crimes against humans, a majority of animal abuse cases never get reported. Yet, just as there is premeditated violence against people, there is also premeditated violence against animals. Overcrowded animal shelters and animal violence often go hand … read more

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