A PayPal roadblock temporarily halts one online charity, but here are three more great causes - Over the past few days, Regretsy — a blog that highlights humorous and crazy craft items — has been chronicling its dealings with the largest online payment processing service in the world, PayPal. It all started when the site began collecting funds from generous readers who wished to help some less fortunate children have a happy holiday.
Like many organizations who participate in seasonal gift drives, Regretsy has used PayPal to pool the donated funds for the past two years, but this year they made a minor mistake — they used a PayPal "Donate" button instead of the "Buy it Now" format it used in its prior outing.
Because of this — and some vague wording in PayPal's terms of use — Regretsy was initially told it would have to refund thousands of donated dollars that would have gone to buying presents for kids in need. But thanks to the internet community raising the alarm, PayPal's senior staff caught wind of the ordeal and has since straightened things out. Donations through Regretsy are likely to resume, but if you're in the giving mood right now, check out the extremely worthy charities we've gathered below.
Donate to a good cause and make the season a little brighter for a child in need
Child's Play
Started in 2003, Child's Play collects funds to buy gifts for hospitalized children. Caretakers collect lists of requested toys, books, and video games, and the Child's Play crew takes care of the rest. The organization has collected over a million dollars this year already, but the holidays are the most crucial time to show your support.
Toys for Tots
The Marine Corps Toys for Tots program was started in the late 1940s and has been a major player in holiday donation drives ever since. The organization offers two ways to give: You can either drop off new toys at your nearest Toys for Tots location or donate money which is then used to purchase gifts for less fortunate youngsters across the country.
My Two Front Teeth
This charity offers a more personalized touch for holiday gift-giving by allowing you to see the name, age, and specific gift request for the thousands of children in its database. You can browse the large selection of kids hoping for a happy holiday and add individual sponsorships to your shopping cart. The organization uses the funds to get bulk discounts on gifts and provide them to underprivileged kids of all ages. ( in Tech )
Like many organizations who participate in seasonal gift drives, Regretsy has used PayPal to pool the donated funds for the past two years, but this year they made a minor mistake — they used a PayPal "Donate" button instead of the "Buy it Now" format it used in its prior outing.
Because of this — and some vague wording in PayPal's terms of use — Regretsy was initially told it would have to refund thousands of donated dollars that would have gone to buying presents for kids in need. But thanks to the internet community raising the alarm, PayPal's senior staff caught wind of the ordeal and has since straightened things out. Donations through Regretsy are likely to resume, but if you're in the giving mood right now, check out the extremely worthy charities we've gathered below.
Donate to a good cause and make the season a little brighter for a child in need
Child's Play
Started in 2003, Child's Play collects funds to buy gifts for hospitalized children. Caretakers collect lists of requested toys, books, and video games, and the Child's Play crew takes care of the rest. The organization has collected over a million dollars this year already, but the holidays are the most crucial time to show your support.
Toys for Tots
The Marine Corps Toys for Tots program was started in the late 1940s and has been a major player in holiday donation drives ever since. The organization offers two ways to give: You can either drop off new toys at your nearest Toys for Tots location or donate money which is then used to purchase gifts for less fortunate youngsters across the country.
My Two Front Teeth
This charity offers a more personalized touch for holiday gift-giving by allowing you to see the name, age, and specific gift request for the thousands of children in its database. You can browse the large selection of kids hoping for a happy holiday and add individual sponsorships to your shopping cart. The organization uses the funds to get bulk discounts on gifts and provide them to underprivileged kids of all ages. ( in Tech )
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