When you donate money, you’re helping others — and yourself, according to research. People who spend money on others tend to be
happier. No matter the amount you can afford to give, you’ll probably
experience greater happiness that even
shows up in your brain activity.
Whether you’d like to support
fire victims and
domestic violence survivors, or you want to be an effective ally to
trans people, donating money to nonprofit and crowdfunding campaigns is an effective and tangible way to make a difference. Money helps fund critical programs and often gives those in need and marginalized communities access to resources, like
mental health care,
clean water, and
education. One of the best things about a monetary donation is that organizations and campaign organizers can quickly put it to use to meet their needs
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