Decision: field of educational philanthropy, concentrating on literacy or science
Whew. With all the deserving fields of philanthropy I thought I would never be able to narrow down my focus. Should I look into health and vaccines? After all, if you don't have your health I'm not sure you can have much more. Boiling it down, health is one of the fundamental building blocks of our lives.
However, that is not my chosen field. Nor is homelessness, the venue to which my husband has chosen to volunteer and dedicate his time. If you don't have a place to live, or are bouncing from friend's couch to friend's couch, how can you possibly concentrate in school, show up to a job consistently, or engage in meaningful relationships?
Alas, the arguments are endless, almost circular. I chose eduction. Eduction can be the gateway to opportunity, freedom from oppression, and a healthier, happier lifestyle. With education we all have the opportunity to open the door to something big.
What is my next step after declaring our $2K earmarked for education? Use Guidestar and Charity Navigator to begin looking at charities in this field. (Note: I'm using these two sites as a beginning point rather than an end state. I explained why in my previous post).
