With Valentine’s Day just behind us, I gotta say I loved MADD Canada’s Valentine’s text to donate banner (now gone from their site but not forgotten)! It was very “Natalie” if you ask me. What do you think?
MADD Canada Valentine's Day
How cool is that?! You can text 45678 to donate $5 to MADD Canada. It’s such an easy way to offer your support and every little bit counts so I hope you’ll consider it.
This reminds me of Amber West’s #GoWithout Movement. Amber had the great idea that each week we could go without a little something to give back. She had some great text to donate charities and I added a few of my own to the list. I thought a recap might be nice:
- Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital: Text KIDS to 27722 to give $10
- Susan G. Komen – Breast Cancer: Text KOMEN to 90999 to give $1
- Elisabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation: Text HIVFREE to 90999 to donate $5
- The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children: Text NYSPCC to 50555 to donate $10
- Autism Speaks Canada: Text AUTISM to 45678 to give $5
- Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation: Text PINK to 45678 to give $5
- Canadian Cancer Society: Text FIGHT to 45678 to give $5
- Children’s Miracle Network: Text MIRACLE to 45678 to give $5
- Ducks Unlimited Canada: Text DUCKS to 45678 to give $5
- The Salvation Army of Canada: Text HOPE to 45678 to give $5
- Make-A-Wish Canada: Text WISH to 45678 to give $5
You can find a pretty comprehensive list of other Canadian charities that accept text donations here. Or contact a local charity you love and drop off your $$$!
What are your thoughts on charities starting to use text to donate? Do you think the smaller amounts make it “easier” to donate? Or do you feel like your small donation wouldn’t “matter anyway, so why bother”?
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I think this texting to donate idea is brilliant. Often we read stories or consider donating to a charity and then get sidetracked on the way to our chequebook or credit card. This allows us to instantly respond to the desire to donate and all those small amounts can add up to something quite spectacular. It certainly gets my attention!
I couldn’t agree more Patricia!! Every little bit adds up.
That V-day promo IS so Natalie! And I mean that as a big ‘ol compliment.
I think every little bit counts when it comes to great causes. Loads of smaller donations might be easier to obtain than fewer huge ones, since more people can afford to give and feel it’s justifiable. A higher quantity of givers also helps by spreading awareness. There’s SO much power in the masses, but only because they’re made up of beautiful individuals.
Love Amber’s go-without movement—learning about it for the first time here.
Thanks so much for the link-up!
Soooo true August! Power to the masses – woot woot!!!
No way – it’ll be very up your alley!
Lent is coming next week, so I’ve decided to give up Starbucks (Ahh!…). I’m planning to donate the money I won’t be otherwise spending, so thanks for the list of worthy charities! Have a great weekend, Natalie!
Ouch – no Starbucks but it is for a worthy cause so I know it’ll be worth it!
Great list, Natalie! Thanks for showing the GoWithout Movement some love.
I love the text donations – I know that I’ve given to more charities this way. And $5 DOES make a difference. Just think, if only 100 people who normally wouldn’t donate choose to because texting makes it easy, that’s $500. It adds up fast!
My pleasure Amber!
I couldn’t agree more, text donating is sooo easy and every little bit counts and adds up! Woot woot!
This is fabulous!
Texting a donation is clever. People tend to give much more when they are not dealing with real money. And what better way to spend it than by helping others.
I agree Donna. I have much less hesitation to donate $5 and even better if I don’t have to have the cash right on me.
Gotta love it when technology makes giving so easy.