United States
Why here? For those who want to give in the United States, caring for military veterans ties into several of the most pressing issues facing the country, including homelessness, hunger, domestic violence, and mental health. “The number of organizations we report on has doubled in the last few years,” says Mr. Taylor at the the Wise Giving Alliance. “That’s one indication there is a continuing need to help current and former members of the military and their families.”
Aid organizations: Hope for the Warriors, Puppies Behind Bars
About these groups: Since its founding in 2006, Hope for the Warriors has gained a reputation as top charity for military veterans; it has a full four-star rating from Charity Navigator.Puppies Behind Bars enlists inmates to train service dogs for war veterans; it operates on less than $2 million annually and also has perfect score from Charity Navigator.