When I get a solicitor call at home I always ask what percentage goes to the cause. They will always studder and say they need to ask someone...like I'm the 1st person to ever ask them that. Then I tell them it's not enough percentage and I hang up. Though we give annually to some organizations I would rather give a family that had a disaster the cash. Benefit auctions are a great cause that we both donate and purchase from when community related. I also have given over 3 gallons of blood, which I am very proud to be able to do.