Well this is one thing we can do in our own neighberhood. I am sure there are more things like this in our own backyard. How about contributing to your local boy scout troup or 4H group etc, It doesn't have to be money it could be teaching them something you know how to do or paying for a child to go to camp etc(some kids may not have a sleeping bag or other necessities to go camping) in your own neighborhood. Kids buy books at school also and that may be something you can contribute to. My kids bought little paperback books through the Scholastic program and I know my grands also buy books. This was hard for me to find the money for when my kids were in elementary.