With all the organizations requesting donations during this season, how do you decide which to support?
Ibrahim Mumin, Washington, D.C.
I work with people I have a relationship with already. For example, I live in Shaw, around the corner where I live is Bread For The City. They are not just there for the holiday, they are there 365 days a year. There’s another organization that my wife is involved with that we give to. That’s how we do it, we try to go with people who we know and have a track record of making sure stuff goes to people who need it.
Lawrance Fells, Washington, D.C.
Basically, I look around. I see lots of homeless people, I see tons of people that could use my help. I don’t really donate to companies, I donate to people I actually see need.
Jarell Brogins, Washington, D.C.
On my part… [it’s] community-based… More so, giving in a sense like feeding the homeless, keeping it old-fashioned.
Nell Richardson, Washington, D.C.
If there are kids that need toys, then I would support one that [supplies] toys. If there are people that need food, then I would support food banks. Anything that helps others. That’s how I decide. Anything that provides assistance to others, people that are in need, people who are less fortunate.
Compiled by Keith Golden Jr.