Here are some of the charitable organizations I support.
Look for similar organizations in your community.

The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry pursues a goal of ending hunger in the Santa Clarita Valley by collecting and distributing food every month to over 2400 clients (more that half of them are children). In addition, they work with clients to develop the skills to become self-sufficient.

Heads Up Therapy on Horseback is dedicated to improving the quality of life of children and youth who are physically, mentally, or emotionally impaired through group and private therapy sessions for riders. Heads Up is a Regional Center Agency and scholarships are available to those in need.
www.headsuptherapy.com

ARV, Animal RescueVolunteersInc., is a non-profit organization that helps to feed house, provide medical attention and care for animals that have been rescued whether from the animal shelter, a fire, earthquake or flood. They have been instrumental in the adoptions of over 3900 animals since 1994.
www.petfinder.org/shelters/CA51.html