This page is dedicated to my favorite charitable organizations, projects and other philanthropic ideas. Donating time to this has helped me work through my grief. While many of these causes accept monetary donations, there are other ways to contribute. Check out the Tiny Altruist page for a list of ways that include small children. 

Pediatric Oncology/Children in the Hospital

Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation

Funds are used for research, education and resources for families. Below is a link directly to Noah’s park.

 https://www.cncfparks.org/help-a-child/park.aspx?ParkID=37

Crochet/Knit/Sew

Knit or crochet hats for preemie babies and pediatric oncology patients for your local hospital. There are many free patterns online.

Sew pillowcases for your local hospital.

Make Cards for Kids in the Hospital

Noah received many cards like these. Even if you’re not an artist, they accept all kinds of cards. It’s nice to get mail in the hospital. This is great way to involve children.

http://www.cardsforhospitalizedkids.com/

E-Card

If you know a child in the hospital, many hospital websites have a link where you can send an e-card that will be printed off and delivered to the child’s room. This is a simple and thoughtful way to let someone you know that you are thinking about them.

NICU

Make knit or crochet hats for your local NICU babies

The hats are a treasured keepsake.They help keep the baby's temperature up, and parents appreciate having something that fits their child since most do not plan to have a baby so early. 

The Preemie Project

The preemie project is seeking developmental hearts sewn from an 8x8 scrap of fabric. These hearts are placed on the mother's skin to absorb her scent then are put in the baby's crib or isolette in the NICU so the mother is

always with her baby. Other projects are requested based on current needs.

http://www.thepreemieproject.com/

NICU Awareness

This website is full of great information on the NICU. You can make a donation or order care packages, crib signs and other gifts to families who have a child in the NICU.

http://www.nicuawareness.org/

March of Dimes

Another resource of information on the NICU. Donations go towards research and funding materials for families during the NICU stay. Walks are scheduled across the country every year.

http://www.marchofdimes.org/

Angel Gown

Consider donating your wedding dress or a pale colored bridesmaid gown to NICU Helping Hands. Your dress will be made into a burial gown for a family whose baby died in the hospital.

 http://www.nicuhelpinghands.org/lend-a-helping-hand/angel-gowns/

Other Easy Ways to Help Children

These are super easy ways to help that do not require a monetary donation. 

Recycle Your Cards

This is a way to recycle greeting cards you have received. They make new cards and sell them to support programs for abused and homeless children and families.

http://stjudesranch.org/about-us/recycled-card-program/

Hair Donation

Children with Hair Loss makes wigs for children who have medically related hair loss.

 http://www.childrenwithhairloss.us/donate-your-hair/

Charity Miles

This is an app that earns money from a long growing list of selected charities through walking, biking or running. You can choose a different charity each time. It keeps track of the time, mileage and benefit your workout is going towards.

http://www.charitymiles.org/

Amazon Smile

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible items to the charity you select. Make sure to log in at amazon smile each time you log in to get credit.

https://smile.amazon.com/

Grocery Store Cards

Look into linking your grocery store cards to your favorite charity.

Donate Blood

Noah received several blood transfusions during his illness. We were so thankful to those who donated blood to help save lives.

Check out some of the suggestions in Pediatric Oncology/Children in the Hospital and NICU for crafty projects and E-Cards