The Writer Will Take Your Questions Now (#269) -- Holiday Charity

In light of holiday giving, what are your preferred charities you stand behind? 

St. Jude's Childrens Hospital
http://www.stjude.org

Fans for Christ - it's okay to be a geek and a person of faith too
http://www.fansforchrist.org

Reading Is Fundamental - encourages literacy among people all over the U.S.
http://www.rif.org/

Keep the Arts in Schools
http://www.keepartsinschools.org/

Compassion International - provides food, clothing, and education for third world countries
http://www.compassion.com/

First Book - Helps all children have books of their own.
http://www.firstbook.org

Habitat for Humanity - provides housing for low-income families
http://www.habitat.org/

Prevent Child Abuse
http://www.preventchildabuse.org/

ASPCA - prevent cruelty to animals
http://www.aspca.org