[johnsonjunior]

There are also a lot of prison outreach programs here in the US.

Just my thought on this subject, I do agree with some posts about many "charities" being selfish. But there are just as many that do their best to end suffering to the extent that they can. Even if it is just temporary.

And really why is it so important to be part of a "group". As Aloka said above there are chances everyday to have a positive effect on someones life. You never know what a simple smile or just a few minutes of talking to a person in a non topical discussion can do.
I've found that many elderly people have no one to talk to and just a simple "how are you today" with a few minutes of niceties brightens their day.


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