GoodSearch: Contributing Made Easy
The Internet has enriched our lives in countless ways over the past decade and a half. For non-profit organizations, it has brought about a multitude of different ways to raise funds. You might be surprised just how easy it is these days to support a cause that is close to your heart.
The Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund has teamed up with GoodSearch to provide our supporters with an easy way to contribute. What is GoodSearch? As the name suggests, it's an internet search engine, similar to Google or Yahoo. However, every time you use it to perform a search on the internet, GoodSearch will contribute one penny to the cause of your choice.
That might not sound like a lot, but think about how often you find yourself needing to look up something online. "Google it" has become an almost daily utterance in our modern lexicon. While an individual search may only result in a tiny contribution, a multitude of searches by a multitude of users can quickly add up to a significant amount of money. And the best part is that no money or time is required on your part. You're helping Widows & Orphans by doing something that you already do pretty much every day. GoodSearch is simple to use:
- Simply visit their website, GoodSearch.com
- Select the charity in the "WHO DO YOU GOODSEARCH FOR?" selection box. We are listed as "Widows Orphans and Disabled Firemens Fund (Los Angeles, CA)."
- Once you have made your selection, you're ready to start searching!
GoodSearch also offers web browser toolbars and plugins that make it easier for you to use their service. You can find more information about the browsers they currently support here.
Another way to contribute is by making online purchases through GoodSearch's shopping portal, GoodShop. When you visit your favorite online retailers through GoodShop, a portion of your purchase will be donated to Widows & Orphans. One of the most exciting aspects of GoodStore is that there are plenty of retailers offering coupon codes for shoppers. That means that you can save money and contribute to charity at the same time!
The percentage of the purchase donated varies from retailer to retailer, but some offer as much as 30%. And with around 2,000 online shops to choose from, you should have no problem finding whatever it is you're looking for.
GoodSearch is continuing to expand the services that they offer. Check out their website today and see just how much you can help the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund with the web searches and online shopping that you already do regularly.