We all want to help those in need, but many of us get bogged down with our day-to-day lives and think we don’t have the time. By downloading a charitable app, you can fundraise on your terms. In fact, you can help a cause by simply being an avid jogger, making a couple spending swaps or seeking out more knowledge about those desperately in need of aid, thanks to these apps.
Instead
Instead is an app that links your indulgences to your good deeds. It allows you to set challenges geared toward decreasing unneeded purchases and supplementing them with practices that are free or less expensive so you have cash to give to those in need. If you’re asking if you need a fourth Starbucks this week, this is the app for you. Track the times you home brewed, and donate those saved dollars instead. You can also challenge friends and family members to find innovative ways to reduce their spending. instead.com
Charity Miles
If you are the type of person who is always exercising during your free time, there’s a way to transfer those workouts into meaningful miles. Charity Miles allows you to literally move with purpose as each mile is transferred into charitable dollar signs toward the cause of your choosing, thanks to companies such as Chobani and Humana. So bike, run or even walk your dog to reach your fitness and fundraising goals. charitymiles.org
My Life as a Refugee
It’s hard to imagine what life is like when you are forced to leave your home country due to persecution or conflict. My Life as a Refugee provides insight into various refugee situations by asking the user to decide what their avatar of choice will do next. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees created this app to spread awareness about these devastating world issues in hopes that people will become more involved with the causes geared toward helping refugees around the globe. mylifeasarefugee.org
Family Reach Give
Cancer is tough, but it can be even more devastating for those struggling to make ends meet. Family Reach Give is a crowdfunding app designed to give these families the ability to afford their child’s cancer treatments as well as put food on their tables. Read stories about the affected families, see pictures and receive updates on how your donation made a difference. You’ll also be able to follow along with the progress of the child afflicted with cancer. Join an underprivileged family’s fight with an awful illness by giving them a small gift of love. familyreach.org/give
Donate a Photo
If you’re looking to make a difference instantly, then Donate a Photo is an easy way to do so. The only things you need are a smartphone and a big smile. For every photo taken with this app, Johnson & Johnson will give $1 to a charity of your choosing. In fact, there are 115 causes to choose from, including environmental health, education and helping underprivileged families. donateaphoto.com
