I Say Click It. Click it Good: GoodSearch Donates to Environmental Causes
Although we’re all feeling the pinch of a “down economy” coupled with high food and fuel prices, nonprofit organizations might among the hardest hit. With American belt-tightening comes a decline in donations, putting the squeeze on those protecting the environment. If you’re among the many who would like to support these organizations, but are having trouble making ends meet, there’s a new way to contribute, and it won’t cost you a penny (and no, I’m not advocating volunteering, though that is an excellent way to contribute!)
I’m talking about GoodSearch.com. It’s a search engine, like Google or Yahoo, but with a twist: for each search conducted on the site, money is donated to the charity of your choice. Its sister site, GoodShop.com, operates on the same principle, donating a percentage of every purchase made from 700 online retailers. Doesn’t that make you want to sing, “Ya-hooooooo-oo!”?
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GoodSearch promises at least 50% of revenues will go to the charities, or about a penny per search. For GoodShop, an average of 3% of each purchase is donated. Though that doesn’t seem like big bucks, it will add up. And in these difficult times, every little bit counts.
Nonprofits from around the country are participating - more than 63,000, according to GoodSearch, with 100 joining every day. Los Angeles-area participants include two of my faves, Heal the Bay and Treepeople. you can select one nonprofit to donate to for every search, or you can switch it up to show your love for more than one. It’s so easy, why not?
