When your income isnt at Rockefeller levels, it can seem hard to be charitable.But with the results of this past election, the feeling of restlessness and needing to do something to help has surged.So were here to tell you that you can help ' without spending money you dont have.Weve put together a handy guide on how to be charitable and helpful to fantastic causes without going broke in the process. Hows that for win-win'Supportwomens health providers.Cost: $0 +Access to reproductive health care will be threatened under President-elect Donald Trumps administration and there are hundreds of clinics across the country that are lacking resources. Donating to these clinics, and keeping their doors open, has never been more vital. If you cant donate, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer your time.Donate clothes toGoodwill,Career Gearor Dress for Success.Cost:$0Goodwill will distribute your clothing to its respective outlets and retail stores while Dress for Success and Career Gear will prepare individuals for professional opportunities with the right garments.Support Syrian refugees looking for shelter,medical care, clean water and food.Cost: $10This comprehensive list of charities that support the people afflicted by the ongoing crisis in war-torn Syria is a great one to bookmark. The minimum donation is $10 and, trust us, every dollar counts. Heres another collection of things you can do ' many of which dont involve any money ' to help Syrians.Become an advocate for climate urgency.Cost: $0Climate change is real and one of the biggest environmental issues of our time. Volunteering at organizations like NextGen Climate or Friends of the Earth is extremely helpful, as is following one of the prompts atFriends of the Earths Action Center, which allows you to do things like sign petitions to tell the Senate to block Rick Perrys nomination to head the Department of Energyor tell Trump to keep corporate lobbyists out of government.Donate your miles.Cost: $0The American Red Cross uses donated airline miles for nationwide and international disaster relief. You can find out how to do this by checking your airline miles account.Donate a small sum of money and have it doubled.Cost: $1 +Matching gift programs are designed to help companies support employee charitable giving and this siteassists companies with setting up a plan to do just that.Become a mentor.Cost: $0Take someone under your wing and help a younger person study for a test, find a part-time job, or make plans for college. Mentoring is a solid time commitment, but the rewards are more than two-fold.Get started here.Help end world hunger.Cost: $0FreeRice.com donates ten grains of rice for every question you get right on their website. Sure, its quirky, but your vocabulary knowledge is helping aid the World Food Programme.Share a causes page on your social media channels.Cost: $0Utilize your personal community for good and post a fundraiser youd like to raise awareness for on your Facebook wall. Peruse sites like CrowdRise and GiveForward for campaigns that speak to you. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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