Save the Children — Local services in Fairfield

I am a donor for Save the Children and have been since 2004. At first, I donated to them after the tsunami in Asia but I have donated every year since then because Save the Children is one of the most efficient charities in program to expenses ratio. I have learned since then that they not only provide emergency relief but also other non-emergency programs for children (like education) overseas and in the US, a fact I didn't know. They also appeal to me because they support all faiths and religions and not just one. Children are universal. I am a father of 2 kids and that is what made Save the Children appeal to me. Also, they are open and transparent with their communications and actively listen on social networks. I really like their ties designed with children's artwork. Too bad they don't make them anymore. I like them so much that I work for...

I have been a sponsor for this organization since July of 2003. Over the years I have been assigned to numerous children and became very attached to them. Recently, they decided to do away with individual sponsors effective in August of 2025. I voiced my displeasure and told them I would make my final donation in July. When I logged in to send my sponsor child a final email, I saw they deleted her profile and my payment method. When I called, they confirmed this and asked if I wanted to be set up for recurring payments. I told them no. Never again will I support an organization long term. It's very...

Changed my card number three times and they still continued deducting, finally, I opened bank dispute and it worked.

After losing my trust in Save the Children, and large nonprofits overall, I have found out that we don't have to use third party to help us with "helping" others (as, sadly, you never know how the money will be used and if it will be used as you intended).

The reality is that there are too many people hurting right in front of our noses, who need our help, all we have to do is look. Only when you help directly, can you vouch that indeed your contribution...