{"id":7497,"date":"2022-11-08T10:51:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T17:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/?p=7497"},"modified":"2023-01-04T15:48:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T22:48:32","slug":"top-charity-in-every-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/articles-and-news\/top-charity-in-every-state\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top Charitable Cause & Organization in Every State"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hardship has been known to bring out the best in people. Throughout history, we have been able to confront challenging times together and come out on the other side, new and improved. At the forefront of many noble causes are charitable organizations that double down and continue helping others, even in the face of crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A recent study analyzing the philanthropic response to COVID-19<\/a> found that most donors plan to maintain, or even increase, their charitable contributions this year. For our own study, we analyzed Google search behavior to determine the top charitable causes and organizations in each U.S. state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where People Prefer to Give: Every U.S. State\u2019s Favorite Charity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The most popular charity nationwide was Shriners Hospitals for Children. Shriners Hospitals for Children was the most searched-for charitable organization in four states: Kentucky, South Carolina, Utah, and its founding state, Louisiana. The organization was founded in 1922 in Shreveport and has been helping children battle illnesses for a century now. Shriners Hospitals for Children specializes in pediatric care as well as medical research and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goodwill Industries International came in second on our list by winning the hearts of people in Indiana, Oregon, and Washington. Many people recognize Goodwill as a donor-driven retailer that sells used clothing, books, and more; however, there\u2019s more than meets the eye. Donating your clothing to Goodwill is a great way to help reduce the impact of textile production and waste on the environment<\/a>. Behind the scenes, Goodwill also funds employment and training programs that assist people in finding job opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tying for second place was the American Heart Association, the most searched-for charitable organization in Alabama, Mississippi, and Rhode Island. The American Heart Association (AHA) is best known for its research to reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases including heart disease and stroke. Recently, the AHA and scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham teamed up for research to improve outcomes in pregnancy and CVD health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charitable Causes to Get Behind in Every U.S. State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Everyone has a charitable cause they feel passionate about. Whether it\u2019s medical research, food pantries, or museum preservation, we wanted to know which causes were closest to each state\u2019s heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Religious causes came in first across the entire country, claiming a total of 24 states. When it comes to charity, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that religious organizations cover a broad spectrum of causes. For example, the Missouri-founded Convoy of Hope<\/a> is a faith-based organization that specializes in children\u2019s feeding initiatives, community outreach, and disaster response. One study found that over 60% of food pantries<\/a> across 12 states were faith-based or affiliated with local churches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food banks, food pantries, and food distribution was the second most popular charitable cause across six states. Washington was one state on this list dedicated to feeding families in need. The Emerald State has a robust network of over 500 food banks, pantries, and other organizations committed to putting food on the table for those who need it most. In 2019, Washington food banks provided 148.44 million pounds of food<\/a> to families struggling to put food on the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparing Revenue to Online Popularity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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