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Just visit care more be better.com. As we get started today, I want to talk about struggling.

Many of us already know that out of struggle comes growth. So many charities are built on that

foundation alone, struggling to answer a specific call or need. But now, in the

face of uncertain economic times, the already-leenly run charities you know and love can really

struggle to even exist. Smaller charities without large endowments from foundations are often

the self-funded passion projects of inspired

individuals who simply feel they must give back. We've heard about a few like this, including

Love Without Borders for Refugees and Need, and the Cornel Dystrophy Foundation that we covered in

episode six. The point is this, just because these charities are small doesn't mean their work

is unimportant. Just thinking of these two examples helps you see how critical the work they do can be.

While some charities are singularly focused, others are a little more general, providing funds

and resources to numerous other organizations that vitally need support.

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