The Chandler Lecture Series at Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is kicking off its spring season with Dan Pallotta's "Rethinking Charity: A Conversation on How to Become an Everyday Philanthropist," a virtual guest appearance combined with an in-person moderated panel discussion at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, in Wille Hall on the Bend campus. Tickets are $20 and admission includes a copy of Pallotta's "The Everyday Philanthropist"; a recorded, limited-use viewing link of the event is available for $5. Register and learn more at cocc.edu/foundation/cls. "Dan will be joining us virtually for a conversation on philanthropy and innovation, providing new ways to think about charity and giving," said Charlotte Gilbride, coordinator of the Chandler Lecture Series, a program of the COCC Foundation. "We'll also welcome local nonprofit professional Zavier Borja and Cynthia Latimer, a local 'everyday' philanthropist, to ask D
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For some people choosing a charity is easy. If a family member has breast cancer, they might support a hospital or join a run to raise funds for a cure. If someone they know attempted to die by suicide, they donate time or money to a mental health organization in their community.
For others, however, the choice can be daunting. With more than 86,000 registered charities in Canada to choose from, it’s no wonder. However, experts in the charitable sector say it need not be overwhelming if you narrow your search to something you are truly passionate about.