6 Apps That Fit Charity Into Your Daily Routine - Mashable

by Sarah Ang

Sarah Ang is an Editorial: Branded Content Intern at Mashable's New York City headquarters. She is a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studies Journalism and Mass Communication and writes about the arts for The Daily Tar Heel. Follow her at @sarahang5 

Social Good Apps That Fit Into Your Daily Routine

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1. Instead

“You don’t have to be a billionaire to change the world. You can do it $3 and $5 at a time,” Instead’s website reads. This “micro donations, macro impact” app is all about tapping into our everyday choices. The app clearly displays the impact of your choice -- so in lieu of your regular store-bought coffee, those few dollars could provide a South Sudanese child with clean water for a year.

The causes are supported by an Instead non-profit partner, and the app keeps 5% of the donation for operating costs. Donations are tax deductible.

Free for iOS.

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A pen and checkbook used to be the only way to donate money to good causes. The Internet, however, has rejuvenated our concept of “giving to charity,” bringing about an unprecedented age of both citizen and viral philanthropy, and calling upon online communities to help those in need.

This concept relies on social sharing to spread the word, and is only strengthened by the growing accessibility of mobile phones. And it continues to be a groundbreaking idea for social good.

SEE ALSO: 10 Empowering Apps for Social Good

These free apps transform giving into an easy and convenient activity, without interfering with your daily schedule. Donate in small increments, or do good just by using the app.

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