OzBargain 2016 Christmas Donations - $28,000 to Charities of Your Choice

scotty on 15/12/2016 - 12:04
Last edited 22/12/2016 - 12:31 by 1 other user

Update 21 Dec 2016: Thanks for all who have voted! The top 7 charities chosen by the OzBargain community are:

  • beyondblue
  • Cancer Council
  • Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
  • RSPCA
  • Alzheimer's Australia
  • R U OK?
  • Kids With Cancer

They will each receive $4,000 donations from OzBargain (Delvu Media Pty Ltd) which I will get it organised this week.

Update 20 Dec 2016: We have reached 1,000 unique commenters. Thus for this Christmas OzBargain will donate $28,000 to the top 7 voted charities. Adding more comments won't increase the donation amount, however please continue to vote.

It's Christmas time and a good time to be reminded to be generous (yes, being frugal and being generous does not need to be mutually exclusive). For this year OzBargain will be donating $18,000 to 5 charities of your choices. Moreover, for every unique commenter in this thread, we will be donating an extra $10.

  • We'll take suggestions from commenters using this poll feature. There are some rules regarding to suggestions:

    • The poll will be pre-filled with top 10 charities from last year's poll. The list will be alphabetically sorted at first and result hidden until the poll finishes.
    • It would be great if you can provide a link to the charity in the comment.
    • It must be Australian or benefiting Australians (we are OzBargain after all).
    • It must be a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Therefore "Wikipedia Foundation" from last year's poll does not qualify.
    • All suggestions will be moderated before adding to the poll.

  • Donation amount will be $18,000 + $10 x number of unique commenters. So if 400 OzBargainers commented in this thread we will donate $22,000 to charities. Update: this will be capped at 1,000 commenters.

  • Top 5 voted charities will receive donations, and the donation will be evenly distributed. For example if $22,000 is the final donation amount, each charity will receive $4,400 in donation.

Poll, suggestion & commenting starts today (15 Dec 2016), and will close at 12PM on Thursday 22 December. I will take the comment count at that point in time to calculate the final amount to be given to the charities, and will try to do so before Christmas (25 Dec).

Check this page for charity donations from OzBargain in the past.

TL;DR Vote for a charity in the list or suggest another charity to vote for. Also $10 extra per comment.

Update 16 Dec 9:30AM: Suggestion feature has been removed as there are almost 50 charities in the poll already. Please just pick the charity of your choice from the list.

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Comments

  • gimli on 15/12/2016 - 22:32

    Great work and merry Christmas

    Gimli son of gloin

  • bargainslut on 15/12/2016 - 22:35

    Nice work team, merry Christmas one and all

  • Munificent on 15/12/2016 - 22:37

    well done and thanks

  • Peck on 15/12/2016 - 22:40
    +2
    Suggested WIRES

    WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc.) has been rescuing and caring for native animals since 1985, officially launching as an organisation in March 1986. Our mission is to actively rehabilitate and preserve Australian wildlife and inspire others to do the same.
    WIRES has over 2500 volunteers in 27 branches involved in the rescue and care of wildlife and have a dedicated Rescue Office that operates 365 days a year assisting the community to help native animals in distress. WIRES assist tens of thousands of animals every year, receiving over 77,000 requests for rescue assistance in the last financial year.

    http://www.wires.org.au/

  • kctt on 15/12/2016 - 22:44

    We will have more than 1000 unique commenters for sure :-)

  • jpee on 15/12/2016 - 22:50
    +1
    Suggested Father Chris Riley's Youth Off The Streets

    Father Chris Riley's youth off the streets

    https://youthoffthestreets.com.au/

  • Razorgang on 15/12/2016 - 22:57
    Suggested Giant Steps

    School for autistic kids - great people who help kids and young adults.
    http://www.giantsteps.net.au/

  • McEels on 15/12/2016 - 22:57
    Suggested Rural Fire Service

    +10. Fantastic work again Scotty and OzBargain.

    May I suggest the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)? http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/support-your-local-briga…
    They have been busy of late and the season's just begun.

  • wheretobuychocettes on 15/12/2016 - 23:01

    Phone is fine… for commenting to increase donation amount by $10.

    Great work guys.

  • ahara on 15/12/2016 - 23:03
    Suggested Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR)

    Very good idea and I like that votes are hidden so ppl don't get influenced by others.

    Links to organisation I believe deserves some more financial support ( got my cat from there):

  • keithality on 15/12/2016 - 23:08

    Good stuff. Here's to another year of ozbargain cheer.

    Suggestion: Adding a link to a site that tracks charity spend, performance and % of admin costs to help people make a more informed decision?

  • Slippery Fish on 15/12/2016 - 23:09

    No love for lifeline?

  • Realdee on 15/12/2016 - 23:12
    Suggested Crossway LifeCare

    Great stuff!

    http://www.crosswaylifecare.org.au/

  • Schema on 15/12/2016 - 23:17

    Aww Yeaa, Voted.

  • sparkles on 15/12/2016 - 23:17

    Plus $10 please. Excellent work. So much moola!

  • riley94 on 15/12/2016 - 23:20

    fantastic, i love this thread

  • [Deactivated] on 15/12/2016 - 23:21

    Good job, keep it up !!

  • arnieb on 15/12/2016 - 23:21

    nice one!

  • Mahalo on 15/12/2016 - 23:25

    Love your work Scotty!

  • Tasmaniac on 15/12/2016 - 23:25

    GrEaT wOrK oZbArGaIn.

  • Chem1stry on 15/12/2016 - 23:25

    one of my favourite websites!!

  • mrtin on 15/12/2016 - 23:26

    Nice work

  • mweston on 15/12/2016 - 23:30

    Great stuff, thank you! :-)

  • notpotatoman on 15/12/2016 - 23:30

    So many worthy charities, difficult to choose just one to vote for!

  • kez36 on 15/12/2016 - 23:35

    Great initiative! I prolly need a new year resolution to spend less time on here =p

  • BertieBrown on 15/12/2016 - 23:37

    It is fantastic that OzBargain has decided to do this; I reckon what a really creative and fun way to participate in and encourage giving, at a time of the year when some of our most vulnerable and disadvantaged both at home and abroad are having a really tough time of things.

    I'm really proud to be able to contribute in some small way to this and to be a member of OzBargain.

    I say thank you Scotty & OzBargain for the opportunity to add another $10 (I hope I've done that right). Great job everyone who's commented already. I hope and wish that you all have a safe and enjoyable Christmas.

  • emoticon on 15/12/2016 - 23:40

    Great Work!!

  • StarV on 15/12/2016 - 23:41

    Great work Ozbargain!

  • DChiuch on 15/12/2016 - 23:42

    Animal Liberation Victoria - https://www.alv.org.au/

  • Eisa01 on 15/12/2016 - 23:52
    +1

    I initially thought, a charity for the Aleppo would be a good option, but Doctors Without Borders are providing a much need service in war torn countries.

  • BargainQuail on 16/12/2016 - 00:01

    oo

  • zhenjie on 16/12/2016 - 00:02

    Great idea! +10

  • spritz on 16/12/2016 - 00:04

    sounds good

  • schm2 on 16/12/2016 - 00:04

    Good work OzBargain!

  • tycoonz on 16/12/2016 - 00:05
    Suggested Autism SA

    About 1 in 68 people are born with Autism, and with no cure and unknown own reasons for cause, research is ongoing. Autism SA provides ongoing support for both children and adults and their families, and from personal experience their support and advice has been extremely useful.

    http://www.autismsa.org.au

  • zakarados on 16/12/2016 - 00:06

    +$10

    • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2016 - 08:23

      $20

  • baskets2k on 16/12/2016 - 00:06

    TOP effort! Great way to end the year!

  • JY1 on 16/12/2016 - 00:08

    +$10

  • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2016 - 00:09

    Good job

  • a-friend on 16/12/2016 - 00:18

    Awesome

  • Chilldude22 on 16/12/2016 - 00:18

    +1

  • shanakatak on 16/12/2016 - 00:26

    Great work

  • tryagain on 16/12/2016 - 00:28

    I'll go for compassion, although there are plenty of worthy charities, those that provide basic human needs to those without are top of my list.

  • Opulentus on 16/12/2016 - 00:30

    Thanks for the great work this year all, looking forward to more in 2017!

  • ScaryZombie on 16/12/2016 - 00:32

    A good cause

  • melk on 16/12/2016 - 00:33

    +$10

  • ukmark on 16/12/2016 - 00:38

    I'm worth $10…. Woo

  • DisneyPrincess on 16/12/2016 - 00:47

    Great job!! Love this!!

  • ShortyX on 16/12/2016 - 00:48
    Suggested METRO Care

    Please include METRO Care - http://metrocare.org.au

    We believe that a community is made great by those willing to work together for the overall benefit of those in it.
    It’s because of this, that we focus on working collaboratively with our regional community to develop unique, targeted and innovative programs that empower people today to equip them for a better tomorrow. We’re a not-for-profit charity that services the Toowoomba Regional Community coordinating a number of programs and initiatives, working with people of all ages and from all walks of life.

  • demmogorgon on 16/12/2016 - 00:54

    Great effort and great cause. Best Post of the entire year…

  • Luckyuser on 16/12/2016 - 00:55
    +2
    Suggested Heartfelt

    https://www.heartfelt.org.au

    I would love to nominate a charity which I unfortunately had to use 2 years ago. My premature son was a very sick baby and passed away in hospital when he was 4 months old, heartfelt were notified and they came in the next morning to take the most beautiful images of our son after he had passed away.

    They do amazing work that is absolutely priceless!!!

  • ironplus on 16/12/2016 - 00:58

    More reasons why I love this sites. Great work!

  • gazzas on 16/12/2016 - 01:01

    Great work Scotty! Wish I could vote for more than one charity.

  • silverrat23 on 16/12/2016 - 01:04

    Wow, thanks for the great work Scotty!

  • jenki on 16/12/2016 - 01:04

    Bear Cottage gets my vote, but all the charities on the list are great :)

  • driveahardbargain on 16/12/2016 - 01:07

    Woot

  • unelectric on 16/12/2016 - 01:16

    Onya

  • ATangk on 16/12/2016 - 01:25

    I hope the money doesnt go to those "charities" which pass on very little of the donated amount…

  • lisss on 16/12/2016 - 01:33

    Thank you OzB :) Generous as always!

  • sharks on 16/12/2016 - 01:36

    Voted. Good on you Scotty

  • trustnoone on 16/12/2016 - 01:49

    What if the money doesn't distribute equally and someone is a cent short :p. Seriously though thats awesome!

    • xoom on 16/12/2016 - 06:24

      They grab you by the legs. Hang you upside down and give you a shake down till money fall out your pockets and add it to the donation. If still not distributing equally. Scotty rinses and repeat with someone else.

      Just kidding.

      Merry christmas everyone. Tis not just the silly but also the season of giving.

  • IgnitionS15 on 16/12/2016 - 02:18

    Hey awesome gesture this means alot! Voted for the cancer council

  • Kanasuke on 16/12/2016 - 02:40

    ty

  • pinchies on 16/12/2016 - 02:42

    Here's my 2 cents 10 dollars!
    Thanks Scott.

  • Lucky13 on 16/12/2016 - 02:58
    +1

    What a great idea for Christmas Scotty.

    I've got a suggestion for a charity to donate to too, it's the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation - https://foundation.petermac.org/

  • iridiumstem on 16/12/2016 - 03:02

    Welp, as they say, sharing is caring.

  • Kolagenplus on 16/12/2016 - 03:35

    Good work, thanks

  • Cheeseisgood on 16/12/2016 - 04:55

    Great work ozbargain!

  • exxonsign on 16/12/2016 - 05:38

    Congratulations on all the donations over the years. Inspiring stuff, well done.

  • MoMoneyMoProblems on 16/12/2016 - 05:53

    Excellent work.

  • dd22qq on 16/12/2016 - 05:54

    Vote registered, good job.

  • xeion on 16/12/2016 - 06:37

    I've been supporting Legacy all year. Now to support another Army, the salvo's.

  • Thespottedcow on 16/12/2016 - 07:16
    Suggested Movember Foundation Australia

    Great work. I'm Suggesting Movember Foundation Australia (https://au.movember.com) as a recipient.

  • Shadowsfury on 16/12/2016 - 07:17

    Voted, thanks again.

  • simouny21 on 16/12/2016 - 07:22

    Heres my 2 cents.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2016 - 07:23

    This is a great initiative! Well done Ozbargain!

  • Cleartype on 16/12/2016 - 07:37

    Fantastic, +$10

  • Rogaor on 16/12/2016 - 07:37

    Thanks

  • blindferret on 16/12/2016 - 07:41

    Well done Scotty.

  • kasumi on 16/12/2016 - 07:42

    Thanks Scotty

  • orangeblossom on 16/12/2016 - 07:44

    Great work!

  • Porco Rosso on 16/12/2016 - 07:47

    Great initiative! Thank you!

  • maze on 16/12/2016 - 07:57

    $10 :)

  • Derpaldinho on 16/12/2016 - 08:12

    Good work Scotty!

  • aaraggornn on 16/12/2016 - 08:17

    +$10

  • j4ck on 16/12/2016 - 08:17

    Go team!

  • keepa on 16/12/2016 - 08:21

    great stuff ozbargain

  • Pynylopy on 16/12/2016 - 08:29

    Wow, so hard to choose only one - I love that you're dividing the money between several voted for charities. Incredible generosity, have a great Christmas everyone :)

  • dealman on 16/12/2016 - 08:30

    Allan Bellows Foundation

  • Tcm9669 on 16/12/2016 - 08:33

    Excellent work guys! Keep it up.

  • cassidy02 on 16/12/2016 - 08:37

    Great work 😊

  • Twirtle2 on 16/12/2016 - 08:37

    +$10 awesome initiative

  • TailsK on 16/12/2016 - 08:39
    Suggested St Vincent de Paul

    Great initiative.

    What about adding St Vincent de Paul? https://www.vinnies.org.au

  • Tech and cars on 16/12/2016 - 08:44

    This is great! Would you guys like to create a paypal option where we can anonymously deposit a small amount?

    It would be great to see a huge dollar value being raised from the entire OZB Community.

    OzBargain is the best website on the entire planet. Thank you so much for a great 2016! Here is to an amazing 2017 Cheers!

    • scotty on 16/12/2016 - 08:55
      +1

      I think it is best to give to your choice of charity individually. I don't want to take money from the community and the accounting for that is going to be a bit messy.

    • TailsK on 16/12/2016 - 09:19
      +1

      If you donate yourself, you'll be able to claim it on tax too. :)

  • gnomesandco on 16/12/2016 - 08:45

    This is an awesome initiative!

  • durendal on 16/12/2016 - 08:46

    Great work Scotty and team!

    I would add SPRA - Sydney Pet Rescue & Adoption http://www.sydneypetrescue.com.au/

    Rescuing abandoned pets from streets. This charity does not have a shelter and all pets (around 30 atm) are in their temporary accommodation at SPRA's supporters. All donations are used for vet bills, vaccinations, and food.

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