Hi Galen. It's the same for me, I don't trust charities very much. It's also the same for me, distrust is not synonymous with doing nothing.
And answering the question, I donate part of my time to a small organization I am part of as a psychologist. About six years ago a friend, a victim of workplace bullying, told me that a small group of bullying victims wanted to organize something so they could help others. So I signed up. Since then I give time, money and, when necessary, I assist victims in consultation at a symbolic price.
This is my experience and I am glad that you enjoyed this charity auction and that everything went well.
Nice work on your charitable efforts, if more people did that there would be no need for charitable organisations that are basically just revenue raising for those that run the organisation. Keep up the good work, I'm certain your making a big difference to those you assist.
I completely agree. If it had not been this way, non-profit victims, with the only goal of helping, I would not be collaborating with them.
Best regards.