This is not to say that one should not help others. But money is finite. And yes, it is wonderful that there are great institutions all over the country promoting religious life, and generally keeping the flame alive.
However, pretty much all of us live near our own institutions. They might not be household names all over the world, and they may not "help" get our kids married if it ever comes out that we support them, but they need us.
The organizations that feed and clothe the poor, help the sick, educate children with disabilities, run volunteer ambulance services, and also just plain old schools in our neighborhoods need immediate attention.
They may not be a marquee names, but they deserve top billing on our charity ledgers.
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