116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Home / Opinion / Letters to the Editor
How to donate your stimulus to someone in poverty
Kalissa Madison
Mar. 28, 2021 1:00 am
Several writers have encouraged people to donate unneeded COVID-19 stimulus relief checks to worthy local nonprofits. I'd like to offer an additional option.
GiveDirectly is raising pandemic relief funds for some of the poorest Americans (those who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits), many of whom lost income in the past year.
As its name implies, the organization gives money directly to recipients to help with rent, food, utilities, etc. This approach is in keeping with the original intent of the stimulus checks. Extensive research has also shown this is one of the most cost-effective ways to help people in poverty.
You can learn much more at givedirectly.org.
Kalissa Madison
Cedar Rapids
Opinion content represents the viewpoint of the author or The Gazette editorial board. You can join the conversation by submitting a letter to the editor or guest column or by suggesting a topic for an editorial to editorial@thegazette.com
Daily Newsletters