Thoughts on Charity

Although I’m not too enthusiastic about speaking in front of more than three people, I do like this assignment. Charities better our nation and help those in need. Betterment is necessary, and therefore charities are an essential part of our society.
My parents have always been generous, donating money and time to charities like AMVETS and Planned Parenthood. As a child, I helped my elementary school raise money for Riley’s Children Hospital, and I loved walking around my neighborhood, picking up trash. As a Girl Scout, helping those in need has become a habit.
I’m researching into several organizations that I think are worthy of note. I was contemplating writing about Crystal House, an organization that feeds the homeless, but was unable to find any recent information about this charity’s strides. Perhaps Crystal House is no more? There are many praise-worthy charities that exist in Indiana or have chapters in Indiana, so this will be difficult.
As for my speech, well, I’ve never been one for public speaking, but I know this is a fear I must conquer. I fully intend to appeal to pathos, as feelings are both powerful and convincing. I also plan to cite statistics on Indianapolis homeless numbers and other such facts as an appeal to logos. I’m eager to see what other charities people plan on researching.