https://plondofoundation.org/journal Guides and stories on giving well and helping children in northeast Louisiana. en-us Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://plondofoundation.org/journal/child-hunger-in-louisiana https://plondofoundation.org/journal/child-hunger-in-louisiana Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT James Carter Child Poverty Child hunger in Louisiana and across the US is real and fixable. See what food insecurity does to a child's day and how your gift can put food on the table. https://plondofoundation.org/journal/how-to-check-if-a-charity-is-legitimate https://plondofoundation.org/journal/how-to-check-if-a-charity-is-legitimate Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Sofia Ramirez Nonprofit Guide Check if a charity is legitimate in 10 minutes. Use the EIN, IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search, and Charity Navigator to give with confidence. https://plondofoundation.org/journal/how-tax-deductible-donations-work https://plondofoundation.org/journal/how-tax-deductible-donations-work Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Daniel Okafor Nonprofit Guide Learn how tax-deductible donations work, what 501(c)(3) status means, which receipts you need, and how to keep clean records when you give to a charity. https://plondofoundation.org/journal/monthly-giving-vs-one-time-donations https://plondofoundation.org/journal/monthly-giving-vs-one-time-donations Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Maya Thompson Ways to Give Monthly giving or a one-time gift? Learn how each works, why steady support helps children most, and how to pick the option that fits your budget.