“The Salvation Army, and this year I'm going to donate to the Solace House. They help children who have had traumatic experiences work through them.”

— Jack McCart, project manager, Wamego

“Anyone ringing a bell outside a supermarket.”

— Andrew Moshirnia, graduate research assistant, Stockton, Calif.

“I give money to The Salvation Army and toys to Toys for Tots.”

— Anne Freeman, homemaker, Lawrence

“Doctors Without Borders, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Farm Sanctuary and Heifer International.”

— Dave Besson, teacher, Newark, N.J.