I have long felt that poor rural people get very little press coverage by our media. If you're looking for a GREAT charity, run totally by volunteers, you should check out
www.BabyThreadsofNH.com. They help the many truly poor people in northern New Hampshire and Vermont. They need knitted goods for any age person. I recently visited them and saw them in action. A more dedicated group of volunteers you will never meet! Anything you send will be most greatly appreciated.