James 1:27 states “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” This is our calling. We are to be charitable and help others. Giving is important, and so is making sure that the money goes to legitimate charities. When tragedies occur charities come out of the woodwork asking for donations. You can verify the validity of charities at the following website:
https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/search-for-tax-exempt-organizations