No matter what time of year it is, it\u2019s always good to try and be helpful to those around you whether it\u2019s donating time, money or resources. But, during the end of the year is when the Christmas spirit is high and people are really focused on giving back in a major way.<\/p>\n
Last year, Americans\u00a0donated over $400 billion to charities<\/a>\u00a0and this year will probably be no different. If you\u2019re looking for some ideas about cannabis-related organizations that you can donate to this year, check out this list of places doing good work to help change the future of the cannabis industry for the better.<\/p>\n Based in\u00a0California<\/a>, this organization is dedicated to easing the pain and suffering of patients with terminal illnesses. They use their resources and relationships with hospitals, assisted living services and health facilities to provide free or low cost high-quality, lab-tested cannabis low-income patients with chronic conditions. There are a number of ways to contribute to this organization from donating a one-time amount of your choice to volunteering your time to dispense cannabis or provide education to patients. Companies and cultivators can also get in on the action by donating cannabis that the organization can give to patients.<\/p>\n This Oakland-founded but nationally-focused non-profit\u2019s core mission is to build economic and political for people of color in the cannabis industry through community organizing, policy advocacy and economic development. Though the cannabis industry is booming, black people make us less than 5 percent of its founders and business owners and black consumers are\u00a03 times more likely to be targeted in racially-biased arrests<\/a>. The organization hosts annual business accelerator for entrepreneurs, offers apprenticeships with local cannabis companies and provides the community with regular events from legal clinics to monthly member meetings.<\/p>\n With a focus on research, education and advocacy, this non-profit aims to provide families with up-to-date information and resources about cannabinoid therapy for a number of conditions. They offer classes to educate both the public as well as healthcare practitioners and medical professionals about cannabis science and even provide a care team to answer questions via phone and email from clients. Donations help them to continue funding and conducting research while advocating for increased access for families in need of treatment. You can take action by giving money towards specific programs, volunteering your skills locally in Colorado Springs or remotely or even by following them on social media and sharing their content with others to help raise awareness.<\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret that the War on Drugs has ruined the lives of many men and women, disproportionately affecting communities of color. That\u2019s why this organization is focused on raising awareness around the issue as well as creating opportunities for people of color to participate and profit in the cannabis industry. They are rooted in reparative, economic and environmental justice to advocate for an inclusive industry that prioritizes social responsibility. Donations go towards community-based organizations that offer various programs including expungement and re-entry after incarceration.<\/p>\n Straddling the intersection of cannabis industry, racial equity and reparative justice, this non-profit recognizes legalization as a civil rights issue that has yet to live up to the hype. For them, true equity goes beyond just licensing but means equal access to management and employee leadership roles for people of color in the cannabis industry. Funding helps them with some of their goals they\u2019re advocating for which include providing emergency assistance for small farmers of color, access to jobs regardless of prior criminal convictions and programs that offer prioritized licensing, business assistance, and mentorship to people who have been directly impacted by cannabis prohibition.<\/p>\n TELL US,<\/b>\u00a0do you contribute to charities during the holidays?<\/p>\n The post 5 Cannabis Organizations to Donate to this Holiday<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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