Change For Change

Of course, that dollar figure didn’t come from one source alone, rather each dollar collected was added into the said figure, changing millions of lives. This year, make your dollar matter. Check out these free apps that make giving a cinch.

Charity Miles

Here’s an app that enables you to donate, without dipping into your bank account. As simple as opening the app and choosing a charity— this app measures the distance that you bike, walk or run, earning charitable money for your chosen cause. Start racking up the miles—every cent counts!

iOS and Android

One Today

One good deed a day makes for a better tomorrow.

Every day, discover a new non-profit organization. If you like the mission, donate a dollar. You will see displayed a real-world photo, a short story and the satisfaction of knowing that you have done your part to change the world.

iOS and Android

Donate A Photo

Finally, an actual reason to take a selfie. For every photo you share through Donate a Photo, Johnson and Johnson will donate one dollar to a cause you want to help. The app tracks the organizations that you have helped and notifies you once their goal has been achieved. Over 127,000 photos have been uploaded thus far.

iOS and Android

Budge

Challenge a friend and support charity at the same time— it’s a win-win. From a game of chess to a sack race, whoever loses makes a small donation to a worthy cause. With an array of charities to choose from, this is far from being considered punishment.

iOS

Give 2 Charity

Carry your phone and make a difference. Give 2 Charity calculates the distance you have traveled with your phone in your pocket. After reaching certain goals, users receive points, which are turned into money. The money then will go to a meaningful cause, such as assisting other countries in obtaining clean drinking water.

iOS and Android

ResQwalk

Discover local dog parks and help raise resources for animal welfare organizations simply by walking—your pooch will thank you later. Activity is measured by using GPS and involves you traveling at a speed less than 14 mph. Every month, your distances will be accessed and your earnings appropriately distributed. Looks as if change really is one step away.

iOS and Android