'Tis the season for sharing

During this holiday season, we want to share our blessings with others and help improve our world. These are some of our favorite national charitable organizations, which seek solutions to a wide variety problems. If you can, please support one of them or support one of your favorites not listed here. The stars in each description refer to the organization's rating in Charity Navigator.
Environment and animals
Civil rights and humanitarian
News and media
Local to Columbus