charities

noun

1. 1

   An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.

2. 2

   The goods or money given to those in need.

3. 3

   Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.

4. 4

   In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.

5. 5

   Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.