Giving The Gift of Charity

The past year was tough, no doubt. With that in mind, USA WEEKEND offers an expert guide to holiday gift giving that can make a real difference. Here's how you can end the year on a positive note!

For answers, USA WEEKEND Magazine has assembled its annual panel of gift-buying authorities to weigh in: Robyn Freedman Spizman, author of "Make It Memorable: An A-to-Z Guide to Making Any Event, Gift or Occasion ... Dazzling!"; online shopping expert Kristine Dang of RedEnvelope; Neiman Marcus holiday catalog queen Ginger Reeder; and Hollywood celebrity shopper Allana Baroni, who has bought gifts for Clint Eastwood, Jim Carrey and countless others:

Want to give the gift of charity this holiday shopping season? Here are foundations, sites and stores making it easier, whether you're looking to combine a traditional gift with a donation or to simply give a charitable gift in someone's name:

Read USA WEEKEND Magazine's Article On Charitable Stocking Stuffers.