charities

plural of charity

(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
(countable, uncountable) In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
(archaic, countable, uncountable) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.
(Philippines, US, countable, informal, uncountable) A free throw.