I know plenty of charities who would prefer the money. Manpower is freely available for most charities at least down here in SoCal (maybe people have less time

I know plenty of charities who would prefer the money. Manpower is freely available for most charities at least down here in SoCal (maybe people have less time to do good works up in the Bay Area?). Money, however, is the primary factor limiting their capacity to perform their charitable activities. Let's put it this way: with $100 but no volunteers, you can still acquire supplies, services, or manpower. With 10 volunteers but no money, you can twiddle your thumbs.