We give to animal charities. We also give to food banks. It's good for us to help when and where we can.
If you are interested in non-denominational child charities, you may call your local Children's Hospital or the Ronald McDonald House Charity. We've seen first hand how that charity benfits families of sick children. They provide a place to stay for families when their kids are in the hospitals. Some children have to have treatments really often and their family may live hours away. It's a burden lifted off these familes when they have a place to stay and shower. Just a thought. ;)
http://www.rmhc.com/