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