Friend of mine hit the lottery...

[Archae]

Has over $7000, he did have $10,000.

What else can he do with that money?

And no political contributions, he really hates politicians.

[gratuitous]

1. The New Community Project

I posted about them yesterday:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100216189910

[Cracklin Charlie]

2. Winter clothing charities are in need this time of year.

Also, food pantries.

[mnhtnbb]

3. Animal rescue organizations are constantly in need of donations

to provide foster and medical care for abandoned and homeless fur babies.

He can easily find organizations local to his community or region.

[LakeArenal]

4. Animal rescue.

[Floyd R. Turbo]

5. Pizza and beers for the Lounge!

🍕

[Stuart G]

6. Repeat....Food Pantries, ...Food Pantries...Food Pantries.

..Yes, there are people in my neighborhood (& area) who need food....

You wouldn't believe it, but in this well to do suburb, some people don't have enough to eat. (Yes, there are poor
people in the suburb...on very limited income)

[Marthe48]

7. I dreamed I had so much money

I didn't know what to do with it. But I still haven't won the lottery :/

Maybe some ideas he likes:
Contribution to the local humane society, or rescues? If his city has a foundation, maybe contribute to that. Public school arts or sciences programs. Red Cross. Local historical society. Scholarship programs (AFS accepts donations for several of their scholarships)
Local volunteer fire departments.