Committed to the belief that every life is valuable, the mission of Angels' Place is to provide single parents in the Pittsburgh, PA region who are low-income, full-time students with the help needed to complete their education, so that they may secure satisfying employment, establish careers and become self-sufficient citizens.
No child should grow up hungry in America, but one in five children struggles with hunger. Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign is ending childhood hunger in this nation by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day.
The No Kid Hungry campaign connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. The campaign also engages the public to make ending childhood hunger a national priority.
Montgomery Hospice is an independent, nonprofit hospice serving residents of Montgomery County, Maryland, since 1981. Montgomery Hospice provides professional medical, emotional, and spiritual care for children and adults in the last months, weeks, and days of life. We depend on community support for costs not covered by patientsθ² insurance and to provide grief support and education to the community without charge. Patients are admitted without regard to insurance status or financial resources.
Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is celebrating its 35th anniversary by creating a future of NO MORE VICTIMS™. MADD is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these crimes and prevent underage drinking. MADD supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every ten minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. Learn more at madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD.
To help combat the primary causes of euthanasia (overpopulation and illness), Animal Trustees of Austin opened Austin's first Spay/Neuter clinic in 1997, and first well animal care clinic in 2002. We promote and ensure humane treatment with compassion and respect for all animals. The clinics provide affordable veterinary care to low-income pet owners including sterilization, vaccinations, special surgical procedures and lifesaving treatments. The Spay/Neuter Clinic has safely performed over 100,000 surgeries since opening in 1997, and the Wellness Clinic has provided services to over 212,000 animals.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington is a full service agency that serves 21 counties and 7 independent cities across Virginia, reaching from the D.C. border to the Northern Neck past Fredericksburg to the Shenandoah mountains along the West Virginia border.
First Candle is a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to safe pregnancies and the survival of babies through the first years of life. Current priorities are to eliminate Stillbirth, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) with programs of research, education and advocacy. They also provide compassionate grief support to all those affected by the death of a baby through a dedicated crisis hotline.
Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is a 70-acre, non-profit, storybook resort in Central Florida that provides unforgettable, cost-free vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Their goal is to provide the happiness that inspires hope to these precious children along with the opportunity to create family memories that will last a lifetime. Since 1986, with the help of many generous individuals, corporations and partnering wish-granting organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 127,000 families from all 50 states and over 74 countries.
Feed the Children believes that they can create a world where no child goes to bed hungry. Since 1979, Feed the Children has grown into one of the largest U.S.-based charities, collaborating with partners, donors, and communities to make the most significant improvements possible and to hold themselves accountable at every step. Feed the Children is accredited by GuideStar Exchange and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, maintains a 3-star rating from Charity Navigator, and is also a member of InterAction.
Almost completely volunteer-run, StandUp For Kids (SUFK) is the largest non-profit in the United States working with youth, with one sole mission — to end the cycle of youth homelessness. Since 1990, SUFK has offered a continuum of more than 30 programs to address the challenges facing kids on the street — from Don't Run Away preventative programs to street outreach, outreach centers, apartment support, employment skills and other educational opportunities.
DoSomething.org is the country’s largest not-for-profit for young people and social change. Young people are creative, active, wired…and frustrated that our world is so messed up. DoSomething.org harnesses that awesome energy and unleashes it on causes teens care about -- Bullying. Animal cruelty. Homelessness. Cancer. The list goes on.
DoSomething.org spearheads national campaigns so 13- to 25-year-olds can make an impact - without ever needing money, an adult, or a car. Almost every week, a new national campaign is launched. The call to action is always something that has a real impact and doesn't require money, an adult, or a car. With a goal of 5 million active members by 2015, DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US for teens and social change.
At Good360, our mission is to fulfill the needs of nonprofits with corporate product donations. We are driven by a vision that demands constant innovation, leveraging the latest technological and social networking developments to create new and engaging online solutions that strengthen nonprofits and expand corporate citizenship.
We have distributed more than $7 billion in products to a growing network of more than 35,000 nonprofits serving millions of people in need across the globe. In 2012 alone, this included 1.8 million books, 9,660 mattresses, 497,677 articles of clothing and 1.4 million personal care items.
Canine Partners for Life (CPL) trains and places certified service dogs with persons who have physical disabilities, mobility impairments, and seizure and cardiac disorders, to increase their independence and quality of life. By assisting its human partner with many physical tasks and providing constant companionship, a service dog can make the miracle of greater independence possible. Each dog is trained to meet the specific needs of each individual recipient. For many adult recipients, once paired with a service dog, they are able to enter, remain in, or return to the workforce. Our dogs allow children to enjoy a more integrated school experience. Many of our recipients stay healthier longer or may not need a wheelchair or other aid as early, thanks to the help of their dogs.
Kids Beating Cancer was created in 1992 by Margaret Voight Guedes in memory of her son John Voight, who lost his battle with leukemia earlier that year. To this day, turning personal tragedy and adversity into triumph is the core influence that drives Kids Beating Cancer to serve Central Florida's sickest children. Kids Beating Cancer's objective is to eliminate financial barriers so that every child who is diagnosed with cancer, leukemia, and other life threatening diseases in need of a marrow or stem cell transplant can receive life-saving treatment when they need it.
Our roots have always been planted in the community. Since its inception, Capital Caring has helped nearly 84,000 patients and families in the Greater Washington, D.C., region, make the most of every moment by offering holistic care. We care for people from all walks of life, with a wide range of illnesses. Today, Capital Caring serves over 1,100 patients each day through Hospice Services, Palliative Care, Point of Hope Counseling, Inpatient Care and Center for Outcomes, Research and Education.
The purpose of A Wider Circle is not just to provide a service — it is a movement to end poverty.
From providing basic necessities like clothing and furniture, to comprehensive support, including intensive Adult Education courses on Job Skills, Financial Literacy, Healthy Parenting, Stress Management, and Nutrition, A Wider Circle helps children and adults lift themselves out of poverty. To date, through all of its programs, A Wider Circle has served more than 105,000 children and adults.
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