Charities

There are so many volunteer opportunities in Lubbock, Texas one can wonder where they fit into the picture. The best way to know what works for you and your family is to know what you can commit...

Each year millions of people hear the call to donate their time, resources or money to a number of charities across the nation and the world. Children's charities, in particular, seem to strike a...

Children going to bed hungry. It is sad but happens more often than one may think. It's not just the third world counties, it is happing right here in America. In this great land there are many...

Children's Emergency Relief International (CERI) is the international division of the Baptist Child & Family Services, and functions as a global organization dedicated to bettering the lives...

"In Haiti, it is a major accomplishment for a child to survive long enough to mark his or her first birthday. In fact, one of every 14 infants in Haiti never reaches that milestone," according to...

Seeing a child in need of clothing, food, love or a family can be heartbreaking and move you to reach out and try to make a difference. Regardless of your resources in terms of time or money,...

Kids love responsibility and feeling like they are making a difference on their own. Fundraising can be a great way to open their eyes to philanthropy while allowing them to exert their...

Door-to-door fundraising can be an effective way to get more community support for a local organization, whether it be a school, sports team or church group. While it can be very effective, make...

Opening an orphanage takes vision, planning and meticulous execution. Depending on the location, you might have to deal with bureaucratic red tape, corrupt officials and unwilling donors....

A child has very little control over the circumstances and events that shape his life. In addition to food, water and shelter, a child needs so much more. Ideally, every child will get love,...

The Children's Wish Foundation International grants the wishes of terminally ill children around the world. One of the methods they use to raise money for their work is through proceeds from the...

Feed the Children, Inc. is an international Christian-charity based in the United States that provides food, medicine, clothes and other forms of support to those in need due to war, famine,...

Every year many families are hard-pressed to afford winter coats for their children. Even a $25 coat at Walmart can seem out of reach when trying to not only feed children but keep them clothed...

To volunteer with children is easy, all you do is find a non-profit organization and apply. The need is great. You can go anywhere in the world and see hurting hungry children. However, we have...

Emergency financial help is available for struggling families facing a myriad of difficulties, be it illness, job loss, disability or a natural disaster. In a down economy, especially a...

Every year, there are thousands of kids around the country who don't get a "visit" from Santa Clause. It's important for everyone to remember these kids around this time of the year. ...

Christmas is a time of giving and receiving. Many children will open tons of colorfully wrapped presents filled with expensive toys and trinkets. However, there are just as many children who won’t...

Raising children challenging on a daily basis, with trying to feed, clothe, and house them. Children should be taught to be charitable as well as right from wrong; all of which should be taught by...

Christmas is a special time of year for children. For some children, there will be no Christmas presents under the tree because their parents cannot afford to buy gifts. If you are one of those...

There are many ways to help a worthy cause. When you have an affinity for a particular children's charity, you want to do everything in your power to see it succeed. If you don't have the money to...

There are millions of orphans in today's world due to the AIDS epidemic and ugly wars. Fortunately, there are also hundreds of charities set up to provide shelter, medical care, education, and...

Many people feel compelled to be even more charitable during the Christmas season. It is the season for giving and there are many wonderful charities to choose from. With a bit of planning you can...

There are literally hundreds of charitable organizations for children in the United States and all of them are doing great things to better the lives of children. But, with so many to choose from,...

Tibet is a Buddhist country north of the Himalayas that was taken over by the communist Chinese in 1949. After an uprising in 1959, many Tibetans went into exile, including the Dalai Lama, their...

One of the most gut wrenching sights is a child with no place to call home. Imagine a child with no warm bed to sleep in; think of a child that doesn't even know where her next meal is coming...

The Committee for Children's goal is to research and provide prevention education for parents and teachers about child abuse and youth violence.