Charities & Organizations

Anyone familiar with the grant writing process can tell you the tremendous work involved with researching and completing the application requirements. On this long list are letters of...

Every 90 minutes, another person is diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's Disease). ALS, which typically attacks both the upper and lower motor neurons and causes...

Because the POW-MIA flag design has never been copyrighted, it is often reproduced on bumper stickers, signs and shirts in a number of different colors. The official flag adopted in the early...

need to stretch a buck? saving on your food can be easy, and fun! try new recipes and use programs for saving money on food and anyone can eat for less, with out being on food stamps.

Taking your work group, sports team, family or classmates to a volunteer activity is a great way to breakdown barriers and build strong relationships. It’s also a tremendous benefit to the...

Bring Joy to Gift Giving? Meaningful Christmas gifts? Who has time for that?! Giving people 'stuff' as Christmas gifts is easier and faster than thinking about what would make a memorable or...

Are you looking for something fulfilling in your life? Do you want to make a lasting impact in the life of a child? If you answered a resounding “Yes!” to those questions, then becoming a Mentor...

Volunteers are the lifeblood of charitable organizations. Many organizations could not succeed without the work of willing people in the communities. Here are some simple tips on how you can be a...

I recently volunteered at a local food pantry and I was so moved by the love and kindness of the volunteers. They educated us on the overwhelming need for local families and senior citizens who...

The Canadian Society for Industrial Security (CSIS) is a professional organization that defines its mission as "promoting professional security leadership through ethics, standards and education."...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers a variety of grants to groups and organizations. Before applying for any HUD grants, an applicant must complete the proper...

Obtaining a federal grant is a difficult process. To win a federal grant takes a solid project, an applicant that can prove its capability to pull off the project it is proposing and a request for...

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations over one billion people in the world are hungry. The poor and hungry are in need of help from those who have resources...

There are many needy people who will have limited food and clothing this season due to lack of money from loss of employment, inability to find a job, and/or just plain poor living conditions. ...

Start a new family tradition this year, by seeking out and sponsoring a family in need during the Holidays. With today’s economic crisis, there are many families out of jobs and in need of help...

In this lesson, you will learn how to record your church services and import them into your mac computer.

During these times we all may need assistance in one way or another. If you are receiving benefits from the government such as: food stamps, public housing, and Medicaid you may be able to qualify...

There are three basic steps to successful fund-raising. They are simple, but hard work to accomplish. Don't let people tell you grant writing is easy money. It's not. Grant writing is basically...

Did you know that an African child dies every 30 seconds from the blood-borne disease malaria? Mosquitoes are the main transmitters of the disease to humans, and malaria could be prevented more...

Being a handicapped individual doesn't mean that you can't participate in the country's economy and enjoy the benefits that come with being a citizen of our society. There are government grants...

In many cases, donating to refugees and other displaced people is giving to those who have lost everything from their past: their home, their family members, their countries--everything but their...

According to Allison Marsh of the National Postal Museum, the mailbox has been around for more than 150 years. The designs for mail receptacles have changed somewhat with time, but their function...

As the popularity of the internet has grown, many online support groups and forums have been developed with the aim of connecting people around the world for a common cause. While there are...

Many times government agencies and private foundations will ask to interview a organization before a grant in awarded. Getting asked to have a interview with a perspective funding agency is huge...

Sears has more than 2,300 branded and affiliated stores in the United States and Canada, and is one of the largest departments store brands in the country. Sears Holding, the parent company, also...

Donating to a local charity is an admirable personal attribute. You may desire to donate a big-ticket item, such as a car or a mobile home, to a well-deserved organization in your area. You can...

There are many children in need, probably alot closer to your home, than you may think. Their family may be in crisis and they may be without adequate food or clothing. Helping children or people...

The real meaning of Christmas is giving, love and hope. Love is an action word. Giving a gift to a needy, disadvantaged child that lives in a third-world country would fill their hearts' with joy...

The American Heart Association (AHA) raises money to support medical research for cardiovascular disease and provides educational and community programs on reducing the risk of heart disease and...

Many of us have old pieces of exercise equipment lying around the house taking up much needed space. We may have purchased the equipment after making a New Year's resolution to shed unwanted...

If you are blessed enough to be financially stable, why not donate some of your time to help people in need. There are many different ways to help people in need, and it does not need to be just...

During the holidays, many people turn their thoughts to helping those less fortunate. These days more and more people are finding themselves with very little to give, and yet still desire to lend...

In today's economic climate, many police departments run on tight budgets with restrictions on expenditures for resources. Grant providers are the key to giving departments the resources, training...

Whether you are an administrator of a public high school or overseeing a private or parochial school, there is grant money to help your school fill in the gaps where budgets cannot sufficiently...

New or used manual wheelchairs can cost anywhere from $200 to more than $1,000. This can be a tremendous expense for those who might already have high medical bills---the elderly and the disabled....

Whether you're looking for a support group for addiction recovery, depression, medical conditions and recovery or needing someone to talk to about being a military wife or single dad, there is a...

Veterans can receive health care from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as long as they meet certain qualifications. Applicants can visit the regional VA medical center or utilize the...

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological affliction that is increasing rapidly toward a pandemic status. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one out of every 150 children are affected...

The voluntary sector in the United States has been around since early colonial times. The voluntary sector was created through the need for systems of support among the early settlers. These...

The National Institutes of Health estimates that if trends continue, the number of people age 65 and older will double by 2030. Though growing in number, older Americans appear healthier than past...

The Office of Personnel Management, or OPM, is the arm of the federal government that manages its civilian job force. Most federal employees are covered by two retirement systems--the Civil...

Do you owe Back rent? Cant pay your bills? Layed off and need Rent money? Every taxpayer has money available to them.

You've gone through the training, you have your paperwork all together, and now it's time to actually meet with the girls! Before panic sets in and you wonder why did you do this to yourself,...

Creating an organization within a group home can be a positive endeavor which will provide a series of benefits to the membership of the home. The new organization will provide the forum by which...

A youth organization aimed at teaching agriculture to middle and high school students, the Future Farmers of American (FFA) encourages activities at the local, state and national level. These...

Animal welfare organizations often rely heavily on donations, which can put the organizations in perilous financial positions. The key to maintaining a successful organization lies in...

The Forth Worth Museum of Science and History, which started as the first children's museum in Texas, features a planetarium, an IMAX movie theater and interactive exhibits geared toward children,...

International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the strengths and triumphs of women and to draw attention to their causes.

Kentucky has several detox centers throughout the state. In 2005, an initiative called the Recovery Kentucky program began to address the drug and alcohol problems throughout the state. The goal...

Collecting and donating Coke tabs and other pop tabs is a great way to donate funds to charities. Donating tabs from different types of cans allows you to help a needy family or a legitimate...