Charities & Organizations

I'm already saving $420 per year with very little effort (and that is just counting what I save in gardening, landscape, & pesticides)!!! It is just amazing how much Senior Citizens know...

Clothes are a necessity of life. You need clothes for every occasion. We all have clothes for work, clothes for school, clothes for relaxing in and clothes for special events. In time, we...

Community resources are a group of services and/or assistance programs that are provided to the members of a community for free or at an affordable price. Each resource is made available to...

Girl Scouts is a popular youth organization for girls. The goal of any Girl Scout troop is to build character skills like leadership, values and social consciousness that will help young girls...

The pressure is on, ideas are flowing around the room and excitement is in the air... a fundraiser is being planned and as each topic is addressed, and someone shows their enthusiasm by offering...

As the times change in our world we seem to forget how important it is to do nice things for others. It seems today people expect more and don't give as much and we need to start. So in this...

After applying to become an Americorps NCCC corpsmember through the Americorps website, you will receive a letter response to set up a phone interview. The interview will consist of several...

Knowing something that few other people know and belonging to a special group can provide you with a sense of personal empowerment. Perhaps you've fantasized about belonging to an elite...

Community service projects are a great way for teens to get involved in and give back to their communities. These projects also give teens a deeper understanding of the world around them and a...

There are several types of animal shelters, each with its own unique purpose. Some shelters will accept any animal from any citizen, while others may accept only one breed or species. The...

Everyday, we see heart wrenching scenes of children in foreign countries living in abject poverty and conflicted areas. If you have decided that you would like provide educational, health and...

Youth retreats are an excellent way for young adults to have an opportunity to work together in a group but also to grow individuality. It is important to have activities planned for the retreat....

Soldiers can always use support. A simple letter telling them they are appreciated, can mean so much when they are stationed far away from home, friends and family, and put in dangerous places and...

Some people do not understand that having a nonprofit company is similar to having a regular business. It requires much planning and strategic implementation to make it work. It is all well and...

Canada is home to many charitable organizations that are worthy of donations of time and money. Some of Canada's charities aid the elderly while others focus on Canada's youth. There are also...

Posters are essential for the promotion of any museum exhibition. Posters also provide museumgoers with a piece of memorabilia. A well-designed poster can be a work of art in itself and many...

The pinewood derby is an exciting event for Cub Scouts. It gives the Scout a chance to use tools, build a car and race that car against their friends. As Scouting has grown, the Boy Scouts of...

Whether sudden or gradual, the loss a sense is a traumatic experience. An individual who loses her sight undergoes the devastation of not being able to view the world and all that it encompasses....

According to the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, up to two million people are without homes in the United States. A lot of people believe that the homelessness are mostly...

The leatherwork merit badge is a symbol of pride for those in the Boy Scouts who take the time to earn it. There are several requirements that a scout must meet before earning this prestigious...

Many people feel lost and alone when facing the death of a parent, sibling, child or spouse. While those around us may try to be supportive, the friendship and support of those who have...

Everyone gets excited when they see Girl Scout cookies. However, despite the popularity of the Girl Scout cookie tradition, your troop needs more fundraising ideas throughout the year to raise...

Molybdenum is a gray, metallic-colored, hard metal. It was discovered in 1778 by Carl Scheele. It can be found on the periodic table between chromium and tungsten. After World War II, the uses for...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicates that only 10 percent of used cell phones are recycled or donated. Cell phone donation can help the environment, charities and the...

With 6-foot-long legs and equally long necks, giraffes are the tallest animals on four legs, according to the San Diego Zoo website. These yellow-and-brown herbivores enjoy a diet of leaves and...

Charity auctions are held by non profit organizations, foundations, churches and celebrities to raise money for different causes. Artworks, antiques, celebrity clothing, sports memorabilia,...

Soon enough it will be the holidays and once again you will plunge yourself into being the good citizen. When the season is gone, so too is our gift of giving unto others less fortunate. This...

Haiti has struggled in recent years and is one the United Nations list of nations that needs help in improving service delivery and responding to disasters. Haiti is considered the poorest nation...

Group meetings can be great opportunities to get things accomplished. Policies can be set, decisions can be made, and plans can be constructed at group meetings. Group meetings can also allow...

Supporters of tithing, the voluntary practice of donating 10 percent of one's income to a church, point to the Bible as the origin of the practice. Yet in many ways, tithing is a distinctly modern...

Many grant options are available to churches and houses of worship, but often the process of locating and applying for grants can be cost-prohibitive, and the research process alone can be...

Grants to help build churches are often an under-tapped resource for a church building campaign or capital project. While churches should consider many sources of funding, including loans and...

Dare drug abuse resistance education was developed to stop the use of drugs and gang wars. You may have heard people in the community talking about D.A.R.E and thought that it was just another...

The state of Virginia offers a number of grant opportunities for community organizations within Virginia. These grants support local work in the environment, arts and humanities.

Books have a way of piling up, and before you know it, bookshelf space is at a premium. Instead of just discarding all that reading material or taking it to your local thrift store, think about...

Sometimes there are ways to make money that are right before our eyes, but we never consider them. One that you probably overlook every time that you look in the mirror is your hair. Because...

Every American who was alive on September 1, 2001 remembers where they were and what they were doing that day when they heard the horrible news. It was absolutely unthinkable that something like...

Tricky tray fundraisers have been known by many names since their creation. They have been dubbed penny auctions, Chinese basket auctions, gift auctions and brown bag auctions. For all of these...

Perhaps you have purchased a cemetery plot and no longer want it. Maybe you've moved far away from that cemetery or have decided on other arrangements. Your unwanted plot could help people in...

Kids are the future--so the more they learn now, the better they and their society will be later. Teaching children to become active citizens and to give to those in need are lessons that cannot...

In 1996, the Health Care Eligibility Reform Act provided millions of Vietnam veterans with an overall health benefits package that covers a variety of conditions. Veterans and their families were...

As the name suggests, an ice breaker is a brief game designed to energize guests and expedite mingling. Implementing an ice breaker is an excellent way to start an organizational meeting, whether...

Writing to an inmate can be a great way to help boost his morale and encourage him to complete studies or other programs as he attempts to rehabilitate into civilian life. The experience can be...

Even though not as common as grants in other areas, small church grants are available, even for churches with congregations fewer than 100 people. Understanding your small church's needs and...

"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...

Many people would love to donate money to a cause. Most times, they just need a little encouragement to make that donation. There is no guaranteed way to make people donate, but there are a few...

According to the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), over 7% of the American population meets the criteria for having an alcohol problem. Alcoholism is a factor...

Animal testing is a hotly debated issue. Whether it is important for the health and safety of humans or whether it is unnecessary, inconclusive and cruel, many universities and corporations use...

Low-income families are faced with a host of different challenges. Feeding, clothing, sheltering and entertaining children can be very difficult on a small or non-existent budget. However, there...

Red Hat Societies are fun-loving organizations that celebrate women over 50. The Red Hat Society began with Sue Ellen Cooper's purchase of a bright red hat at a thrift store. Sue wore her hat to a...