Volunteers of America (VOA) is one of the nation's largest human-services organizations, working in inner-city neighborhoods and rural areas for the benefit of children and youth at risk, senior...
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), founded in 1943 by the United States bishops, is the international relief agency of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. Primary uses of CRS funds in...
The Public Broadcasting Service is a non-profit public broadcasting television service that is owned collectively by its 354 member TV stations in the United States. Headquartered in Arlington,...
Food Not Bombs was born in the 1980s, when a group of people protested against the nuclear plant in Cambridge, Massachusetts by spray-painting "Money for food, not bombs" around the city. It is an...
The American Red Cross was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton. This humanitarian organization is part of an international organization offering protection and assistance to victims of war and...
The Salvation Army was founded in East London in 1865. It is a Christian organization interested in the promotion of Christian beliefs, education, the elimination of poverty and other activities...
In times of natural disasters, several organizations step in to assist the victims with food, clothing and temporary shelter. Operation HOPE, through the HOPE Coalition, is the only organization...
The Humane Society of the United States is the largest society concerned with the welfare of animals. The society has programs to fight against the inhumane treatment of animals, especially in...
The Church World Service is a ministry overseen by the 35 members of the National Council of Churches USA. This ministry was founded in 1946 to provide assistance to people in need and encourage...
Operation Blessing USA is an organization founded in 1978 by televangelist Pat Robertson. It provides humanitarian services such as helping children in desperate situations, providing disaster and...
The International Relief Friendship Foundation is an organization focused on providing relief to people in hardship due to poverty, natural disasters and violence. The IRFF also conducts programs...
The Young Women's Christian Association was founded in the UK in 1855, during the industrial revolution. This organization empowers women and encourages them to become leaders who represent human...
The Make A Wish Foundation is dedicated to bringing joy to children suffering from life-threatening illnesses by granting their wishes. The foundation was inspired by a little boy suffering from...
USAID stands for United States Agency for International Development. USAID focuses on bringing financial support, health care and democracy to areas in Africa, Asia and the Near East, Latin...
Oxfam is an international alliance of 13 organizations and thousands of partners whose aim is to end poor conditions in developing countries. Oxfam International focuses on providing economical...
Since 1900, the Nobel Foundation has been celebrating the world's educational and humanitarian achievements through the funds established in the will of Alfred Nobel. Alfred Nobel was an author,...
FEMA stands for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It is operated by the U.S. government. The agency teams with other organizations to help provide emergency relief when disaster strikes....
AmeriCares is a humanitarian organization that responds to disasters and poor living conditions worldwide. AmeriCares also focuses some efforts on helping people in the United States with health...
The Junior Red Cross was established in 1917 as an answer to the need for youth involvement in the efforts to help the country through World War I. Millions of kids joined to support and assist...
The Meals on Wheels Association of America provides incredibly low cost nutritional meals to senior citizens who need them. The Meals on Wheels headquarters is located in Alexandria, Virginia, but...
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Learn how to volunteer time and money to charities and organizations in your town or around the world. From how to donate used furniture, cars and computers, to how to avoid charity scams, eHow shows you how to give back. Want to feel good around the holidays? Learn how to volunteer at a soup kitchen on Thanksgiving or any other time of year. Already volunteering your time to a philanthropic enterprise? eHow also has How Tos on effective fund raising for nonprofits and youth organization.
