Charities & Organizations

Everyday there are thousands of people who are losing their jobs and their main resources for supporting their families. There is hope and you can help. The salvation army will take your unwanted...

Don't know what to do with your old baby gear after your child has grown out of them? I have a few ideas to share with you on what to do with those items.

Writing a grant proposal can be difficult, but once you have a system in place it can become simpler for you and your organization.

A great time to earn this try-it is in January and February because February 22 is World Thinking Day. We also discussed other countries besides those presented in the try-it book.

The Global Action Campaign (GCAP) was established by Graca Machel in September 2003. GCAP is a self-described "ambitious civil society campaign." The white band has been adopted as a visual symbol...

Planned activities dramatically increase the happiness, hope and well-being of nursing home residents. Without uplifting organized activities, nursing homes can become dreary, depressing and...

There is no question that the United States Marines are a brave group of men and women who risk their lives for the better of their country. Unfortunately, not all Marines stationed in Afghanistan...

Wilmington Trust is over 100 years old. It acts as one of the foremost banks in Delaware. Wilmington Trust is comprised of three main businesses: Regional Banking, Corporate Client Services and...

You've been selected to become the pastor of a church and you're feeling overwhelmed at the responsibilities and details you are expected to understand and carry out. You need to get to know the...

Poverty in India is widespread, with the nation estimated to have a third of the world's poor. Here you can find out how you can help these people.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated in October. October 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of awareness, education, and empowerment according to nbcam.org, the Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

This is a fun try-it to earn in a Brownie meeting or on a special day when you can make a party out these activities.

Getting rid of clutter is not easy, but can be achieved. It's like eating an elephant.....one step at a time. Here's a few tips to help.

A Silent auction is a type of auction where bids are written on a sheet of paper. At the end of the auction the person with highest listed bid wins the item. This form of auction is perfect for...

Grants for music camps are available both to camps administrators and camp attendees. They cover the cost of equipment, staffing and tuition, allowing a greater number of campers to be exposed to...

Donating your motorcycle to charity is a great alternative to selling if you just want to get rid of it. An unused motorcycle takes up space in your garage, and selling it takes time and money in...

Everyone who wears prescription glasses knows that no matter how much you love them, eventually the time comes when you need to get a new pair. It seems a shame to just throw them away, but what...

Kindwitwi is a village in southern Tanzania that seeks to discover leprosy, treat leprosy, and ultimately eradicate leprosy. With the help of the Rufiji Leprosy Trust, various schools, and a...

Students who are thinking of attending college in an area that will require them to live away from home shouldn't forget to add the cost of housing to their college budget. Dormitory living is...

For as long as there have been philanthropists, needy children have been a high priority. Grants for low income children exist to help these children rise from their limited experiences. These...

Veterans' memorials are erected in order to honor veterans and those that have perished in war. Both countries and states have established foundations to grant funds to groups wishing to restore...

The federal government provides grants to states to help fund foster care programs. These funds provide care to children who are removed from the home on a permanent or temporary basis. The funds...

In an effort to minimize waste and keep our planet healthier, many companies have started accepting used ink cartridges for recycling. Whether you choose to mail your used cartridges in or drop...

Whether you're working directly for a charity organization or are holding a fundraiser that will benefit a charity, having a company to donate items the charity needs or items that can be given as...

A collection of people who come together to address social, political, and legal issues that affect local, regional, or global concerns is known as a think tank. Think tanks are meant to be...

Whether you have a friend or loved one serving in the military in Iraq or just want to make a supportive gesture to the men and women in uniform stationed there, a care package is a great way to...

Many organizations, foundations, endowments and trusts provide faith-based grants for churches. These granters give funding for the areas of evangelism and discipleship, church development and...

Many church functions require volunteers and donations to get them going, either to raise funds or just to minimize costs. Having people who can ask for donations from local business or stores...

Whether you are starting an after-school girls education program or joining up with a team of women-directed nonprofit, there are extensive grant resources to support your organization.

There are many different ways to help people in need, including giving a "Mercy Bag." If you keep a Mercy Bag in your car and ready to give, you will always be ready to extend the hand...

With the downturn of the economy and people losing their jobs left and right, homelessness is at its peak. There are many ways to help the homeless yet many people don’t know the right steps to...

To honor National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October), many people may find a desire in their heart to make a difference. Since nearly 2 million women are abused by their intimate partner...

The 2009 Nobel Peace Prize goes to President Barack Obama “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” So how does one become nominated...

A 501(c)(3) organization is defined as one that provides a scientific, literary, educational, religious, artistic or charitable service for public benefit. Frequently referred to as nonprofit...

Work camps provide an opportunity for international volunteers to converge and help a needy community with an important project. If you plan on participating in a work camp, you should start...

For seniors and retirees, there are many ways to get help for medical-related costs and procedures. Since the cost for health insurance can be high for those living off Social Security benefits...

Artists are a traditionally underfunded group, therefore the term "starving artists." Fortunately, there are a number of grant opportunities to help fund the projects of artists. These grants...

New Hampshire has officially had a national guard since 1879, but when it was granted independence from the Massachusetts colony in 1679, it set up forts and garrisons and required all men ages 16...

School kitchens provide nutrition, during lunch and sometimes breakfast or snacks, to students on a daily basis. Sometimes their meals are the most nutritious thing a child eats all day.

The military has made the process of replacing a lost military ribbon much easier to navigate than it once was, but you will still need some information and documentation on the person who earned...

Many children in the world need help. Especially in war-torn or undeveloped countries, there are thousands of children without parents who can't get food, clothes, safe shelter, drinking water or...

Securing funding is the number one concern for nonprofit organizations worldwide. Because investing in a nonprofit offers no return other than goodwill and a positive affect on the world, there...

TV host and former United States Marine Corps (USMC) member Drew Carey recently greeted other USMC members on his show with the traditional "Oo-rah!" yell, reinforcing the statement made on the...

With all of our technology and medical breakthroughs we still know very little about Lupus. In fact, some people that have Lupus, an autoimmune disease, don’t even know they have it. If asked,...

You don’t have to be part of the World Health Organization (WHO) to make a difference. Everyone can be a good will ambassador. The people who need your assistances the most are the youth, the poor...

Grants for women's studies, a relatively new field, are available for both male and female students. Grants range in purpose from research to tuition and come from schools, foundations and private...

Private, Christian schools are often small organizations which would benefit from grants for on-going support as well as new programs. Many grants are available, from private and public sources,...

Few government grants exist for churches, synagogues and other houses of worship. Most of the grants that are available are designated for either community service programs or historic...

A rotary union is a device designed to direct fluids and gases from one point to another, and this typically occurs under high pressure.

You have probably heard about how a person's environment can affect his tendency to abuse drugs, but not much on how drug abuse affects the environment. There are a few key effects that drugs can...