Charities & Organizations

Cancer touches the lives of many, and you would like to organize a fundraising event for a person or a group of people battling the disease. With hard work, a committed group of people and a few...

Instead of selling your old car, you can donate it to a cancer charity. In addition to helping the fight against cancer, you will also receive a tax break for your donation.

Electronics are filling our garbage dumps and leaking harmful chemicals into the ground, which negatively affects soil and water conditions. Many communities now hold special recycling days for...

Charitable organizations and the Veteran's Administration (VA) housing facilities provides lodging benefits to homeless veterans and others who are transitioning. Hotel discounts are available...

Hair donations have become increasingly popular, with newspapers regularly showing photos of adults and children with bobbed hair proudly holding up the long ponytail they are donating. The hair...

Whether looking to fund an art project or business endeavor, grants allow you to work on your project without worrying about finances. The money isn't expected to be paid back and may even bring...

From the Appalachia region of the United States to poor communities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, rural development strives to help people in small communities. Rural development is...

In recent years, rubber bracelets have been used to represent and support different causes. They are often designed and sold as a fundraiser. Though there are many different varieties, each...

Block associations can serve several functions in a neighborhood. They can provide social opportunities to help neighbors get to know one another, through planning block parties and other events....

How to join the International Volunteer of Women Organization.

Deciding on a charity organization to give your money to can be a little crazy if it's your first time giving. There are many charity organizations you can give to including; religious, medical,...

To develop a giving heart, lead with your heart before your mind. We are all given the gift of intuitiveness, and need to simply learn to follow it. Reach out to others with empathy and guidance...

There are very few sights more pitiable than an abandoned or abused dog. This article will help you build a rescue kit to keep in your car. We will go over immediate actions during and after a rescue.

After calling 911 for a medical emergency, if an ambulance is needed to transport you or a member of your household from your home to a medical facility, you can expect a bill of $500 or more. ...

Most chocolate lovers do not know that the majority of the world's chocolate is produced on West African cocoa farms by exploited children working in dangerous, unregulated conditions. ...

For many people, there is often a desire, or perhaps even a calling on their lives which drives them to want to help and serve others. In this day and age, such a thing is like a breath of fresh...

For Each Follower is the hottest trend on Twitter right now and in Google Search. Those 3 words inspired this article on how to end world hunger. You have wanted to help stop world hunger but...

The American Cancer Society sponsors Relay for Life events each year to honor and remember those who have had cancer. As darkness falls on the night of Relay the Luminaria Ceremony will begin. ...

Raising funds is the best method to donate money for animal welfare when you'd like to give more money than you can as an individual. To help you with your fundraising, animal rights organizations...

Technology during the past two decades has made the old-fashioned typewriter more or less obsolete. Because very few people purchase typewriters, donating yours is the ideal choice. Throwing it...

Selling canvas totes to raise money for charity can be a popular and fun way to help a good cause. An added dividend to your good work is that the totes carried by supporters will remind others...

There are many ways to fundraise for a church that can get members of the congregation and the community involved. The money earned can be put towards things such as missions trips, remodeling...

For almost a decade, there has been a subtle shift. This shift has been a greater social awareness that has led many to get involved in their communities. Whether that means taking a meal to a...

There is nothing more beautiful than the site of hundreds of luminaria bags lining the track for a Relay for Life event to honor and remember those with cancer. Relay is the signature fundraising...

Scouting, in various forms, has been around since the early twentieth century, and originated in England. Lieutenant General Baden-Powell held a scouting camp in 1907 at Brownsea Island. He...

Have you ever wondered how to help that homeless man on the park bench? Is there more that could be done for those that have lost their jobs or homes? You may feel there is by just giving a little...

How many times and how many ways have you been knocked down or rejected? Did you jump back up, dust yourself off and get back in the game, or did you lay their miserably wallowing in self pity?...

Grant writing is an extremely detailed request for funds and requires multiple letters, documents and extensive background information on the request and the requestor. Many resources exist for...

Juvenile delinquency is a rising problem in America today. Although many are quick to point the finger or make hasty judgments as to why this is such a prevalent problem, few are equipped or even...

In today's economy, taking vacations or traveling to far away attractions can be expensive. The price of admission for various places has increased and the gas needed to get there is on the rise...

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...

During this period when it seems like everyone is cutting back on expenses and you find yourself trying to live on a budget, it is easy to believe like there's not much you can do to give to...

H2O for life began with a Minnesota school that wanted to raise money to bring water to people in Kenya. It has evolved into a program that matches schools in the United States with those in...

Do you like antique books, have an eye for detail and want to make a difference? Distributed Proofreaders might be the right volunteer opportunity for you. Volunteers at DP proofread copies of...

Animal advocates/activists have probably been instructed to “get a life” more times than they care to count. Even though we’re not exactly sure what that means, there are a variety of ways to...

Lions Club International has a rich and active history. Named after the lion because of the animal's "strength, courage, fidelity and vital action," Lions Club International strives to exemplify...

Throughout its history, Freemasonry, like many private organizations, has been the target of negative publicity based on suspicion, ignorance, rumor and prejudice. In looking at its history,...

Do you need a commercial loan so that you can refinance your church, build additional space onto your church, or simply expand to a larger parking lot? There are many lending institutions that are...

The nonprofit sector, also referred to as the third, independent, voluntary, philanthropic, social, tax-exempt or charitable sector, is commonly thought of as only charity. In fact, non-profit...

About 55 million social security and SSI receivers will get a payment of 250.00 each. This will only happen once. They will receive the payment toward the end of the month of may. This payment is...

Food is a necessity for sustaining life. In some parts of the world there is not enough food to go around and people, especially children, suffer from hunger everyday and in some cases people...

Being a disaster victim is very devastating. With so many thoughts running through your mind you don't know where to start. If you don't know by now the government gives out millions of dollars in...

Spring is a great time to volunteer. The weather is usually nice and you feel like things have started anew.

You can save 30 to 50 percent off your grocery bill for doing just two hours of kindness per month. A program called SHARE (Self-Help and Resource Exchange), is a unique cross between a local...

Donating your used vehicle is a great way to give to charity and it comes with benefits such as lowering your taxes. If you are planning on donating a car, however, you should be aware that this...

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If you have fallen on hard times, you may be able to get a free car from charity. Lots of people donate their used cars, and there exist car charities that provide free cars to people in need. ...

There are all kinds of ways to be helpful. If you are feeling altruistic or if you are looking for ways to improve the world, why not start in your own community? There are many easy ways that...

How many times have you read a news story about a group of people that win the lottery and end up spending the next year in court arguing over how to split the money? That could have been avoided...

Fighting between Pakistani government forces and Taliban militants has created a refugee crisis in northwestern Pakistan as thousands of innocent families flee their homes to escape the conflict. ...