Charities & Organizations

The lives of countless people are touched by cancer every year. The result is that many people want to give of their time and resources to raise funds for cancer research, but they don't know how...

When considering a fundraiser, ideas involving food inevitably come to mind. While there are traditional food fundraisers such as bake sales and cake walks, adding a food booth to your event can...

Teenagers are an extremely valuable resource. They have energy, good will and creativity to expend in helping their communities. Community service projects fill real needs in various areas, use...

Let's say you or your spouse is out of work, but you want to continue supporting your favorite charities. Enlist your friends, family and perhaps even local businesses by holding a fund-raiser.

The Irish Citizen Army (ICA) was formed in 1913 in response to a series of strikes that resulted in violent confrontations between police and union workers. Originally a workers' militia whose...

There is probably no better way to communicate your company's commitment to social responsibility than to partner with a charity or to financially support a nonprofit organization with employee...

Yes, you have to build a budget for your nonprofit. Whether your organization is long-established or brand-new, this can be challenging---not because it's hard to enter some numbers in a...

Benefit fundraisers are held for a variety of reasons, from helping those who are sick and in need of medical attention to aiding families who have suffered losses at the hands of a natural...

Donating a washing machine can be very helpful to many different parties. Washing machines are very expensive and hard to come by for many organizations or charities. There are several ways to...

Preparing gift packages for soldiers in Iraq is a worthwhile activity for any service organization, church group, family or individual. Most people are happy to support our troops by contributing...

The WIC Program meets the nutritional needs of 8.2 million at-risk people each month, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. WIC--the acronym for the Special Supplemental Nutrition...

Human organ donation programs can save people’s lives that would otherwise be lost. Saving a life is probably the greatest gift that you can give to people that are in need. Even though your...

In a recent article on The Huffington Post (Complaining About Complaining) I mentioned a rule I live by regarding complaint: Don't complain about anything unless you're willing to do something...

Community radio is programming broadcast by a locally operated radio station that provides various services and information to its listening area including local news, weather and sports, public...

Food pantries are a ministry of many churches across the country. They serve the needs of their community during times of natural disaster or personal crises, helping members and non-members...

Have you ever gone to bed hungry, because you did not have enough to eat? Have you ever had to put your children to bed hungry? If you have never experienced these things, you are blessed. But not...

There are many reasons why you may want to support a down syndrome adoption agency, it could be because you have a child of your own with down syndrome, a family member or just simply because you...

If you or your child have every been involved with Scouting, you have probably been involved with fundraising. Scout troops are always in need of money for events or equipment, and fundraising...

If you are looking to teach English in Taiwan, you may have heard of the Hess Educational Organization's English teacher program. This organization provides jobs to English teachers in language...

The Cancer Walks in Massachusetts is a single-day event for fundraising that happens to be the largest of such gatherings in Central Massachusetts. It benefits the University of Massachusetts...

The prospect of raising money for a trip can be a daunting one, especially if you are in a large group. School choirs, church groups, service organizations and athletic teams often have...

Winter coats can accumulate year after year and, before long, you find yourself with a closet overflowing with coats. Consider donating one or more of your winter coats to charity. As difficult as...

Donations to non-profit organizations, charities, churches and others not only fill a vital social role by helping others in need, but also remind the donor to find gratitude and optimism in their...

Fundraiser raffles are a great way to raise money for your cause without expending a lot of organizational money. When choosing the kind of prizes you want, keep in mind that you want to get the...

A child has very little control over the circumstances and events that shape his life. In addition to food, water and shelter, a child needs so much more. Ideally, every child will get love,...

If you have recently purchased a new computer, you may wonder what to do with the old one. Instead of letting it collect dust in the closet, donate it to a child in need. You'll help a child to...

The Relay for Life, put on each year by the American Cancer Society, helps raise money for cancer research and build awareness of the disease. Teams camp out at the event, which is held overnight...

Your ecological footprint is a measure of your lifestyle's demands on the environment--the resources you use and the pollution you create. There are countless ways to reduce your impact and...

You can travel for free using this website that was found 4 years ago. It is a non-profit organization that helps you to find free accommodations around the world. But it's not just about that.

The Free State Project is an agreement among 20,000 pro-liberty activists to move to New Hampshire, where they will exert the fullest practical effort toward the creation of a society in which the...

Wondering if your budget will cover your grocery bill is a scary thing, especially if you're a parent. Thankfully, there are some options available for food assistance in Haywood County. If you're...

Fundraising for a youth group can be a very rewarding experience in more ways than one. Conferences, field trips and group projects often rely on fundraising efforts for funding. Fundraisers vary...

Whether you have money, supplies or time to donate, you can help a disadvantaged child. A child has little control over her life and is often a blameless victim to a family's tragedy. By...

The ugly vacant lot next to the post office would make a wonderful community park for weary pedestrians, a community garden or a space for children to play. It needs to be cleaned up and put in...

We all rely on others occasionally to help us get through challenging times. In many cases, we can count on the resources of our community organizations and social agencies to assist us with...

Angel Food Ministries is a Non profit Church related organization that offers grocery relief to families during this poor state of economy. The program is not income based and everyone is welcome...

Many charities accept clean, lightly used stuffed animals for donation. Donating stuffed animals can bring joy to children--to those receiving and those donating.

Community service doesn't have to be a punishment; it's a great way to meet people and accomplish something positive in your community. And you don't have to travel to faraway places to help out,...

All benefits for veterans are administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If you have been approved for disability benefits, you should know that the VA offers benefits in the...

Business leaders often use various philosophies to motivate their employees. Which philosophy the leader chooses usually depends on what end effect they are trying to achieve in the workplace.

A dinner fundraiser is a common way for a charitable organization to raise funds to support its mission. Often, dinner fundraisers are organized in conjunction with other events, such as a silent...

The Children's Wish Foundation International grants the wishes of terminally ill children around the world. One of the methods they use to raise money for their work is through proceeds from the...

Time and again, the Hubble has proven its considerable worth, bringing the mysteries of the cosmos within keystrokes and wowing the scientific community and general public alike. This article...

The Irish Army is the main branch of the Irish Defence Forces. It was first founded in 1922 after the foundation of the Irish Free State. The Irish Army's role is to defend the state, aid the...

Recycling is a way everyone can help ensure the world is a clean, healthy place to live. It is not hard to do your part to help the environment. Small recycling bins are available for home use and...

If you think your true calling is to help less fortunate people in other countries while introducing them to Christianity, then you should go on a missions trips. Most people don't know that...

Christian churches are a place of worship, fellowship and gathering in the name of Jesus Christ. Large groups of people come and go from church facilities, meetings are held at all hours of the...

About 50 million plastic bottles are sold in the US every year. While many of these are recycled, the bottle caps are not accepted by most recycling centers. There is now a way to recycle any...

The Coca-Cola Company and The Coca-Cola Foundation awarded $82 million in 2008 to various nonprofits. Getting donations in the form of grants from Coca-Cola is a long process, and the company...

Target and the Target Foundation donate millions of dollars every year in the following areas: the arts, early childhood reading, family violence prevention, social services and field trips....