TOPIC: CHARITY (86)
World Housing
http://worldhousing.caWorld Housing is the world’s first one-for-one real estate gifting model. For every home sold at one of our certified World Housing condominium projects, a home is constructed by one of our NGO-Builder Partners and gifted to a qualified, deserving family living in a third world garbage dump community. We connect people and organizations: developers, real estate buyers, NGOs, builders and qualified home recipients.
FREE the NEED
http://www.freetheneed.org/index.htmlFREE the NEED was founded on the idea that there is enough of what people need to go around. By collecting surplus, volunteers have been able to 'free the need' of the basic necessities for thousands of families. With these needs met, families can put their energy into pursuing a better life, getting an education, giving something better to their children, fulfilling their potential in a country that encourages them to dream.
One World Futbol Project
http://www.oneworldfutbol.comOne World Futbol Project brings the transformative power of play to youth worldwide by making, selling and distributing the One World Futbol, the world’s first ultra-durable soccer ball that never needs a pump, never goes flat, and is designed to survive the harshest environments. For every One World Futbol purchased through our Buy One, Give One model, One World Futbol Project gives a second ball to organizations working with youth in disadvantaged communities worldwide.
Collaborating with sponsors, organizations and individuals, One World Futbol Project delivers balls to disadvantaged communities where play and sport are used to foster social change. In 2012, Chevrolet became our founding sponsor, pledging to support the donation and distribution of 1.5 million One World Fubols over three years.
Ten Gav
http://www.tengav.orgTen Gav provides the platform and the access for everyday people to contribute to real needs that have been verified by professional social workers and thereby allows donors to give confidently, knowing that their dollars are making a real difference in someone’s life. No single need listed exceeds $1,500, so even relatively modest donations represent a meaningful portion of that item.
Christmas in the City
http://christmasinthecity.orgChristmas in the City is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization that supports and mentors Boston's homeless population. Our major annual event is our holiday party for more than 3,000 homeless children.
GlobalGiving
http://www.globalgiving.orgGlobalGiving is a charity fundraising web site that gives social entrepreneurs and non-profits from anywhere in the world a chance to raise the money that they need to improve their communities. Since 2002, GlobalGiving has raised $65,875,018 from 267,064 donors who have supported 5,727 projects.
Water is Life
http://waterislife.comThe mission of WATERisLIFE is to provide life giving water solutions. Our goals are to provide both short-term temporary and long-term sustainable water solutions in developing countries.
1% for the Planet
http://onepercentfortheplanet.orgSince 2002, 1% for the Planet has inspired members of the business community to contribute 1% of sales to environmental groups around the world. In return, this growing alliance of companies is given the opportunity not only to see their self-worth rise, but their net worth climb as well.
Kutoa
http://www.kutoa.orgKutoa is about people everywhere helping people everywhere, because people everywhere matter. Through the pooling of micro-donations ($1/month), Kutoa members get a vote for where all the money collected should go each month. It’s easy, affordable and together Kutoa members are making a difference.
Orange Sky Laundry
http://www.orangeskylaundry.com.auWe are Australia’s first mobile laundry service providing homeless people with access to free washing/drying facilities. We are a new not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.
Develop Africa
http://www.developafrica.orgDevelop Africa is a 501c3 non-profit organization working to establish meaningful and sustainable development in Africa. Develop Africa was birthed out of the vision that human resource development is the key to improving nation building capacity in Africa.
Develop Africa is involved in a range of programs in Africa supporting education, microfinance and small businesses, job skills / leadership development training etc. For instance, we make a difference by providing books, school and teaching supplies, and scholarships. Additionally, we help provide job-related training to youths. We also help businesses by providing training and start-up or growth funds.
Alex's Lemonade Stand
http://www.alexslemonade.orgAlex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of supporters across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To date, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has raised more than $75 million toward fulfilling Alex’s dream of finding a cure, funding over 375 pediatric cancer research projects nationally
Mother's Day Movement
http://mothersdaymovement.orgEach year, Mothers' Day Movement will conduct a campaign to raise money for a 501c-3 charity whose mission is to improve the lives of women and children. The organizations may operate in the developing world or right here in the United States.
The Root Collective
http://www.therootcollective.comThe Root Collective is a socially-conscious, ethical fashion company that works with small-scale artisans and cooperatives in developing countries. We work to ensure fair pay and ethical treatment of workers in rural and urban slum communities. We also partner with nonprofits in our 10% Give Back program. We believe that a hand up, not a hand out, can change lives and break the cycle of poverty that plagues many of the communities in developing countries. To this end, we parter with nonprofit organizations that work directly in the communities where our partner artisans live.
Give Well
http://www.givewell.orgGiveWell is an independent, nonprofit charity evaluator. We find outstanding giving opportunities and publish the full details of our analysis to help donors decide where to give.
