TOPIC: CHARITY (86)
BridgingApps
http://www.BridgingApps.orgBridgingApps.org is a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston that provides resources, education, and information on apps and mobile devices to help people with disabilities target and improve skills and reach their highest levels of physical, social, and cognitive development. Given the rising number of apps on the market and the diverse skills of children and adults with special needs, their goal is to provide caregivers and professionals with the best resources for choosing apps to enhance everyday life for people with disabilities and sharing their successes with others.
In collaboration with speech language pathologists and occupational therapists, they created an app review system that focuses on skills rather than age, diagnosis or developmental level to help improve outcomes for a person with a disability. BridgingApps relies on professionals who work with people with disabilities as well as crowdsource user experiences to constantly review and update their database of over 3,500 apps.
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.
Sovo
http://www.sovocollection.comSovo was founded with the vision of revolutionizing the way people shop online, and making a significant difference in the lives of those in need. For each dress purchase, Sovo provides 21 meals + 14 snacks + 7 glasses of milk to an orphaned child - an entire week of healthy meals.
International Relief Teams
http://irteams.orgInternational Relief Teams works to alleviate the suffering caused by poverty and disaster around the globe, from the forgotten corners of the world to right here at home, by sending volunteer teams and medical supplies to improve the lives who suffer most.
Patriot Threads
http://www.patriotthreads.orgPatriot Threads was founded by a 17 year-old student named Brady Fernandes. Raised in the South, Brady saw a need in the marketplace for high-quality classic Southern style clothing with a patriotic flair. It was really very simple: he wanted to take all the modern design elements of today’s youthful trends and tie these in with his love of Country, Southern tradition and an outgoing lifestyle to create an iconic brand that you would be proud to wear. This became the brand Patriot Threads. Brady also has a passion for helping others and was inspired to donate a portion of all sales to charities that support wounded veterans who have sacrificed so much when serving our country.
Sword & Plough
http://www.swordandplough.comSword & Plough is a socially conscious fashion brand that works with American manufacturers who employ veterans. The company recycles military surplus, incorporates that fabric into stylish bags and donates 10% of profits back to veteran organizations.
Mission Hammocks
http://www.missionhammocks.comMission Hammocks helps support social integration programs in Nicaragua by making 100% handmade hammocks. Each of our hammocks, hammock chairs, and baby furniture is made with organic cotton and helps to support persons with disabilities.
Shop Us Forward
http://www.shopusforward.comShop Us Forward is marketplace dedicated solely to social enterprises. Social enterprises can create shops on the marketplace and sell products directly to consumers. Consumers can shop by product, by purpose, or both. They can even shop by seller. Every product sold directly benefits at least one of nine different causes and all help someone in need. Shop Us Forward is also a social enterprise in addition to promoting them. We donate 25% of our profits to three organizations that change and rotate annually.
Support the Girls
http://isupportthegirls.orgSupport the Girls is a global clearinghouse that provides guidelines, resources, and support to individuals and organizations to assist in collecting bras and feminine hygiene products to donate to homeless shelters for women in need. Additionally, Support the Girls, through its national platform and infrastructure leverages its network of affiliates and partners to raise awareness of the need for these important feminine issues.
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.
Fandabby Apparel
http://www.fandabby.netFandabby Apparel is a ‘feel good’ mental health clothing line that believes in removing the label attached to mental health, and promoting a positive wellbeing. All profits are donated to mental health charities.
Charipick
https://www.charipick.orgThere are a lot of charities out there doing a lot of great work. But finding the right charity to support can be overwhelming. That’s where Charipick comes in. They research charities that make unique differences and then, based on your interests, pick charities you’d be most interested in. The more you pick, the more customized and delightful your experience gets.
Surf Dog Ricochet
http://www.surfdogricochet.comSurf Dog Ricochet is a world famous, award-winning surf dog who surfs for fun, wins surf dog contests, and, most importantly, surfs with purpose! She's the only SURFice dog® on the planet who provides therapeutic assistance while creating unique surfing experiences that empower kids with special needs, people with disabilities, wounded warriors and veterans with PTSD.
FREDAfrica
http://fredafrica.orgFoundation for Relief and Development of Africa (FREDAfrica) is a community based charity working in rural areas of Uganda. FREDAfrica provides education to orphans and vulnerable children, with have mentorship programs for youths and activities aimed at empowering them economically and socially. The charity also provides educational services on public health plus village mobile clinics for free to many needy people in rural areas of Uganda.
Your City Sports
http://www.yourcitysports.comThe idea for Your City Sports was born in 2013 - while volunteering at an event for the homeless we learned that socks were the #1 need for people on the streets. Our vision is to create a brand of high quality athletic socks that are fun to wear. With every pair of socks sold, we donate a new pair of socks to a homeless charity in your community.
