BayKids
http://www.baykids.orgBayKids, in partnership with local hospitals, provides children a creative outlet through the art of filmmaking. Our programs provide a vehicle for creative self-expression, a means to learn new skills, and a venue through which children faced with serious medical challenges can tell their personal stories.
Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture
http://www.survivorsoftorture.orgThe Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture provides comprehensive medical and mental health care, as well as social and legal services to survivors of torture and war traumas and their family members. In the past year alone we provided these multidisciplinary services to more than 500 people from 70 countries. Our mission is to assist individuals and families subjected to torture and war trauma to re-build health, self-sufficient lives ...
CureSearch
http://www.curesearch.comCureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation is dedicated to raising private funds for childhood cancer research for the Children's Oncology Group, the world's largest cooperative cancer research organization. Together, we are committed to conquering childhood cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care.
Denise Louie Education Center
http://www.deniselouie.orgFounded in 1978 and named after a young Chinese-American activist, Denise Louie Education Center (DLEC) is a non-profit Head Start program that provides quality, multicultural early childhood education and family support services to low-income children and families living in Seattle and its surrounding neighborhoods. DLEC serves 181 children and families from over 15 countries in Asia, Latin and South America, and East Africa, with over 80% of...
Earth Rights Institute
http://www.earthrights.netEarth Rights Institute is dedicated to securing a culture of peace and justice by establishing dynamic worldwide networks of persons of goodwill and special skill, promoting policies and programs which further democratic rights to common heritage resources, and building ecological communities.
Healthy Independent Leisure and Lifestyles
http://www.hills-inc.orgOur Mission is to provide affordable social and recreational programs for people with developmental disabilities with a focus on healthy lifestyles. We aim to foster appreciation for the great outdoors and a love for travel by giving our clients the opportunity to explore new places and meet new friends. Even though HILLS is based in Denver Colorado with many clients from the metro-Denver area, clients from all over the country can join us on ...
International Bicycle Fund
http://www.ibike.orgA non-governmental, nonprofit, advocacy organization, providing information and resources promoting sustainable transport and international understanding to make this planet a healthier and happier place to live. Major areas of activity are non-motorized urban planning, economic development, bike safety education, responsible travel and bicycle tourism, and cross-cultural, educational programs.
Making Our Milk Safe (MOMS)
http://www.safemilk.orgMOMS was founded in the Spring of 2005 by four nursing mothers living in the Bay Area with the mission of protecting the health of our babies by eliminating the growing threat of toxic chemicals and industrial pollutants in human breast milk. We believe that breast milk is the best source of nutrition for our babies, and we want to keep it that way.
Mikes Dog House
http://www.mikesdoghouse.orgMikes Dog House, Inc. is a Florida nonprofit corporation with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The past and present activities of Mikes Dog House have been simply the rescue of good, adoptable dogs from death row and from abusive situations and posting them on the web so that people who are looking to adopt can see them.
Orphans of Rwanda
http://www.orphansofrwanda.orgFounded in 2004, Orphans of Rwanda, Inc. (ORI) is dedicated to helping orphans and vulnerable young people in Rwanda pursue a university education and ultimately become leaders in fostering economic development and social reconciliation. In addition to tuition, ORI's comprehensive scholarships include housing, healthcare, living stipends, and skills-building trainings. ORI's students attend Rwanda's top universities and, by September 2008, ORI...
Our Family Orphan Communities
http://www.orphancommunities.orgThe mission of Our Family Orphan Communities is to design and create modern, self-sustaining, green, high-tech, family style communities in which orphans live with surrogate parents and grandparents in a family setting, receive quality education, learn practical family living and job skills, for future oriented high-tech skills to prepare them for their future and for leadership roles in their country. The businesses built into the Community w...
PlaNet Finance
http://www.planetfinance.orgPlaNet Finance is an international non-governmental organization that aims to alleviate worldwide poverty through the development of microfinance. Microfinance provides financial services to people lacking access to traditional banking or sources of capital. These small loans help people develop microentreprises, get out of poverty with dignity, and contribute to the economic and social growth of their community.
Save the Children
http://www.savethechildren.orgSave the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves.
SOS Outreach
http://sosoutreach.orgSOS Outreach was founded in 1993 in Colorado’s Vail Valley. As a not-for-profit organization, we aim to build character and self-esteem in youth through snowsports and the SOS curriculum. Our programs offer snowboarding and skiing programs and the structure of the SOS Curriculum, which include consistent adult mentors, community service opportunities, and life skill workshops. Through these opportunities, SOS accomplishes its mission of char...
Team United
http://www.teamunited.orgTEAM United is a coalition comprised of many of America's finest Athletes and Professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of children. Their mission is two fold: First, to heighten public awareness of children's issues and the solutions to the obesity problem in America today. Second, to help their member agencies raise funds mainly through participation in community events. Through its team members and events, TEAM United is striving to give...
The 10/10 Project
http://www.the1010project.orgThe 10/10 Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing income generating grants to indigenous development partners in Kenya and raising awareness on behalf of the global poor in the United States. Our strategy is simple, we serve to advocate for and empower the work of social entrepreneurs. A social entrepreneur is someone who recognizes a social problem and uses entrepreneurial principles to organize, create, and manage a venture ...
The Cottonwood Institute
http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.orgThe Cottonwood Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Denver, Colorado and our mission is to inspire students to become active community leaders and environmental stewards through an exciting blend of adventure, wilderness survival, and environmental service. We teach students the essential camping and wilderness survival skills necessary to comfortably and competently explore the outdoors, while providing them with the tools...
The Homeland Security Foundation of America
http://www.hsfamerica.orgWhen people hear "Homeland Security", they automatically think "big government". We are working to change this misconception. Homeland security is about taking care of your family, caring about your neighbors, helping to keep your community safe and protecting your rights as a citizen. It’s about civic duty, being aware, providing your support and showing you care about America. Doing so WILL significantly strengthen our defenses against ...
The Rebuilding Alliance
http://www.rebuildingalliance.orgThe Rebuilding Alliance, a nonprofit organization, rebuilds homes and communities in regions of war and occupation. We advocate for government policies towards these regions based on human rights and international law. Through a mutual commitment to justice, we create alliances among our supporters, partners, and those who suffer injustice and violence, yet resist through rebuilding. Our projects are symbols of hope that help rebuild shattered...
VoterWatch
http://www.voterwatch.orgVoterWatch is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that allows you to easily and conveniently search videos of Congress to find out what's going on about the issues that matter most to you and your community. And then, you can easily blog or email just those parts with your friends, audience, and membership at the click of a button.
