“Imagine the coldest day you can remember, the biting wind chilling you to your core,” asks The Empowerment Plan, a Detroit-based nonprofit organization. “Now imagine spending each day wandering through the city, with no home, no bed, no place to get warm.” These are the things are so easily taken for granted by the average […]
According to its Mission Statement, Pencils of Promise “believes every child should have access to quality education. We create schools, programs, and global communities around the common goal of education for all.” Founded by Adam Braun in 2008, Pencils of Promise has become one of the most reputable education-based nonprofits in the world. The organization […]
The intense rivalry between firefighters and policemen was clear in a charity hockey game Sunday where the two ended up fighting in an all out brawl. Every year, the New York Police Department and the Fire Department of New York get together for a friendly ice hockey game, all in the name of charity. The […]
Whether it’s treating the person behind her in line to a cup of coffee, or helping a neighbor in need without even being asked, Boston area resident Cathy O’Grady finds genuine happiness in good deeds and random acts of kindness. “For as long as she can remember, Cathy O’Grady has enjoyed bringing a smile to […]
Founded in 2009, Together For Girls is a Washington, DC, based organization that works to end violence against children, more specifically sexual violence against girls. The issue is increasing and there are many groups like Together For Girls working to end this violence. About one in three girls and one in seven boys have experienced […]
At a recent TED conference in Vancouver Bill Gates, the world’s richest man, and his wife Melinda opened up about their personal lives. The pair said they would not be leaving all their wealth to their three children. The couple stated they will instead encourage their children to make their own way in the world. […]
There are several different nonprofit organizations out there, some big and some small. Altruist is a new organization that has a fresh and innovative approach to giving. The website explains that if you donated just $1 per month, we could raise over $38 million for non-profits every year. We had a chance to interview Jared […]
World’s Best Cat Litter™ is partnering with four of the world’s most Internet famous cats to launch the largest GiveLitter™ charities yet. The goal is to raise 50,000 pounds of litter to shelter cats in need. The cats participating are Lil BUB, Hamilton the Hipster Cat, Murdock the Marvelous and Nala Cat. All of these […]
Founded in 1983, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) is the world’s largest reservation dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of retired Thoroughbred horses. Thousands of horses have been cared for with the help of TRF’s services, and dedicated humanitarians and equestrian-enthusiasts have helped to put the organization on the map. Since 2011, the Earle I. […]
Change.org, known as “the world’s platform for change,” is the single largest petition platform, representing a massive network of people who desire to spark change. From human rights issues, to economic justice, to gay rights, Change.org has served countless individuals since its 2012 creation by founder rattray. Now, Change.org is offering another opportunity to create […]