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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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Make A Difference
- Location:
- Karnataka,
4.787 stars 892 reviews
Rashi wrote:
I have been with Make A Difference for the past 7 months and each moment has been challenging as well as gratifying to say the least. From forming a new team in Mumbai, to finding like minded people to increase the stability of the services and above... more »
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Our Military Kids Inc
- Location:
- Oakton, VA
4.98602 stars 787 reviews
Karen2345 wrote:
My husband has been deployed for 13 months. He is a reservist and we have never been through a deployment before. We live 100 miles from his base and have not been connected to the military support structures. His deployment pay is less than 1/2 of... more »
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Big Cat Rescue, Corp.
- Location:
- Tampa, FL
4.71652 stars 769 reviews
BCRisFAKE wrote:
THis organization lies and lies some more about their cats and where they came from. more »
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Udayan Care
- Location:
- New Delhi,
4.66377 stars 690 reviews
Umesh Desai wrote:
Excellent work in rural development particularly working in water sector and tribal development. Professionalism in dealing with donor and other agencies and working with government. more »
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Youthlinc
- Location:
- Salt Lake City, UT
4.88244 stars 672 reviews
clarktmabey wrote:
Wonderful organization. They give students the opportunity to do international humanitarian service, after they earn the rite by providing much service at home. They partner with other service organizations making any donations go farther then they... more »
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Snowbird Outfitters Inc
- Location:
- Andrews, NC
4.92923 stars 650 reviews
cmrenee wrote:
Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters has it all...Beautiful grounds, amazing outdoor adventures, and great campus activities/recreation. But the most incredible part of Snowbird is the people. The directors and counselor's spirit and enthusiasm make Snowbird... more »
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RedRover
- Location:
- Sacramento, CA
4.95748 stars 635 reviews
andy6 wrote:
United Animal Nations is truly there in times of animal crisis and a staunch defender in the rights of all animals. As an EARS volunteer since 1996, I have given my time to support the mission of taking animals out of crisis and into care. Having deployed... more »
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Bhumi
- Location:
- Chennai,
4.73745 stars 518 reviews
Vaishnavi S wrote:
I have been associated with Bhumi for more than two years. The primary objective of the organisation is to empower the underprivileged through education. When I joined the organisation in 2007, the group was small and had only one active programme - Kanini... more »
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The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.87117 stars 489 reviews
gtmadigan wrote:
As a college student, NSCS has honestly changed my life. NSCS is an honors organization for high-achieving first and second year college students. I was invited to join as a freshman and quickly got involved. I was able to serve my chapter as Vice President... more »
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Gift of Adoption Fund Inc
- Location:
- Northbrook, IL
4.96406 stars 473 reviews
monikakey wrote:
Gift of Adoption helped make our domestic infant adoption possible. We had very little time to raise the money on our own -- just 8 weeks from when we submitted our application and the birth of our son. Gift of Adoption considered our grant application... more »
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Smile Train, Inc.
- Location:
- New York, NY
4.41892 stars 444 reviews
BReise wrote:
DeLois Greenwood, VP of Smile Train is paid in excess of $310,000 per year. She is also provided an apartment in New York City paid for by Smile Train. Several other employees earn in excess or close to the $200,000 per year amount. Why are these employees... more »
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Butterfly Haven, Inc.
- Location:
- Saint Louis, MO
4.9881 stars 420 reviews
ButterflyHavenInc. wrote:
Why I give to Butterfly Haven, Inc.www.butterflyhaveninc.comMy heart has always wanted to help and encourage others. What better way then reaching out and embracing those who need it most, foster children. For 13 years I have been a... more »
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Inheritance of Hope
- Location:
- Seneca, SC
4.98681 stars 379 reviews
betsyo wrote:
Inheritance of Hope is one of the most amazing organizations I have ever encountered. The legacy retreats offered to families with a sick parent are very well thought through, every details is taken care of and families are able to create memories and... more »
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A Place Called Home
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
4.90909 stars 363 reviews
Melendy L. wrote:
I heard about "A place called home" from a friend of mine who volunteered the year before during prom season. I was impressed by the mission of the charity and was eager to contribute my time. When i arrived the staff was very welcoming and friendly.... more »
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Bais Chana Women International Inc
- Location:
- Brooklyn, NY
4.97421 stars 349 reviews
daniela1 wrote:
I went to Bais Chana for the first time 4 years ago. There were classes for women from different backrounds. The classes were great and I left the seminar with a new approach to life, to religion, family etc.. I came back several times after that, including... more »
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The Gay Christian Network
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
4.82799 stars 343 reviews
geneticsguy8 wrote:
GCN is an amazing organization that provides a place for thousands of GLBT Christians who often times feel like they have no where else to go. They are encouraging and provide great resources for the encouragement of their members. more »
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PARC Inc. aka Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
- Location:
- Albion, IN
4.93375 stars 317 reviews
wendy8 wrote:
Whether you know them as Bonar's Funny Farm, Black Pine Exotics or now, Black Pine Animal Park aka Professional Animal Retirement Center (PARC) You know them for the history of simply helping animals who cannot help themselves. Not only do they make... more »
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Cradles to Crayons
- Location:
- Newton, MA
4.86581 stars 313 reviews
dldest wrote:
I volunteered this past Martin Luther King Day at the Phila., PA site. It was an amazing experience. The whole process was so thought out and went smoothly. I was able to do this with my 7 year old son which made the concept of helping kids who have... more »
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Young Life
- Location:
- Colorado Springs, CO
4.7972 stars 286 reviews
mbrannon wrote:
Young Life saved and has changed my life. I was first introduced to Young Life in 1997 and have been involved in some capacity ever since: participant, camper, staff and now volunteer. If you're looking for an organization that is TRANSFORMING lives..this... more »
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Junior State of America Foundation
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.95439 stars 285 reviews
Romi wrote:
As a teenage pacific islander, it was quite difficult to gauge how difficult university classes would be. In attending Stanford and Princeton via JSA summer school, my eyes were truly opened to the hard work still ahead as I graduated high school. In... more »
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Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children
- Location:
- Eaton Rapids, MI
4.9258 stars 283 reviews
jas wrote:
This is an outstanding charity doing good for our Armed Forces families. Some of the children are orphans while others need a home while a parent is deployed. This Children's home understands that kids are not grown at 18 and has services to successfully... more »
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Knights of Heroes Foundation
- Location:
- Colorado Springs, CO
4.99643 stars 280 reviews
DM Dorman wrote:
This summer was the first time my son (and I) participated in KoH. To say it was an awesome experience is an understatement. The time my son spent with the mentors, organizers, sponsors and other young men/boys who lost their dads created memories and... more »
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Alice's Kids
- Location:
- ALEXANDRIA, VA
4.98561 stars 278 reviews
Farmjazz wrote:
I trust Alice’s Kids and donate. I appreciate that their twitter account gives updates on supporting kids in need, and greatly love hearing the recipients needs being met. more »
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First Glance Student Center, Inc.
- Location:
- Akron, OH
4.85037 stars 274 reviews
rachel wrote:
After over 5 years of involvement with First Glance, my husband and I have witnessed God's work in this community and in the lives of students and their families. In addition, we can say that being involved has created change in us. We are so thankful... more »
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Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake Inc
- Location:
- Casco, ME
5 stars 265 reviews
Lisa86 wrote:
My daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 16 months old. She has endured many treatments to stop her tumor from growing including surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy. The treatment to save her has left her very different from her... more »
Background
Whether bringing people together to volunteer, improving a child's education, fighting child abuse, or creating a safe environment for a family to live together, there are over 100,000 nonprofits that strive to help low-income children and families. These organizations help by providing services for children who have suffered abuse, neglect, abandonment, and homelessness in order to help them gain self-sufficiency and stability in their lives. They may have gang members or prison inmates as parents or perhaps they are just not receiving the guidance they need at such a young age from a competent role model. No matter what the circumstance is, these organizations will provide troubled kids with shelter and support.
It is incredibly important to maintain child welfare and be sure that child neglect remains unacceptable. Many of these nonprofits deal with these issues and provide a support network for at-risk youth and neglected children, sometimes in the form of after school programs, tutoring, and mentorship in order to keep these children out of trouble and to prevent juvenile crime. With the work of these nonprofits, we may help children suffering from psychological abuse, physical abuse, as well as many other problems in order to help them get their lives back on track.
Many of these non profits rely heavily on donations of much needed food, clothing, and household items, and many provide emergency residence for children whose homes are not safe. Other organizations provide children with the opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities they would never have the privilege of trying, such as music, art, theater, and sports.
But not all of these nonprofits focus merely on at-risk youth. There are numerous organizations that serve children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses or disabilities. It is equally important to help out these children and provide them with guidance and support through therapeutic experiences. In addition, there are organizations that are simply out there to empower youth through skills training and resources necessary for competing in today's society.
So get involved. Help a child get back on his feet by volunteering to mentor a teenager with a troubled past or enhance the life of a child with a disability. Whatever your interests are, you'll find the best nonprofits for children and youth right here.