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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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Louisville Nonprofits and Charities
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USA Cares Inc
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
4.67213 stars 183 reviews
rurik70 wrote:
USA Cares is supposed to be empathetic towards military service members and stress causing situations. USA Cares does not understand that a veteran will tough out for prolonged periods of time and stressful situation. USA Cares criteria of time frame... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Active Heroes Inc.
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
4.9 stars 120 reviews
navyvetwife5 wrote:
I love and admire all the awesome work done by Active Heroes, as an undergraduate student of Psychology I truly understand what they do and need to be supported in. more »
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KY and SI Stroke Association (dba Kentuckiana Stroke Assoc)
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
4.91176 stars 68 reviews
care2 wrote:
We are a chapter of National Stroke Association. The Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter serves our area. NSA has been helpful in many areas, providing materials, etc. and supporting us in our efforts. more »
Education
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My Dog Eats First
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
4.97015 stars 67 reviews
Writer wrote:
Excellent organization with a heart. They restore dignity to the needy and full bellies to the furry buddies. Selfless and caring! more »
Animals
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Salaam Network Inc
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
4.98039 stars 51 reviews
David H.15 wrote:
I have been involved with The Salaam Network since its founding. It developed in a time when the U.S. began seeing ever-increasing incidents of hate crimes and islamophobia. There is no other organization in the region which has done more to root out... more »
Arts & Culture
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Jill's Wish Foundation
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
5 stars 48 reviews
Judy139 wrote:
I have been a volunteer for Jill's Wish for approx 3 years. It is an upstanding charity that helps people in need. She helped my niece as she was going through breast cancer. Watch her documentary at you tube called "The Light that Shines. more »
Health
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Shirley's Way Inc.
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
4.83333 stars 24 reviews
Allan L. wrote:
Shirley’s Way is an amazing organization that helped us while my wife was fighting her fight. I lost my job due to taking care of her and if not for Shirley’s Way I would have lost everything. One of the most important thing they did was give me time....... more »
Philanthropy
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HOSEAS HOUSE INC
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
4.95238 stars 21 reviews
Hoseas House wrote:
Hosea's House serves women & children in crisis by offering them a Christ-centered home that teaches Biblical principles, life skills and personal development. They work within a transformation model and empower the community and residents of their ministry.... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Family Scholar House, Inc.
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
4.95238 stars 21 reviews
Michael A. wrote:
Family Scholar House assists single parent college students to get their college degree. They provide housing, childcare and a list of case management and academic advising services for both the parent and child. Their goal is to assist the family in... more »
Education
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Collaborative For Teaching And Learning Inc
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
4.84211 stars 19 reviews
donna17 wrote:
In 2008 I participated in Content Literacy training through CTL. This was a wonderful experience for a college professor. As a professor, you focus so strongly on your discipline area that actually learning to teach is sometimes pushed aside. This... more »
Education
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Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
5 stars 19 reviews
mbeth wrote:
My experience with OAK began by accident-a friend had been invited to their annual fund raiser. Being someone who had a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, I also became an honoree! In the years since that introduction, I have watched as OAK supports survivors... more »
Health
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Sparc Hope
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
5 stars 17 reviews
Kim Johnson wrote:
I have watch women come thur the doors of Mom Closet Center as a women of defeat and after they are in the program at Mom's Closet these women actually become hard working, wonderful women and give back to their communities. If a women is in need... more »
Human Services
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St. Vincent de Paul | Louisville
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
5 stars 15 reviews
bonk wrote:
Being a Vincentian has meant so much to me. It is a great way to meet my neighbors. People who I never would have met otherwise. To hear their stories and able to help them is a real blessing. Sure there are some that take advantage but there are... more »
Mental Health
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A Choice for Life Inc
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
5 stars 13 reviews
mgwardlaw wrote:
It has always been my goal to insure that where I invest my time and money is with organizations that are well grounded in sound principles and do what they say they are going to do. That is evident every time I walk through the doors of one of ACFL's... more »
Mental Health
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Family & Children's Place
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
4.92308 stars 13 reviews
Rosalie G. wrote:
Family and Children's Place is a Louisville non-profit agency that serves families in Kentuckiana that experience abuse, particularly child sexual abuse. This agency is raising the bar for first-response services for children who report sexual abuse... more »
Mental Health
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Orphan Care Alliance
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
5 stars 12 reviews
karen_b wrote:
I first encountered Orphan Care Alliance (OCA) after attending an adoption/foster care seminar in Louisville, KY. The seminar was helpful, informative and well done. Since then I have served as a seminar speaker and now as a hub coordinator for a new... more »
Children & Youth
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Misfit Toys Rescue Division Inc
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
5 stars 11 reviews
lexmond wrote:
Misfit toy rescue division's mission statement "We are a 501c3 non-profit horse rescue in Southville, KY. We specialize in problem horses and take in older and severely neglected horses that many other rescues would not usually take. We believe there... more »
Animals
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Edge Outreach Inc
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
5 stars 11 reviews
John M. wrote:
As a UofL MBA student I had the chance go work with Mark, Dee Dee, and George too help look for ways to improve the Shoeman Water Project and Edge efforts. It was a truly amazing experience to get to see all of the ways that this truly inspiring group... more »
Children & Youth
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Dream Factory Inc
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
4.90909 stars 11 reviews
Writer wrote:
Dream Factory inc is a wonderful volunteer based organization granting dreams to sick children all over the United States. Dream Factory is amazing because 90% of the money raised grants the dreams of sick child at a local bases with Chapters all over... more »
Health
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American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
4.16667 stars 6 reviews
Margaret Von wrote:
Though APH serves many important functions in the VI community, it is very clear that it is beginning to lack cohesive in-house leadership and a proactive direction. The organization could utilize technological advances more effectively with more direct... more »
Arts & Culture
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Blessings In A Backpack Inc
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
4.4 stars 5 reviews
peewee wrote:
This organization is not open with their information. I would be warry of donating to them. They have lots of fun, heartwarming stories, but no 990 posted and when I tried to get more information about where they worked in my area, or the specific numbers... more »
Human Services
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Water With Blessings
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
5 stars 5 reviews
aclemay wrote:
Water with Blessings is a non-denominational faith based ministry established for the purpose of providing in-home safe and clean drinking water to women and children in developing nation communities. Women are trained as "water teachers" who educate... more »
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Recovery Incorporated Of Kentucky d/b/a Uplift Mental Health Support
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
5 stars 4 reviews
cpa85 wrote:
I've been going to Uplift (formerly Recovery of Kentucky) meetings for about three and a half years. It's a free, safe, and confidential place to connect with others who struggle with anxiety, depression, and other mental health difficulties. I've not... more »
Mental Health
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Kentucky Humane Society
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
5 stars 4 reviews
rggoldring wrote:
I have received the greatest joy and gift of my life because of the efforts of the KY Humane Society. They rescued and nurtured my future best friend Chester, and for that one kindness alone, I owe them everything. I took one look at Chester on a picture... more »
Animals
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Academy Of Music Production Education And Development
- Location:
- Louisville, KY
5 stars 4 reviews
Writer wrote:
I must first admit my bias as Executive Director and Founder of AMPED. With that said let me tell you that at AMPED we lead with our heart. We strongly believe in the quote, “No one cares what you know until they know that you care.” more »
Arts & Culture
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