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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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Austin Nonprofits and Charities
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OSD
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- Austin, TX
4.98047 stars 512 reviews
CharlesK wrote:
OSD is a top notch charity partner. They help reach hundreds of thousands in need and always make it their first priority to help people even when it doesn't benefit themselves.I am proud to say I have helped OSD in some small way. more »
Mental Health
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Miracle Foundation
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.9881 stars 252 reviews
LauraHirschfeld wrote:
Wow, The Miracle Foundation really puts their money where their mouth is, so to speak. They build and run orphanages in India, and bring existing orphanages up to their high standards of care and education for the children. They do their very best to... more »
Children & Youth
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Minis and Friends
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.9927 stars 137 reviews
Donna M. wrote:
Minis and Friends presents the true meaning of bringing joy to all. As a volunteer and a mini owner of this non-profit organization I have seen and experienced remarkable things happen to children and adults. These little horses and donkeys can make... more »
Animals
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Well Aware
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.97581 stars 124 reviews
HPayne wrote:
I have followed the success and growth of Well Aware since the first began implementing projects in 2010. I have admired their high standards for ethical fundraising and management, as well as how they have created programs that truly honor and empower... more »
Environment
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Migrant Clinicians Network, Inc.
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.93966 stars 116 reviews
whitney wrote:
I was an intern for the Health Network initiative with MCN for one semester in college. This program provides a resource for the mobile poor to have access to healthcare guidance. Dealing with tuberculosis, cancer, and diabetes patients, the small Health... more »
Health
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Generation SERVE
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.93694 stars 111 reviews
Sara H. wrote:
Little Helping Hands has become an integral part of our family's activities together. The volunteer events are perfectly suited for children and parents and give our family shared experiences that will last us a lifetime. Getting our son involved in... more »
Children & Youth
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Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.91667 stars 96 reviews
Kathy P. wrote:
For many years I did not know what was wrong with me--why I had such strange feelings in my legs and couldn't sleep. When I finally found out it was Restless Legs Syndrome, I started researching it on the internet. (My doctor certainly knew little about... more »
Health
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Rainforest Partnership
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.98701 stars 77 reviews
Jordan E. Erdos wrote:
My name is Jordan Erdos and I am a co-founder and board member of Rainforest Partnership. When we decided to start up a new, international environmental non-profit in 2007, we knew we wanted to do things differently from the very respectable groups that... more »
Animals
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Street Youth Ministry of Austin
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.92208 stars 77 reviews
volunteer48 wrote:
Street Youth Ministry of Austin may be a mission that is unique in all the world. The missionaries serve street-dependent youths living near the University of Texas campus. Unlike most homeless people, the youths are not interested in finding housing.... more »
Children & Youth
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Caring for Cambodia Inc
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.9589 stars 73 reviews
maureen12 wrote:
Caring for Cambodia is an incredible organization which is truly changing the education template in Cambodia. They are working directly with the government to emphasize the importance of effective teacher training as a means of improving education. When... more »
Education
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Truth Be Told
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.98361 stars 61 reviews
ShelleyS wrote:
I first became aware of Truth Be Told, an organization that provides transformational programs for women behind and beyond bars in prison, through a good friend of mine who was involved. I then attended a graduation ceremony at Lockhart Prison in Texas,... more »
Civil Rights
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PAWS of Austin
- Location:
- Austin, TX
5 stars 46 reviews
Prima M. wrote:
As the Director of the organization I work very hard to do right by animals, especially those who are abused and neglected. But we do not only serve the homeless pets, we also serve our community and many pet owners who experience hard times. We are... more »
Animals
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Heart of Texas Pregnancy Resource Center
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.95652 stars 46 reviews
MamaRee wrote:
As a donor and a volunteer, I have seen firsthand the warmth with which the moms, dads, and babies are received at Chicon Pregnancy Resource Center. From the moment they enter the door and through every step of their journey, this resource center truly... more »
Children & Youth
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Capital City Village
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.95556 stars 45 reviews
hymccown8 wrote:
I have been arranging a monthly CCV men's luncheon since early in 2012. We have called on members, volunteers and outside resources to present a huge variety of interesting slide show presentations. These include such diverse topics as: Stability Operations... more »
Human Services
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TEXSAR: Texas Search and Rescue
- Location:
- Austin, TX
5 stars 43 reviews
Justen N. wrote:
I got involved with TEXSAR in order to fulfill my desire to serve our communities in a grassroots capacity and to sharpen my skills in the emergency management field. I quickly fell in love with the organization and people on the team because of the pure... more »
Disaster Aid
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Comfort Crew for Military Kids
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- Austin, TX
4.97222 stars 36 reviews
ShayLee G. wrote:
My family has worked with the Trevor Romain Foundation for several years, volunteering and as a military family in need to there services. They do an amazing job of helping Military child. They help military children all over the world learn how to cope... more »
Children & Youth
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Women's Storybook Project of Texas
- Location:
- Austin, TX
5 stars 35 reviews
Lauren P.3 wrote:
Working with this nonprofit has transformed my heart for children with incarcerated parents. The work WSP is not only restoring relationships today but aiding in the development of tomorrow's generation. Go WSP! more »
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Best Answer for Cancer Foundation
- Location:
- Austin, TX
5 stars 29 reviews
JeanT wrote:
My 85 year-old husband was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer and told that he had 6 weeks at most to live. He did not want to die gasping for breath. We contacted Best Answer for Cancer Foundation and they told us about IPT, a targeted low-dose chemo... more »
Health
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Austin Peace Academy
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.72414 stars 29 reviews
jstevenson wrote:
I attended the annual Marathon Kids event here in Austin,TX several weeks ago and left incredibly impressed with APA students. In the searing heat I witnessed them handing out water bottles and helping students from other schools with the "kickstart lap"... more »
Education
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Nobelity Project
- Location:
- Austin, TX
5 stars 28 reviews
creese wrote:
Turk and Christy Pipkin have created an amazing educational and action non-profit called the Nobelity Project. They have worked in the US and abroad on educational outreach and other development projects, collaborating with Nobel laureates and other... more »
Arts & Culture
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Police Protective Fund
- Location:
- Austin, TX
1.88889 stars 27 reviews
Danville wrote:
For many years I have volunteered my services to the Junior Police Academy. It is an organization that I firmly believe changes the lives of young people. They go into a classroom with the School Resource Officer and learn not only about law enforcement... more »
Sports
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Forests for Monarchs, La Cruz Habitat Protection Project
- Location:
- Austin , TX
4.88 stars 25 reviews
Lincoln P. Brower wrote:
I know the leaders of LCHPP and have admired their dedication and accomplishments for several years. They are sensitive to the local social situations and extremely competent in producing, delivering, and managing the planting of the tree seedlings.... more »
Animals
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LIVESTRONG Foundation
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.70833 stars 24 reviews
Halle wrote:
I attended the LIVESTRONG Summit, sponsored by the Lance Armstrong Foundation. They brought together 1000 leaders in the fight against cancer-- from researchers to fundraisers to advocates. I was truly inspired by the event; my experience was invaluable... more »
Health
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YWCA Greater Austin
- Location:
- Austin, TX
5 stars 20 reviews
Marce A. wrote:
I worked for the YWCA for about 4 years as their bilingual-therapist. I have worked in many other great non-profits in my experience as an LCSW but my experience at the YWCA Greater Austin was my best of all. Not only I got super clinical supervision... more »
Human Services
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Humane Society of Austin & Travis County
- Location:
- Austin, TX
4.95 stars 20 reviews
glitterbunny wrote:
I went to this Humane Society looking for a new cat friend in my life. I had looked over their web site and had a few cats in mind when I got there. I spent time with the cats I had "previewed" - but they weren't the right fit for me. I spoke with several... more »
Animals
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