TOPIC: CHARITY (86)
FREE the NEED
http://www.freetheneed.org/index.htmlFREE the NEED was founded on the idea that there is enough of what people need to go around. By collecting surplus, volunteers have been able to 'free the need' of the basic necessities for thousands of families. With these needs met, families can put their energy into pursuing a better life, getting an education, giving something better to their children, fulfilling their potential in a country that encourages them to dream.
SkivieGivie.org
http://www.skiviegivie.orgSkivieGivie.org aims to raise awareness about the need for one of life’s most basic necessities; undergarments. The non-profit collects and donates these undergarments to less fortunate homeless individuals at area hospitals, shelters and other transitional centers. It has been a whirlwind of activity since the inception and we look forward to the challenges ahead of making an impact on this problem that affects hundreds of thousands of individuals, including many United States Veterans (many whom have served in the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afhanistan) on a daily basis.
Shop Us Forward
http://www.shopusforward.comShop Us Forward is marketplace dedicated solely to social enterprises. Social enterprises can create shops on the marketplace and sell products directly to consumers. Consumers can shop by product, by purpose, or both. They can even shop by seller. Every product sold directly benefits at least one of nine different causes and all help someone in need. Shop Us Forward is also a social enterprise in addition to promoting them. We donate 25% of our profits to three organizations that change and rotate annually.
Vox United
http://voxunited.orgVox United is an international non-profit organization working in sub-Saharan Africa. Our process revolves around collaborating with exemplary organizations and local community leaders to establish effective, sustainable responses to poverty and disease.
People United
http://www.peopleunited.org.uk/index.phpPeople United is a creative laboratory. We explore how the arts and creativity can inspire kindness and social change. We commission artists, create imaginative new work, develop research and support new social initiatives. From beach huts and bingo halls to high streets, schools and offices; our work links artists, academics, policy-makers, community leaders and the general public in exploring how to grow a more caring society.
The Weightless Project
http://weightlessproject.orgThe Weightless Project was launched to fight two parallel causes - obesity on one hand and hunger and malnutrition on the other. By converting calories burned into usable funds using cutting-edge technologies to track activity, the proceeds generated by those losing weight will be used to help those who need the extra pounds to survive. Currently the initiative is partnering with three devices – Jawbone, Fitbit and Basis, and looking to collaborate with other international health and fitness brands. Officially supported by Deepak Chopra, The Deepak Chopra Foundation and Health 2.0, this initiative is on its way to making the world a healthier place.
SixDegrees.org
http://www.sixdegrees.orgYou've probably heard of the Six Degrees concept. Any one person (including me, Kevin Bacon) is connected to any other person through six or fewer relationships, because it's a small world. SixDegrees.org is about using this idea to accomplish something good. It's social networking with a social conscience.
Through this website, you can support your favorite charities by donating or creating fundraising badges — as well as check out the favorite causes of other people, including celebrities. You can also pay it forward with Good Cards® - gift cards for charity that can be redeemed as a donation to more than 1 million charities.
International Relief Teams
http://irteams.orgInternational Relief Teams works to alleviate the suffering caused by poverty and disaster around the globe, from the forgotten corners of the world to right here at home, by sending volunteer teams and medical supplies to improve the lives who suffer most.
Donors Choose
http://www.donorschoose.orgDonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America post classroom project requests on DonorsChoose.org. Requests range from pencils for a poetry writing unit, to violins for a school recital, to microscope slides for a biology class. Then, you can browse project requests and give any amount to the one that inspires you. Once a project reaches its funding goal, we deliver the materials to the school.
DoGoodBuyUs
http://www.dogoodbuy.usDoGoodBuyUs is a marketplace for Goods that Do Good, featuring the best socially responsible products. We believe that the world can't change until consumerism does. That's why we created the largest marketplace of charity-made products. Changing the world starts with what we buy.
Surf Dog Ricochet
http://www.surfdogricochet.comSurf Dog Ricochet is a world famous, award-winning surf dog who surfs for fun, wins surf dog contests, and, most importantly, surfs with purpose! She's the only SURFice dog® on the planet who provides therapeutic assistance while creating unique surfing experiences that empower kids with special needs, people with disabilities, wounded warriors and veterans with PTSD.
Look to the Stars
http://www.looktothestars.orgLook to the Stars is the web's number one source of celebrity charity news and information, covering what the top stars are doing to make a positive difference in the world. The site includes exclusive interviews and a database where fans can learn about their favorite stars' good deeds.
feedONE
http://feedone.comfeedONE is an initiative of Convoy of Hope and is aimed at combating hunger across the globe. Based on Mother Theresa’s quote “If you can’t feed 100 people then just feed one,” feedONE works to provide nutritious food, clean water, and education to communities in need.
CharitySub
https://www.charitysub.orgCharitySub is short for charity subscription — your subscription for giving! Each month you learn about a new cause along with 3 charities doing great work to make a difference. With your $5 monthly subscription as a member, you decide each month which charity will receive your $5 donation, and will soon thereafter hear from the charity about the good you and the CharitySub community helped enable.
UniversalGiving
http://www.universalgiving.orgUniversalGiving™ is an award-winning nonprofit that helps people give and volunteer with vetted, quality opportunities all over the world. All projects are vetted through UniversalGiving's trademarked, proprietary Quality Model.™ 100% of each donation goes directly to the cause. UniversalGiving Corporate handles the strategy, operations and NGO vetting for corporations, to ensure the success of their international giving and volunteering programs.
