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Donate to Food Banks and Nonprofits Responding to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Crisis

A cleaning crew wearing protective clothing enters the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington. Source: www.technologyreview.com As the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic...

Donate to Veterans Organizations This Giving Season

The holidays are an ideal time to recognize and thank the men and women who serve our county. There are many ways to donate to veterans organizations this season. But...

Donate to Planned Parenthood this Holiday Season

For more than 100 years, Planned Parenthood has been one of the most influential women’s rights organizations in the world. This nonprofit was founded on the belief...

Nonprofits Supporting Families During the Holidays

During the winter season, the work of nonprofits supporting families in need is more relevant than ever. Charities across the nation provide them with food, clothing,...

Leverage Social Media For More Donations This Giving Season

Photo by Priscilla Du Preez via Unsplash Social media is the place where millions of conversations are happening daily. Facebook recently reached 2.45 billion monthly...

Are these Items Cluttering your Home? Donate them this Holiday Season

The holiday season is all about giving, and there’s no better way to do that than to give away the items that you don’t need anymore. Not only do these items take up...

7 Fundraising Ideas to Rock this Giving Season

Source: Sherise via Unsplash Christmas is just around the corner, and the end of the year is only three weeks away. Now is the perfect time to think up some fun ways to...

Congratulations to Our 2019 Top-Rated Nonprofits!

Dear 2019 Top-Rated Nonprofits, Congratulations on earning a 2019 GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Award! It’s clear that you have had a tremendous impact in your communities...

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in San Jose in 2019

Want to volunteer or intern at a great San Jose nonprofit? Whether you’re new to the city and want to learn about its charities, trying to change up your routine with...

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in San Diego in 2019

Want to volunteer or intern at a great San Diego nonprofit? Whether you’re new to the city and want to learn about its charities, trying to change up your routine with...

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Philadelphia in 2019

Want to volunteer or intern at a great Philadelphia nonprofit? Whether you’re new to the city and want to learn about its charities, trying to change up your routine...

Fall Volunteering: Support Kids and Families in Your Community

by Sam Reeve Kids, kids, kids everywhere! Rush hour traffic is picking up, the heat has (hopefully) plateaued, and students across the country are settling back into...

Join Generous Donors to Give to Victims of Hurricane Dorian

By Mayra Gomez Dorian has destroyed thousands of homes in the Bahamas, and thousands more are at risk in the Carolinas. The strongest storm on the planet this year,...

Seven Nonprofits Building the Infrastructure for a More Democratic Society

by Sam Reeve Democracy is an ongoing project of inclusion and equity in the United States. A project in participatory government that continues to expand thanks to the...

Three Volunteer Opportunities for Teens This Summer

By Mayra Gomez Volunteering offers many benefits to your teen’s development. Research has shown that adolescents who engage in community service are more responsible...

Five Nonprofits Helping at the U.S.-Mexico Border

By now, chances are you’ve seen the picture of Oscar Martinez and his 23-month-old daughter Valeria lying dead on the banks of the Rio Grande. They were trying to seek...

7 Top-Rated Nonprofits Supporting the LGBTQAI+ Community

by Sam Reeve Every June, millions of people around the world join together to celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride, activism, history, and community. Particularly so this year,...

10 Top-Rated Nonprofits Protecting the Environment

Every April 22, millions of Americans join together to celebrate Earth Day, an event that since 1970 has promoted awareness of our planet’s environmental problems. For...

5 Fun Earth Day Activities for Families

Earth Day is nigh! And this lovely planet of ours needs all the help you can offer to make sure it’s as beautiful, lush, and life-giving for your kids and grandkids as...

6 Must-See Family Movies That Will Inspire Your Kids

The Oscars and Golden Globes may have passed, but movie season is always upon us. Rain or snow scheduled for this weekend? Freezing temperatures out? Stay in those...