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Nonprofits Fighting Fake News

In a technologically advanced society, misinformation and disinformation spread at the speed of light. With just one click, extremists, conspiracy theorists, and those...

These 4 Organizations Are Improving Education In and Out of the Classroom

Investing in education is investing in the future. In an ideal world, everyone would have access to a quality education and equal academic potential. Unfortunately,...

Adoption Nonprofits Helping Families Go Through the Adoption Process

Photo Source: Photo by Thiago Cerqueira on Unsplash There are many reasons that make families and individuals turn to adoption. Some families may be struggling with the...

5 Christmas Charities Making the World a Better Place

Source: Unsplash Christmastime should be a time of joy. But for many families, the holidays are anything but cheerful. Around the world, people struggle to keep a roof...

Nonprofit Housing Rehabilitation Organizations Changing Lives Across the Country

Source: Unsplash For millions of Americans, it’s a struggle just to pay the rent, keep food on the table, and keep the lights on. In light of a global pandemic,...

Victims Services Nonprofits Continue to Serve Survivors

Photo by _Mxsh_ on Unsplash For those who have survived a crime, recovery can take decades. The trauma of living through a crime can be incredibly complicated. And for...

Having Fun at All Ages: Five Senior Centers Keeping Things Entertaining

One of the fastest-growing demographic groups is our seniors. With life expectancy on the rise and medical advancements, people are simply living longer. This news is...

Nonprofits That Provide Group Health Services And Promote Healthful Living

Source: Child Family Health International (CFHI) Let’s be honest. The healthcare system is not so easy to navigate. There are many obstacles to understanding and...

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...

25 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Giving Tuesday

By Grace Kennedy Giving Tuesday is November 27, and now is the perfect time to think up some fun and creative ways to make it work for your nonprofit. When it comes to...

Add Some Kind to Your Daily Grind: Seven Ways to Blend Philanthropy Into Your Routine

By Grace Kennedy If you have ever pitched in on a service project or made a charitable donation, you know how great it feels to work for the greater good. But our busy...

Earth Day 2018

April 22 is Earth Day. But for nonprofits dedicated to protecting animal and plant species from extinction, keeping our landscape from more resembling a moonscape, and...

This Season of Giving — Give to Express What You Stand For

This giving season, perhaps more than ever, you can make a tremendous difference by supporting causes you care about. Many of the things that we value dearly are under...

Join Generous Donors To Give To Wildfire Victims in North California

As fire crews fight to contain the cluster of wildfires ravaging Northern California, join other donors in supporting the following nonprofits and charities involved in...

DACA: You Need To Take Action Now!

by Andy Talajkowski President Trump announced his plans to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program earlier this month. Under the program, people...

10 Uplifting Movies That Teach Compassion

After the past couple weeks, who doesn’t need a good movie to cheer themselves up? While some are fictional and others based on real life events, these ten movies...

Volunteering at GreatNonprofits: An Intern Spills The Beans

One volunteer shares their experiences as a 2017 summer intern for GreatNonprofits. What inspired you to do volunteer work this summer? As for many other college...

Hurricane Harvey: Here Are 5 Charities That Need Your Help

By Andy Talajkowski Hurricane Harvey is being called one of the biggest natural disasters in the United States to date, and an already inundated Texas braces itself for...

World Turtle Day

Between climate change, oil spills, marine pollution, invasive species, loss of habitat, or overharvesting for consumption, it’s no wonder that turtles and tortoises...

National Endangered Species Day

When occurring naturally, one to five species a year will go extinct. But according to the Center for Biological Diversity, dozens of species are now going extinct each...