Charity name: The Alzheimer's Association
Website: www.alz.org
Charity description: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Charity name: The Nature Conservancy
Website: www.nature.org
Charity description: The leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
Charity name: The Cancer Society
Website: www.cancer.org
Charity description: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community–based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Charity name: Natural Resources Defense Council
Website: www.nrdc.org
Charity description: NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action group, combining the grassroots power of 1.3 million members and online activists with the courtroom clout and expertise of more than 350 lawyers, scientists and other professionals.
Charity name:American Heart Association
Website: www.heart.org
Charity description: Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question.
Charity name:Conservation International
Website: www.conservation.org
Charity description: Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well–being of humanity.
Charity name:American Lung Association
Website: www.lungusa.org
Charity description: The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research.
Charity name:Rainforest Alliance
Website: www.rainforest–alliance.org
Charity description: The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land–use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.
Charity name:amfAR
Website: www.amfare.org
Charity description: Founded in 1985, amfAR is dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research. With the freedom and flexibility to respond quickly to emerging areas of scientific promise, amfAR plays a catalytic role in accelerating the pace of HIV/AIDS research and achieving real breakthroughs. amfAR–funded research has increased our understanding of HIV and has helped lay the groundwork for major advances in the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
Charity name:Environmental Defense Fund
Website: www.edf.org
Charity description: Environmental Defense Fund is a leading national nonprofit organization representing more than 700,000 members. Since 1967, we have linked science, economics and law to create innovative, equitable and cost–effective solutions to society's most urgent environmental problems.
Charity name:March of Dimes
Website: www.marchofdimes.com
Charity description: Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. We carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives. March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, low birthweight.
Charity name:National Wildlife Federation
Website: www.nwf.org
Charity description: The National Wildlife Federation is America's largest conservation organization. We work with more than 4 million members, partners and supporters in communities across the country to protect and restore wildlife habitat, confront global warming and connect with nature.
Charity name:Mental Health America
Website: www.nhma.org
Charity description: Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 320 affiliates nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well–being of the nation Ð everyday and in times of crisis.
Charity name:The Wildlife Conservation Society
Website: www.wcs.org
Charity description: The Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895, has the clear mission to save wildlife and wild places across the globe. Our story began in the early 1900's when we successfully helped the American bison recover on the Western Plains. Today, we protect many of the world's iconic creatures here and abroad, including gorillas in the Congo, tigers in India, wolverines in the Yellowstone Rockies, and ocean giants in our world's amazing seascapes.
Charity name:American Diabetes Association
Website: www.diabetes.org
Charity description: Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected – by diabetes.
Charity name:WWF
Website: www.wwf.org
Charity description: For more than 45 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The worldÕs leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally. WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.
Charity name:Doctors Without Borders
Website: www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Charity description: Doctors Without Borders is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971.
Charity name:American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Website: www.aspca.org
Charity description: As the first humane organization to be granted legal authority to investigate and make arrests for crimes against animals, we are wholly dedicated to fulfilling the ASPCA mission through nonviolent approaches. Our organization provides local and national leadership in three key areas: caring for pet parents and pets, providing positive outcomes for at-risk animals and serving victims of animal cruelty.
Charity name:Catholic Relief Services
Website: www.crs.org
Charity description: Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching.
Charity name:The Humane Society
Website: www.humanesociety.org
Charity description: The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization–backed by 11 million Americans, or one in every 28. Established in 1954, The HSUS seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals–a world that will also benefit people. We are America's mainstream force against cruelty, exploitation and neglect, as well as the most trusted voice extolling the human-animal bond.
Charity name:American Red Cross
Website: www.redcross.org
Charity description: Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.
Charity name:Habitat for Humanity
Website: www.habitat.org
Charity description: We are a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We build with people in need regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.
Charity name:Live United
Website: www.liveunited.org
Charity description: United Way is a worldwide network in 45 countries and territories, including nearly 1,300 local organizations in the U.S. It advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all, by focusing on the three key building blocks of education, income and health. The United Way movement creates long lasting community change by addressing the underlying causes of problems that prevent progress in these areas. LIVE UNITED is a call to action for everyone to become a part of the change.
Charity name:Amnesty International
Website: www.amnesty.org
Charity description: Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. Our supporters are outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a better world - so we work to improve human rights through campaigning and international solidarity.
Charity name:Volunteers of America
Website: www.voa.org
Charity description: At Volunteers of America, we are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 16,000 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.
Charity name:World Emergency Relief
Website: www.worldemergencyrelief.org
Charity description: World Emergency Relief alleviates the suffering of human beings by providing humanitarian relief and developmental aid to people who have been marginalized by geography, or harmed by natural disaster, war, armed conflict, exploitation, physical or mental abuse, or economic deprivation.
Charity name:CARE
Website: www.care.org
Charity description: CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.
Charity name:Boy's Town
Website: www.boystown.org
Charity description: Boys Town serves children and families through locations around the United States. A nonprofit, publicly-supported organization, we have impacted the lives of millions of people since 1917. Through compassion and a research-proven approach, Boys Town helps them find healing and hope.
Charity name:World Vision
Website: www.worldvision.org
Charity description: World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
Charity name:Unite for Children
Website: www.unicef.org
Charity description: UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. That makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young.
Charity name:Direct Relief International
Website: www.directrelief.org
Charity description: Direct Relief International provides medical assistance to improve the quality of life for people affected by poverty, disaster, and civil unrest at home and throughout the world. We work to strengthen the in-country health efforts of our partners by providing essential material resources – medicines, supplies and equipment.
Charity name:The Carter Center
Website: www.cartercenter.org
Charity description: The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. Founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the Atlanta-based Center has helped to improve the quality of life for people in more than 70 countries.
Charity name:Children's Network International
Website: www.helpthechildren.org
Charity description: Help the Children is a nonprofit Christian humanitarian relief organization dedicated to help alleviate the suffering of children and their families throughout the United States and around the world. Help the Children's mission is to increase self sufficiency by providing food, clothing, personal care items and medical supplies without regard to political affiliation, religious belief, or ethnic identity.
Charity name:Human Rights Watch
Website: www.hrw.org
Charity description: Human Rights Watch is one of the world's leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, we give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Our rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse.
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