Today is #GivingTuesday – a day dedicated to the spirit of generosity that comes with the holidays. To celebrate, we have gathered 20 of our vetted nonprofits who are looking for support today to achieve their organization’s mission and goals.
Each nonprofit below is a 501(c)(3) organization that is registered with the IRS, has submitted financial documentation that demonstrates how their programs are funded, and had their mission and how they achieve it reviewed by the Good360 team.
Community Bridges, Inc. – Silver Spring, MD
website: http://cfp-dc.org
Community Bridges has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. It is our goal to raise $1,000 on November 29, #GivingTuesday to support our CB Girls Program, our integrated 4th through 12th grade after- and out-of-school program that supports the growth of our young women by helping them understand their potential and life choices, learn creative strategies to become leaders, and break their family’s cycle of poverty using education as a vehicle. Click here to donate today.
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
website: www.KDP.org
This year, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, Kappa Delta Pi is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Our mission-driven organization focuses on supporting members through their journey as educators. Whether through literacy programs in local communities or funding the work of its preservice and practicing educators, the Society and its members are committed to paying it forward for members at all levels of their careers.
Click here to donate today.
NorthPointe Resources, Inc – Zion, Illinois
Website: http://www.northpointeresources.org/
The mission of NorthPointe Resources is to empower people with disabilities to achieve their dreams. NorthPointe Resources has a goal of raising $55,000 in 24 hours on GivingTuesday November 29, 2016. Qualified donations will be matched by a generous gift from the Coleman Foundation. Donations must be made at www.NorthPointeResources.org to qualify for the matching gift. Please help us reach our goal! Click here to donate today.
Starting Hearts – Avon, Colorado
Website: https://startinghearts.org/
Sudden cardiac arrest is the single biggest killer in the world, affecting 1,000 Americans every day. We work to save more lives of sudden cardiac arrest victims through widespread CPR and defibrillator education, placement of defibrillators everywhere in public, and engagement of citizen first responders. #GivingTuesday donations will help us train an entire generation in these lifesaving skills. Click here to donate today.
BOOM!Health – Bronx, New York
Website: http://www.boomhealth.org/
BOOM!Health enables New Yorkers living with and at highest risk for illness, addiction, homelessness and poverty to realize their full potential by integrating services to create a seamless continuum of prevention and care. On #GivingTuesday, BOOM!Health is proud to be hosted by the Brooklyn Nets for BOOM!Game Night.We are raising funds for our ground breaking programs and our newest projects, so that we may continue to support over 8000 at-risk, disadvantaged teens and adults. Click here to donate today.
CCI Health & Wellness Services – Silver Spring, Maryland
Website: http://www.cciweb.org/
CCI Health & Wellness Services is a group practice empowering patients to partner with staff for an unparalleled healthcare experience. Through integrated teams in a learning environment, we deliver high quality affordable care to every patient during all stages of life. This #GivingTuesday, low-income families in Silver Spring will get the dental care they need thanks to generous people like you. Dental care has a big impact; it can improve school performance, self esteem, long-term health, and even save lives. With your support, we will be able to offer quality, affordable dental care to low income families in our community. Click here to donate today.
Swift Youth Foundation – Scottsdale, AZ
Website: https://www.swiftyouthfoundation.org/
Swift Youth Foundation supports the social and emotional development of youth and enhances the social awareness and leadership skills of teens by fostering mutually beneficial mentor relationships in a fun and safe environment. On #GivingTuesday we hope to raise $125,000 to support the social and emotional development of youth in Arizona. Click here to donate today.
Chicago Youth Programs – Chicago, Illinois
Website: http://chicagoyouthprograms.org/
The Mission of Chicago Youth Programs (CYP) is to improve the health and life opportunities of at-risk youth using a comprehensive approach aimed at developing their capabilities. Chicago Youth Programs participants graduate high school at rates 3X that of their peers. We serve them from birth until they reach age 25 and endeavor to truly change the trajectory of their lives. Join us as we Grow OpportUNITY! Click here to donate today.
College Goal Maryland
Website: http://www.collegegoalmaryland.org/
This #GivingTuesday will connect College Goal Maryland to new partners who will donate $50,000 so that we can retain current students, provide financial assistance to newly enrolled college students, and pay for data analysis through the National Student Clearing House. It will also support current programs that close attainment gaps for traditionally underrepresented population by improving enrollment, matriculation, and graduation of Baltimore City Public High School graduates with quality career certificates or college degrees from two and four year colleges. Click here to donate today.
Brandon M Austin Fund
Website: http://thebrandonmaustinmemorialfund.org/
Our focus this #GivingTuesday is two-fold: Part one is the money part– We have agreed to cover the cost to purchase 12 more Lego kits for this year’s Legos for Learning, Brandon’s Buddies program. Now, the second part of our campaign: what we REALLY want people to do is give of THEMSELVES! We want them to Pay it Forward the BMA Way, and do something KIND for someone on #GivingTuesday. Click here to donate today.
Port Resources – Portland, ME
Website: https://www.portresources.org/
Port Resources is dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges to live meaningful and fulfilled lives in their communities. Your gift this #GivingTuesday will assist us in our goal to provide choices, support and meaningful life experiences for adults and children with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. Click here to donate today.
Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis
Website: http://www.storefrontindy.com/
Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis is a new non-profit professional theater company based in downtown Indy focused on producing new plays by underrepresented playwrights. Storefront stages productions in the style of Chicago storefront theaters: with small and intimate settings; raw, and underscored by emotional truth. This #GivingTuesday, our goal is $2,500 for general operating funds. Click here to donate today.
Georgia Favor House – College Park, Georgia
Website: http://georgiafavorhouse.com/
Our mission at Favor House is to nurture youth through a mentoring network that targets the academic, mental, spiritual, physical, social and individual well being of our youth. This #GivingTuesday we are raising funds forour new Favor House Resourece Center. The Favor House Resource Center will provide the space, equipment, and environment needed to improve and evaluate academic outcomes. In today’s world dominated by technology, youth and staff must have access to computers, internet, phones, and printers in order to improve academic performance. Favor House Resource Center will also improve communication modes between Favor House and youth’s parents, teachers, and community partners. Click here to donate today.
Birch Community Services – Portland, Oregan
Website: http://www.birchcommunityservices.org/
Birch Community Services has a mission to provide a community where people can be responsible and accountable for meeting their basic needs, and to equip them with tools to overcome financial difficulty. BCS seeks to utilize #GivingTuesday to introduce our 25 year anniversary, and ways to get involved. We will announce the opportunity to support BCS with a monthly gift of $25 or one time gifts beginning at $250. BCS will use social media platforms and an email blast to encourage our community and others to join in the celebration of honoring 25 years of service in Portland. Click here to donate today.
KAN-WIN
Website: https://www.ilgive.com//organizations/kan-win
KAN-WIN’s mission is to eradicate all forms of violence against women.During this critical time, more than ever, we believe in our community’s efforts to lift up and support immigrant women and girls facing all forms of violence. Join KAN-WIN this #GivingTuesday to support immigrant survivors of domestic violence. We hope to raise $6,000 to support housing costs for one family for one year in our transitional housing program. Click here to donate today.
YMCA of Northern Utah
Website: http://www.ymcautah.org/
Our mission is to provide our communities with experiences that enhance healthy minds, body and spirit in which we strive to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. Everything the Y does is in service of making us – as individuals and a community – better. On this global day of giving, #GivingTuesday, remember how the YMCA has influenced your life and consider helping the YMCA make the same impact in the lives of thousands of Utah youth. Click here to donate today.
Camp Jorn YMCA – Manitowish Waters, WI
Website: http://campjornymca.org/
Our mission is for all who engage in Camp Jorn YMCA experiences to recognize and develop value in themselves and in the world around them. On #GivingTuesday, we want you to #GiveMeFive by helping us raise $3,000 – enough money to send FIVE kids to camp in Summer 2017. Our scholarship program ensures that no child or family is turned away from a camp experience due to the inability to pay. Click here to donate today.
Transforming Lives Charter School – Rialto, CA
Website: http://transforminglivescs.org/
Transforming Lives Charter’s mission is to empower students to be successful leaders who encompass 21st century skills necessary for college, career and beyond. Students will be encouraged to reach their potential through a blend of rigorous academics along with college and career exploration, preparation and workplace readiness learning. This #GivingTuesday we are fundraising for student computers to better prepare us to open our doors for the 2017-2018 school year. Click here to donate today.
Professional Opportunities, Programs for Students – Florida
Website: www.popsinc.org
Professional Opportunities, Programs for Students missions is to provide personal and professional development for teenagers who face social and economic barriers that impact the quality of their lives. The goal of the POPS Program is to prepare the student for FUTURE SUCCESS! POPS’ work is rooted in collaboration among students, parents, schools, and community and business leaders. Click here to donate today.
Youth Outreach Services – Chicago, Illinois
Website: https://www.yos.org/
Youth Outreach Services promotes the strengths and abilities of youth and families by providing community-based services that empower and enrich each to face life challenges with confidence, competence and dignity. Our success is directly related to the support we receive from friends like you this #GivingTuesday. Click here to donate today.
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