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Protect People, Pets & the Planet
Specially curated links & information for young adults to trusted non-profit organizations.
PEOPLE
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural and human-made disasters, and exclusion from health care in more than 70 countries. We provide independent, impartial medical humanitarian assistance to the people who need it most. LEARN MORE HERE
unicef USA
UNICEF is on the ground in 190 countries and territories, working to save and protect children UNICEF won't stop until every child is healthy, educated, protected and respected. UNICEF USA is rated one of the best charities to donate to: Less than 4% of every dollar spent goes to administrative costs. LEARN MORE HERE
SAVE THE CHILDREN
Save the Children was the first global movement for children, boldly declaring that children have rights.
Today, we champion the rights of the world’s 2.3 billion children. LEARN MORE HERE
WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. We build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. LEARN MORE HERE
AIRLINK
Since its inception in 2010, Airlink has transported more than 7,400 responders and approximately 3.4 million pounds of humanitarian aid by air. This equates to nearly $12.8 million in transportation and, more importantly, contributes to saving and improving millions of lives. LEARN MORE HERE
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
is a global movement of more than 10 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.
We are funded by members and people like you. We are independent of any political ideology, economic interest or religion. No government is beyond scrutiny. No situation is beyond hope. LEARN MORE HERE
Join the fight to end hunger! Your power, voice, actions, and commitment will ensure nobody has to make an impossible choice between food and other necessities like medicine, utilities, or childcare. LEARN MORE HERE
Meals on Wheels
To empower local community programs to improve the health and quality of life of the seniors they serve so that no one is left hungry or isolated. LEARN MORE HERE
CHILDREN'S BOOK PROJECT
The Children’s Book Project is a women-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that gives free books to children who need them for equity in literacy, learning, and life. LEARN MORE HERE
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
When the best treatment for a sick child is far from home, thankfully, families don’t have worry about where to stay. LEARN MORE HERE
The mission of Do It For The Love is to inspire hope and healing through the power of music by supporting clinical and community-based music therapy, evidence-based research, and providing live music experiences. LEARN MORE HERE
Pomeroy Rec & Rehab Center
Provides recreational, vocational & educational opportunities for people with disabilities through programs & services that encourage self-expression, promote personal achievement, & lead to greater independence. LEARN MORE HERE
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. LEARN MORE HERE
American Heart Association
For nearly 100 years, the American Heart Association has been fighting heart disease and stroke and helping families and communities thrive. LEARN MORE HERE
The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people by providing 24/7 365 counseling. Support their mission by finding out how you can help. LEARN MORE HERE
Special Olympics provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. LEARN MORE HERE
PETS
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. PHS/SPCA is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife from San Francisco through San Mateo and the northern half of Santa Clara County. LEARN MORE HERE
SAVING THAI STREET DOGS
Niall Harbison' mission is to help thousands of Thai street dogs by feeding, giving life saving medical attention and ultimately spaying and neutering these street dogs to prevent the population of unwanted dogs from exploding. He feeds 80+ dogs per day, trying to get to 10,000 dogs per month. Follow his progress and donate LEARN MORE HERE
ASPCA
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®(ASPCA®) was the first humane society to be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world.
Their organization was founded on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans and must be protected under the law. LEARN MORE HERE
MUTTVILLE
We reach out to senior dogs at risk, give them the care they need, and find them loving forever homes. If we had our way, no dog would spend their last days in a shelter.. LEARN MORE HERE
HUMANE SOCIETY INTL
With your help, we are shaping the dialogue to catalyze animal welfare reform and influence public opinion, corporate priorities, legislative action and governmental collaboration. LEARN MORE HERE
PLANET
The Marine Mammal Center
The Marine Mammal Center advances global ocean conservation through rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education. The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation from its facility in Sausalito, CA. Marine mammals are ecosystem indicators, and these animals provide insights into human and ocean health threats. Protect our shared ocean environment for future generations. LEARN MORE HERE
The Nature Conservancy
The The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, we impact conservation globally. LEARN MORE HERE
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
Our conservation successes are possible thanks to generous people like you. World Wildlife Fund carefully manages resources to maximize your support of our work—saving endangered wildlife, protecting fragile ecosystems, tackling the climate crisis, and finding practical and beneficial ways for both people and nature to thrive. LEARN MORE HERE
The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organization, is developing and scaling technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. Our aim is to put ourselves out of business once the oceans are clean. LEARN MORE HERE
PBS KIDS
Raising environmentally-responsible kids is a way to be a good neighbor! Consider getting involved with environmental efforts on the community level. Cities, towns, neighborhoods, churches & schools frequently hold events like beautification days & recycling drives & tv programming that can show your child how important the environment is to everyone around them. LEARN MORE HERE
GREENPEACE
Greenpeace is a global network of independent campaigning organizations that use peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. LEARN MORE HERE
Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. We amplify the power of our millions of members and supporters to defend everyone’s right to a healthy world.
To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives. LEARN MORE HERE
The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network. They fight to reduce plastic pollution, protect the ocean, beach access, coastal preservation and clean water. LEARN MORE HERE