Charitable Organizations

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America's Second Harvest Starvation affects more than just the homeless in America. Find out more here.
American Cancer Society Learn about cancer and what is being done to fight it here.
American Diabetes Association Learn about the disease, prevention, and how to live with diabetes here.
American Heart Association Learn and live.
American Lung Association Learn about asthma, lung cancer, and other lung diseases here.
American Red Cross What does the Red Cross do? How can you help? Find answers here.
Arthritis Foundation Find out about this crippling disease and what is being done to help its millions of sufferers.
ASPCA The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 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
Autism Speaks The odds of being diagnosed with autism are 1 in 150.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America The Positive Place for Kids
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids 236,533 kids have become regular smokers in 2009. 79,253 will die prematurely from their addiction.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Check out this site to learn more about the disease and current research.
Doctors Without Borders Learn how those in the medical field are helping people around the world recieve the treatment they need.
Make-A-Wish Foundation Find out about this cool organization that grants wishes for terminally ill kids.
March of Dimes This group is all about the prevention of birth defects.
National Autism Association Find out all about autism and the fight for a cure.
National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy This site offers information on the harsh reality of teen pregnancy and parenthood.
NCADV Find out about the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence here.
National Coalition for the Homeless This groups mission is to prevend and end homelessness while ensuring the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness are met and their civil rights protected.
National Kidney Foundation Learn about kidney disease here.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Find out what it's like living with MS, and what you can do to help with research.
Partnership For A Drug-Free America This site is full of information about drug use, prevention, and how to help friends and family with an addiction.
Peace Corps Find out what it means to be a Peace Corps volunteer.
Polaris Find out about this organization leading a global war on modern slavery.
Salvation Army All about the Salvation Army, their programs, and how you can help.
Save the Children Find out what this group is doing to save the lives of children in the USA and around the world.
Unicef Defending the rights of children all over the world.