1) Project C.U.R.E. – http://www.projectcure.org/

Project C.U.R.E is the “largest provider of donated medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world.” Its website has clear calls-to-action right under its mission statement. You know exactly what the nonprofit does and how you can support it as soon as you land on its homepage. The group also has a map of the world, highlighting the countries it currently has projects in, which you can hover over and see the value of donated supplies and equipment. This is an excellent way of showing the impact and scale of the organization’s efforts.

2) Direct Relief – http://www.directrelief.org/

Direct Relief is an organization with the mission to “improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty, disaster, and civil unrest.” The nonprofit’s website clearly states its mission and ways to donate and volunteer above the fold and shows a feed of current news about the organization.

3) Charities Aid Foundation America – http://www.cafamerica.org/

CAF America identifies itself as “a global grantmaking organization assisting corporations, foundations and individuals” that “streamlines the grantmaking process to eliminate risk and administrative burden. The group’s site not only features beautiful images, but it also offers individuals a chance to subscribe to an email list that shares important updates and stories about the “global philanthropic landscape” and how it is changing.

4) Child Aid – http://child-aid.org/

Child Aid assists kids in Central America through various educational initiatives. The organization uses gorgeous images from the field on its homepage and includes some great, concise text to highlight the impact of its work and its supporters’ contributions. Child Aid also features stories from its continually active blog on the homepage, which helps draw in visitors to learn more about the organization’s impact before they decide to give or volunteer.

5) Feeding America – http://feedingamerica.org/

Feeding America’s mission is to “feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.”  The group’s website has a large amount of information about hunger in America, showing that the organization is a thought leader on the issue. It also provides an array of info and resources for families in need of food assistance on its site.

6) World Wildlife Fund – http://worldwildlife.org/

The WWF — a wildlife organization that’s been around for five-plus decades. The nonprofit’s website is not just a place to donate, but also one to learn about different species, locations, and threats to wildlife around the world.  The awe-inspiring imagery the WWF displays on its site helps it draw visitors in to learn more and educate them on how the organization helps to “conserve the world’s most important natural places and significantly change global forces to protect the future of nature.”

7) World Vision – http://www.worldvision.org/

World Vision works in several dozen countries in efforts to develop solutions to end economic-related issues, including poverty. Its website shows the clear progress it has made with an in-depth overview of how many people, communities, and disaster-relief and emergency responses it’s supported since 1990. Like Project C.U.R.E., World Vision tracks each of the issues it’s impacted across the world, including health, clean water, education, child protection, and economic development.

8) Brain & Behavior Research Foundation – https://www.bbrfoundation.org/about

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research. Our model encourages new and innovative research in that we can support new ideas from bottom up generated by scientists. Examples include the early support for optogenetics, deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and rapid-acting antidepressants.

9) The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) – https://www.dbsalliance.org/about/

Envisions wellness for people living with mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder). DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a leading national organization focusing on mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, which affect over 21 million Americans, account for over 50% of the nation’s suicides every year, and cost $23 billion in lost workdays and other workplace losses.  DBSA offers peer-based, wellness-oriented support and empowering services and resources available when people need them, where they need them, and how they need to receive them—online 24/7, in local support groups, in audio and video casts, or in printed materials distributed by DBSA, our chapters, and mental health care facilities across America.

10) AFSP (American Foundation For Suicide Prevention) – https://charitocracy.org/

Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:

11) GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/

If you’ve decided that you want to financially support a cause that’s close to your heart, the next step is finding a legitimate nonprofit that will use your funds to make a lasting impact. But sorting through dozens of nonprofits to verify their credibility might take hours. Doing good shouldn’t be hard, which is why we’ve rounded up the 30 best charities to donate to. Whether you’re looking for coronavirus charities or charities doing environmental work—and everything in between—our list has a nonprofit for every cause.

12) Laini Fluellen Charities – https://www.lainifluellencharities.org/

Laini Fluellen Charities, Inc. was founded in 2009 by a group of breast cancer survivors and the love ones who supported them through their diagnosis and treatment.  We understand first-hand how overwhelming a breast cancer diagnosis can be to both the patient and her (or his) loved ones – there is so much to learn!  The goals of this website are to: (1) give African-American & Hispanic women diagnosed with breast cancer (and their loved ones) the basic information they need to get started on their journey to recovery and healing, (2) administer awareness programs in targeted communities and (3) be a fundraising engine for the research and development of treatments for triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).

13) ALIVE Rescue – http://www.aliverescue.org/

Alive Rescue is a non-profit organization that was founded in March 2008 as a rescue and safe haven for animals. From March 2008 through November of 2012, we ran operations solely using our foster homes. In November of 2011, we signed a lease for a building (“The Little Barn”) in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago. For nearly one and a half years, we rehabbed and re-designed the original structure, preparing it to become our first adoption center. On May 5th, 2013, we opened The Little Barn, celebrating this accomplishment with dozens of our donors, volunteers, and the animals we rescued. In June of 2019 we closed The Little Barn and opened our new Adoption Center in the West Loop. By summer 2020, we will begin construction on The Big Barn, a new location that will help us more than double our impact.

14) Heartland Animal Shelter – https://www.heartlandanimalshelter.org/

Heartland Animal Shelter has been saving lives of homeless pets since 2002, Heartland’s mission is to provide a no-kill shelter for the care, humane treatment, and adoption of lost, stray, and abandoned animals and to find permanent, loving homes for homeless animals and promote responsible pet ownership through education, community outreach, and collaboration while maintaining respect and compassion for all creatures. Heartland’s vision is to eliminate euthanasia to any adoptable animal. Heartland asks for your support by spreading the word about the importance of why pets should be spayed or neutered to prevent overpopulation of cats and dogs. Together we can make a difference!
Heartland rescues pets from various situations and each pet arrives with their own unique needs. Some of our pets require medical care, some require emotional support, some require behavioral help, and all require good old TLC (Tender Loving Care).  Heartland’s staff and volunteers are committed to giving our pets everything they need to be healthy, to be the best they can be, and most importantly to feel loved.

15) Paws With A Cause® – https://www.pawswithacause.org/

Paws With A Cause® enhances the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities nationally through custom-trained Assistance Dogs.
PAWS® increases awareness of the rights and roles of Assistance Dog Teams through education and advocacy. Embracing innovation to address the aging population and to strengthen families living with disabilities.

16) Save the Children – https://www.savethechildren.org/

You believe, as we do, that every child deserves a future. Every last child. The world has made great progress for children. More children are alive and thriving today than ever before. But here’s the problem. Millions of children in the U.S. and around the world still aren’t getting what they deserve. We’re talking about children in need. Dying, when the world knows how to save them. Vulnerable children in poverty. Denied an education. Forced to flee violence. Orphaned, abused, abandoned. Children with no reason to smile. No hope for the future.
The world’s children deserve better. For 100 years, we have been giving children in the U.S. and around the world a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We do whatever it takes to save children, transforming their lives and the future we share.

17) Samaritan’s Purse “Operation Christmas Child” – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/mission-and-history/

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to provide God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Amazing Journey of a Shoebox Gift Begins with You and Results in Evangelism, Discipleship, and Multiplication. Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God’s desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, “Go and do likewise.” For over 40 years, Samaritan’s Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ’s command by going to the aid of the world’s poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ.  After sharing the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus said “Go and do likewise.” That is the mission of Samaritan’s Purse—to follow the example of Christ by helping those in need and proclaiming the hope of the Gospel. https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

18) St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – https://www.stjude.org/

Help spread smiles to all of the incredible St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital patients, families and healthcare providers. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and we invite you to join us in our Smiles for St. Jude campaign. To participate, create a heartfelt video or photo to share with the St. Jude community.

Follow the simple instructions below to get started:
• Choose your St. Jude audience: patients, parents of patients, or healthcare providers
• Record an uplifting video or image to spread strength, courage, and appreciation to your selected audience
• Upload your video or image at www.SmilesForStJude.com

19) Operation Underground Railroad – https://ourrescue.org/

We exist to rescue children from sex trafficking. We perform rescue operations, provide aftercare, and empower law enforcement in 26 countries and 28 U.S. states. Founded in December 2013 by Tim Ballard. There are well over two million children currently suffering in captivity in the world today. They are sex slaves. These children are abused daily, thousands of them being imported every year into developed countries like the United States and Canada. These children range from toddlers to teenagers.

People have been talking about this problem for some time. But these children don’t need more talk. They need action. They need to be extracted from the hell they are living. We know how to extract them. This is what we do. We rescue them, place them into safe-havens where they can be rehabilitated, then we go after the bad guys and break their organizations. Help us do this. Help us help the children.

SINCE BEING FOUNDED IN DECEMBER 2013, we’ve gathered the world’s experts in extraction operations and in anti-child trafficking efforts to bring an end to child slavery. O.U.R.’s Underground Jump Team consists of former CIA, Navy SEALs, and Special Ops operatives that lead coordinated identification and extraction efforts. These operations are always in conjunction with law enforcement throughout the world.
Once victims are rescued, a comprehensive process involving justice for the perpetrators and recovery and rehabilitation for the survivors begins.

20) I Got Legs – https://www.facebook.com/igotlegs

Our mission is to Reenable athletes with physical challenges and support improvements to life changing technology. By raising awareness, creating programs, and writing grants, we seek to form partnerships that will unlock an improved quality of life for the 61 million people living with disability in the United States — and the millions more living abroad.

21) The Mamba On Three Fund – https://mambaonthree.org/

The MambaOnThree Fund was created to honor Team Mamba’s mantra, “Mamba on Three.” It’s with that customary chant for togetherness, sisterhood and the ability to take on every challenge that this Fund was named. The MambaOnThree Fund exists to honor and support loved ones of the seven other victims involved in the tragedy that occurred on January 26, 2020. All donations to the Fund will be directed to their families.