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10 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Non-profits

Nonprofits play a crucial role in addressing societal issues, supporting causes, and making a positive impact on the world. However, fundraising can be a constant challenge for these organizations, especially when traditional methods may not yield the desired results. To help nonprofits boost their fundraising efforts, we’ve compiled a list of 10 creative fundraising ideas... Read More

How Your Cellphone Can Help You Raise (More!) Money For Charity

When it comes to raising funds for charitable causes, many methods are explored, but one avenue often overlooked is leveraging apps and websites. In this article, we’ll present a compilation of noteworthy apps and websites that charities should consider utilizing for fundraising, all conveniently accessible through smartphones. Exploring Effective Apps and Websites for Charitable Fundraising... Read More

The Charities Garnering The Most Attention In 2023

Charitable giving is more important than ever in 2023, as global challenges such as poverty, climate change, and inequality continue to impact communities worldwide. Fortunately, countless organizations work tirelessly to address these issues and positively impact people’s lives. In this article, I’ll be taking a closer look at the charities garnering the most attention in... Read More

The Work Of Mentoring USA

How do children grow up to be happy adults? Do young people from harsh environments believe they have a right to pursue happiness? Our forefathers wrote the Declaration of Independence as an instrument of change for a new–unmapped country–with an unknown future. Those men had a vision about unalienable rights such as life, liberty and... Read More

The Most Popular Charities In New York

The state of New York is home to a large number of charities that provide essential services to the community. From education and healthcare to social justice and environmental protection, these organizations are making a positive difference in people’s lives. Here are some of the most popular charities in New York: 1. The Robin Hood... Read More

Simon’s Heart – A Healthy Heart Fund

One of the most important things to monitor is the condition of your heart. By checking your heart rate and eating the right foods, you can decrease your chances of having heart-related problems. One organization that is dedicated to this cause of ensuring hearts are healthy is Simon’s Heart. The Beginnings Of Simon’s Heart Simon’s... Read More

How To Identify A Good Charity In 2022

Nothing feels better than giving to a cause that helps those in need. There is a charity for every cause imaginable. There are charities that raise money to help sick children, wounded warriors or for research of diseases such as cancer and various other causes. When you are contacted over the phone by a solicitor,... Read More

Give Teachers And Children A Helping Hand

There’s a fair possibility that if you have a child in school, you’ll receive requests for supplies from their teacher. Teachers often have to pay for classroom expenditures out of their own money, so they send these requests. An average classroom teacher spends $468 annually on school supplies out of their own pocket, and when... Read More

Adoptions From The Heart

One of the most fulfilling experiences one may have is having children. Children are full of wonder and affection, and it’s fascinating to see them grow up. However, you may not be able to have children of your own for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, you can still have children if you adopt. Adoptions From... Read More

The Changing Face Of Hip-Hop And Giving Back

Fast vehicles, jewelry, gold teeth, and multi-million dollar mansions have all been associated with the hip-hop lifestyle for decades. Hip-hop is now beginning to take on a more experimental and independent tone. Ira Riklis examines how the genre’s biggest stars are putting the earnings from their multi-platinum albums to good use in their communities and... Read More

Children Of Promise

It is said that it takes a village to care for a baby, and that is the basis of Children of Promise, a children’s charity. And that is exactly what they are doing in New York City, New York, for children whose parents are incarcerated. The Children of Promise is a non-profit community-based organization situated... Read More

The Northeast Animal Rescue Charity

Northeast Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization that helps animals that are unable to defend themselves. Animals are entitled to certain rights that are not always respected. They have the right to exist as well as the right to become a part of a warm, caring family. Because animals are unable to talk for themselves,... Read More

Nonprofit Highlight: Women Against Abuse

Women Against Abuse is Philadelphia’s foremost non-profit organization dedicated to ending domestic abuse and providing services to those who have been affected by it. When you consider the amount of individuals helped by the NGO, you can understand how critical their program is. Consider the following information: 580 survivors are safely housed in Emergency Safe... Read More