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We will donate $1 for every government member that joins GovLoop between now and December 15. You can suggest as many charities as you like and you’ll have up to 5 votes. Feel free to comment on the options, too.
The charity with the most votes as of 11:59p ET on December 15 below gets the loot.More info at awesomegov.org
93 results found
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Heifer International
Bring an end to world hunger and help families achieve self-reliance through gifts of livestock and training.
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Wikimedia Foundation www.wikimediafoundation.org
Dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual content, and to providing the full content of these wiki-based projects to the public free of charge. The Wikimedia Foundation operates some of the largest collaboratively edited reference projects in the world, including Wikipedia, the fourth most visited website in the world. Did you know Wikipedia is now offered in 250 languages? Did you know that there are numerous other Wikimedia projects, including Commons, one of the largest online repositories of free multimedia content?
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Food and Friends
Along with nutrition counseling, Food & Friends prepares, packages and delivers meals and groceries to more than 1,400 people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses throughout Washington, DC, 7 counties of Maryland and 7 counties and 6 independent cities in Virginia. Since 1988, Food & Friends has provided food and companionship to our clients, their loved ones and caregivers.
21 votes -
City Year - cityyear.org
City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of service.
16 votes -
Active 20-30 Club
http://www.active20-30.com/
Active 20-30 US & Canada provides young adults with an opportunity for personal growth, friendships and leadership development while improving the quality of life for the special needs children in their community.
"One never stands so tall as when kneeling to help a child"12 votes -
Give an Hour - www.giveanhour.org
Give an Hour - www.giveanhour.org - provides support for veterans from mental health professionals.
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to honor America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the non-profit Foundation has developed and expanded programs that fulfill that mandate. Our mission is to honor and remember America's fallen fire heroes and to provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives.
Each October, the Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. Thousands attend the weekend activities held at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The Weekend features special programs for survivors and…
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Peace Corps Partnership Program
Support projects by Peace Corps Volunteers from around the world! https://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=resources.donors.aboutus
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6 votes
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Nature Conservancy
Preserves natural places worldwide usually through purchasing properties. Works with all levels of government and has many local chapters. Usually turns ownership over to responsible governments after preservation is completed.
11 votes -
Zambia Missionaries http://bit.ly/BBZambiaDonate
Phil and Melody Stephens serve in Livingstone, Zambia and minister to the people out in remote bush villages where most have never seen anyone from the outside world. No running water, sanitation, or electricity. Tax-deductible donations pay their living and ministry expenses to: BBFI, PO Box 191
Springfield, Mo.65801-01911 vote -
Wounded Warrior Project
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. With the continued campaigns overseas, this is a great way to provide tangible support for those wounded in service and help them on the road to healing, both physically and mentally.4 votes -
Jane Goodall Institute http://www.janegoodall.org
Founded by renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, the Jane Goodall Institute is a global nonprofit that empowers people to make a difference for all living things. The Institute builds on Dr. Goodall’s scientific work and her humanitarian vision. Specifically:
…* Improve global understanding and treatment of great apes through research, public education and advocacy * Contribute to the preservation of great apes and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in local communities * Create a worldwide network of young people who have learned to care deeply for their human community, for all animals and for1 vote -
Doctors Without Borders http://doctorswithoutborders.org/
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization working in more than 60 countries to assist people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe.
4 votes -
6 votes
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Bat Conservation International http://www.batcon.org/
Bat Conservation International (BCI), based in Austin, Texas, is devoted to conservation, education, and research initiatives involving bats and the ecosystems they serve. It was founded in 1982, as scientists around the world became concerned that bats essential to the balance of nature and human economies were in alarming decline.
4 votes -
LittleSis.org
LittleSis.org, a project of the Public Accountability Initiative, is an involuntary facebook of powerful Americans, collaboratively edited by people like you. By bringing transparency to influential networks, LittleSis facilitates watchdog research that holds power accountable.
http://littlesis.org6 votes -
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cff.org
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, the average life span is 37 years of age.
8 votes -
National Multiple Sclerosis Society www.nmss.org
Helps victims of Multiple Sclerosis, and sponsors research toward a cure.
6 votes -
Days End Farm Horse Rescue
Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Inc. is a 501 c3, volunteer based, animal welfare organization. Days End Farm was established in 1989 to ensure quality care and treatment of horses through intervention, education, and outreach.
http://www.defhr.org/7 votes
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