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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
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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 -
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/ - The American Red Cross is where people mobilize to help their neighbors—across the street, across the country and across the world—in emergencies.
Each year, in communities large and small, victims of some 70,000 disasters turn to neighbors familiar and new—the more than 700,000 volunteers and 34,000 employees of the Red Cross. Through nearly 720 locally supported chapters, more than 15 million people gain the skills they need to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their homes, communities and world. Some 4 million people give blood—the gift of life—through the Red Cross, making it the largest supplier of…
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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.
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Epilepsy Foundation-www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
The national voluntary agency dedicated to ~3 million people in the U.S. with epilepsy and their families. The organization works to ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all areas of life; to improve how people with epilepsy are perceived, accepted and valued; and promotes a cure.
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Half the Sky Foundation
www.halfthesky.org/
Created in 1998 by adoptive parents who wanted to enrich the lives and enhance the prospects for the children who remain in China's welfare institutions.3 votes -
Big Brothers Big Sisters (http://www.bbbs.org)
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. We have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people.
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Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue WWW.Greytdogs.org
A local (MD) non-profit that finds homes for Greyhounds. This organization is slightly different than others in that it takes on the more challenging cases - older Greys and those who have problems (partial blindness, broken or missing legs, etc.) Nothing makes a home more blessed and complete than having a greyhound.
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Water Missions International
Water Missions International is a Christian, nonprofit organization that provides clean, safe water to people in developing countries and disaster areas through a variety of technologies. Our goal is to provide sustainable access to safe water so that no person should perish for want of safe drinking water.
We recognize that clean water is the source of life and the foundation for health, education and viable economies. Through the generous support of individuals, churches, nonprofits and businesses, Water Missions International is able to develop low-maintenance, self-sustaining water treatment systems for communities around the world that provide safe drinking water,…
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Combined Federal Campaign
Since 1961, the only authorized workplace-giving campaign for Federal Employees. Join our Chair, Secretary Hilary Clinton and donate to over 4,000 charities. Find one that matches your passion. Our goal this year is $64 million because the needs are greater than ever.
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Victory Junction
Victory Junction enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment.
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Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
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Youmanitas Energy Farms. www.youmanitas.com
Youmanitas has worked out a solution where employment, economy stimulation and healthcare improvement is combined. please check their website!
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City Year - cityyear.org
City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of service.
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California Women Empowering Women
CAWEW serves a dual mission: Make DNA Testing of Evidence collected in sexual assault kits mandatory to help bring criminals to justice. Work with SART (Sexual Assault Response teams) to provide the much-needed resources to help them continue their great work with survivors of sexual assault.
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IJIS Institute
We provide training and technical assistance to cash strapped state, local and tribal justice and public safety agencies.
6 votes
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