You Can Make a Difference!

Make the World a Better Place

The Hunger Site, The Rainforest Site, The Breast Cancer Site

Bookmark these sites and each day, with one click, you can help fund free food for the hungry, free mammograms, or fund preservation of our rain forests.

Acupuncturists Without Borders

(AWB)is devoted to bringing compassionate and effective relief to underserved communities affected by natural disaster, war, conflict and poverty around the world. Utilizing community acupuncture, and working through local alliances, our initial presence in an area is devoted to overcoming the immediate effects of trauma. In some cases where the situation is not acute, but the need is great, we will develop longer term training programs for local professionals in basic acupuncture.

American Civil Liberties Union

"The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is our nation's guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States."

American Rivers

If you care about the health of rivers in the U.S., this site is a great resource. Up to date info on our nation's rivers, what's going on in our government to protect or destroy our rivers, and letters and petitions you can sign to make a difference!

Amnesty International

"Amnesty International is dedicated to freeing prisoners of conscience, gaining fair trials for political prisoners, ending torture, political killings and "disappearances," and abolishing the death penalty throughout the world."

The Carter Center

"The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health."

Cross Cultural Solutions

Volunteer or Intern Abroad. Choose from 12 countries, start dates year-round and programs from 1-12 weeks long. Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Thailand, Tanzania

Defenders of Wildlife

"Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. "

Family Violence Prevention Fund

"The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to prevent violence within the home, and in the community, to help those whose lives are devastated by violence because everyone has the right to live free of violence."

The Humane Society of the United States

"The HSUS is dedicated to creating a world where our relationship with animals is guided by compassion. We seek a truly humane society in which animals are respected for their intrinsic value, and where the human-animal bond is strong."

International Campaign for Tibet

"ICT works to promote human rights and self-determination for Tibetans and to protect their culture and environment."

National Organization for Women

"Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society."

The Nature Conservancy

"Since 1951, we've been working with communities, businesses and people like you to protect more than 116 million acres around the world. Our Mission: To preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive."

Open Arms of Minnesota

"Open Arms exists for one simple reason: to feed people infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. In 2003 we prepared and delivered a record-breaking 88,200 meals to people living with HIV/AIDS. At Open Arms we prepare and deliver meals to people who don't feel well and who don't have the energy or resources to care for themselves without assistance. "

Project Linus NJ, Inc.

"Over 3,800 dedicated 'blanketeers' create original, handmade blankets, preemie sets for fragile newborns and hand crafted toys for children suffering serious illness and trauma. Our recipients include hospitals, cancer treatment facilities, clinics and homeless shelters, hospice, and behavioral clinics where children from birth to 17 years of age are impacted by the comfort and love a "made from the heart" blanket provides. Inspired by the Peanuts character, Linus Van Pelt, Project Linus NJ, Inc. believes that every child has the right to feel secure in the world. We are partners in healing, on a mission of hope."

The Sierra Club

"The Sierra Club's members are 700,000 of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization." This site has a ton of email letters written that you just need to sign and send off.

United Way

"Mission: The mission of United Way is to improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities."

 

If you know of any other organizations you think should be added to the list, email us at: greatjobs@coolworks.com  and we'll review them.

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