1. Religion & Spirituality

Charity Choices

Charity can be offered in many different ways. It isn't always about reaching into your pocketbook to hand over a cash donation.

Healing Waters for Our Veterans

A variety of water-related healing programs have been created to help US Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans get relief from their physical and emotional wounds. Water sport programs include white-water rafting, sailing on the high seas, surfing, and fly fishing.

Locks of Love

This organization provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss.

29 Gifts

What is the 29 Day Gift Giving Challenge? - Give one thing away each day for 29 days. Why? Because to see the world change, we have to do something to change the world.

Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids

Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids are hairpiece charities that bring hope to the lives of sick kids.

Donate a Pint of Blood

A simple How to on donating blood.

Look Listen Love

Step out of your self-absorption and reach out to someone in need.

Charity Mudra

The Varada mudra pose is customarily used whenever a blessing is being offered.

Charity Water

borninseptmeber.org - A month-long birthday campaign to build 333 wells and give 150,000 people in Ethiopia safe, clean drinking water.

Songs for Kids Foundation

Muscians go where kids that need healing to perform with them - the kids participate in the shows - at hospitals, special needs kids camps. and more places.

Kiva.org - Loans that change lives

Empowering businesses in the developing world.

Become a Big - Big Brothers Big Sisters

Being a Big is something anyone can do-the only requirements are a willingness to be a friend, to have fun, and to see the world (and yourself) through the eyes of a young person.

Gems of Hope

Gems of Hope Inc. is a nonprofit organization that offers gifts of jewelry mounted on inspirational cards to cancer patients. My cousin, Sheila Harman, is a co-director of this Iowa-based charity.

Six Degrees

Charitable initiative of Kevin Bacon in partnership with "Network for Good."

Artists Helping Children

Non-profit charity dedicated to bringing comfort to children in hospitals, clinics, and shelters by brightening their environment with murals and other art.

Oprah's Angel Network

This page features the names of many charities that have been featured on Oprah. These organizations are helped by funds collected from viewers and onlline members for her Angel Network.

Volunteers-In-Parks

volunteers come from all over to help preserve and protect America's natural and cultural heritage for the enjoyment of this and future generations. Young and old alike give of their time and expertise to assist in achieving the National Park Service mission.

Global Volunteer Network

Volunteering is a great way to contribute to the global community and gain experience, and also fosters personal growth.

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