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Community Food Share

odesk1 — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:27:49 +0000

Founded in 1981, Community Food Share is the food bank of Boulder and Broomfield counties. The organization collects food donations from different benefactors. Programs run by Community Food Share include Feeding Families program which provides free food to families who have school-children. Most beneficiaries of the organization are families living in poverty. Community Food Share has local and global mission. The domestic mission of the organization is that no one in Boulder and Broomfield Counties goes hungry. The global goal of the organization is that people from all over the world gets access to nutritious food. Car donations are very much welcome. Community Food Share works with Cars for Colorado in receiving vehicle donations. Aside from donating funds and foods, an interested person can also get involved by becoming a volunteer. To be able to implement its programs and projects, Community Food Share is mostly dependent on the volunteers. Volunteers can help out in the activities on the food banks or conduct their own food drives. Getting busy for such a good cause of helping alleviate hunger of those in need is really a fulfilling way of spending time.

Contact:

Community Food Share

6363 Horizon Lane Longmont, CO 80503

Phone: 303-652-3663

Email: cfs@communityfoodshare.org

Website: http://www.communityfoodshare.org/

Channel One Food Bank and Food Shelf

odesk1 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:41:41 +0000

Channel One Food Bank and Food Shelf receives food from variety of sources. The food is distributed to the people in need. The organization has several programs dedicated to raising food, funds and distribution. These programs are: Channel One Food Bank; Channel One Food Shelf; Green Garden; and, Commodity Supplemental Food Program. People who are interested in helping Channel One can either give funds, corporate food donation, food, or time. Channel One Solution invites everyone to join the fight against hunger and become part of the solution. In three words, the invitation is either to donate, to advocate, and to volunteer. The organization welcomes volunteers who can assist in the performance and execution of its projects. Aside from monetary and food donations, vehicle donations are also welcome. Car donations in favor of Channel One can be done through Cars 4 Charities, a partner organization. Because of its good advocacy and the effective way of management, Channel One is given the rate of four stars by Charity Navigator.

Contact:

Channel One Food Bank and Food Shelf

131 35th Street SE

Rochester, MN 55904

Email: maggieparham@channel-one.org

Phone: (507)-287-2350

Website: http://www.charitynavigator.org/

Arkansas Rice Depot

odesk1 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:58:53 +0000

Having a tag line of “hunger no more,” Arkansas Rice Depot believes the ending hunger is one of the most valuable service it could render the community. The organization was formed in 1982. Arkansas Rice Depot distributes over 8 million pounds of food each year. The organization is able to feed as much as 14% of the state’s population. All over the state of Arkansas, there are 300 pantries in all 75 counties. The four core programs of Arkansas Rice Depot are: food for families; food for kids; food for seniors; and, disaster for relief. The president and CEO of Arkansas Rice Depot for the past 27 years is Laura Rhea. Laura developed Food for Kids in Arkansas. She has also developed Simple Pleasures, a gourmet gift shop that sells Rice Depot line of products. The organization has a small staff and spends almost 98 percent of its budget financing its advocacy. Gifts to end hunger can be done through the website of Arkansas Rice Depot. Aside from the usual type of donations, the organization also accepts vehicle donations. Arkansas Rice Depot has been a recipient of Recycled Rides, a national vehicle donation program.

Contact:

Arkansas Rice Depot

3801 West 65th Street

Little Rock, AR 72209

Phone: (501) 565-8855

Website: http://www.ricedepot.org/

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

odesk1 — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:05:39 +0000

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) supports the millions of families who have loved ones suffering from eating disorders. It is a non-profit organization which campaigns for the prevention and improved access to quality treatment of eating disorders. NEDA works with volunteers and partners to be able to develop projects and programs helpful for its cause. NEDA has a toll-free helpline which assists concerned families and individuals for appropriate treatment. The website of the organization is also full of information which is useful and relevant. NEDA was established in 2001. The education and support programs conducted by NEDA are addressed for parents and families. There are also projects to raise awareness about various eating disorders. Donations for NEDA can be done on its website. There is also a store run by NEDA which sells clothing, books and other materials. The store helps the organization raise funds for its projects. Car donations are accepted through Donate for Charity Inc. Donations for NEDA are tax-deductible. Aside from donation, a person can also help NEDA by becoming a volunteer or an intern.

Contact:

National Eating Disorders Association

165 West 46th Street

New York, NY 10036

Phone: 212-575-6200

Email: info@NationalEatingDisorders.org

Website: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

SurfAid

odesk1 — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:23:22 +0000

SurfAid is an organization which works with communities and government to provide education programs and health promotion to reduce the risk of natural disasters. SurfAid aims at empowering the communities for them to be sustainable. SurfAid has accountability, transparency and partnership as its core values. Among the programs conducted by the organization are the following: malaria program; community based health; water + sanitation; emergency preparedness; emergency response; and, schools program. The services of SurfAid are given to the Mentawi Islands and Nias Island. The beneficiary-communities are ancient cultures and many of the villages where SurfAid works are isolated and hard to access. SurfAid is a non-profit registered under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Interested donors and volunteers can help by volunteering, donating and promoting the organization. There are several ways of donation for SurfAid which can be viewed on its website. Car donations are also accepted through a partner organization, Donate for Charity Inc. The online car donation form is also available on its website.

Contact:

SurfAid

530 Second Street

Encinitas CA 92024

United States

Phone: 858-336-2728

Email: randal@surfaidinternational.org

Website: http://www.surfaidinternational.org/

Volunteers for Inter-American Development Assistance (VIDA)

odesk1 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:22:44 +0000

Volunteers for Inter-American Development Assistance (VIDA) serves the underprivileged communities in Latin America. The organization has been rendering services since 1991. VIDA provides medicines, medical supplies and equipments to the hospitals, clinics and individuals in Francisco Bay Area. The organization has been able to give care for over 4 million people in under-served communities. The programs of VIDA are active in both local and international levels. The programs of the organization include the following: disaster relief; medical supply aid; medical missions; puente de VIDA; and, milagro de VIDA. VIDA is in partnership with other non-profit organizations. Because of its affiliations, VIDA was able to ship over 325 ocean containers of medical relief. The mission of VIDA comprises of the following: creating opportunity; preventing illness; saving the soil; and, saving lives. For people who are interested in supporting the cause of VIDA, the organization accepts donations and volunteers. Corporation have also helped VIDA as a part of their corporate social responsibility. Donors can choose to give car donations through Donate for Charity Inc.

Contact:

Volunteers for Inter-American Development Assistance (VIDA)

6251 Hollis Street

Emeryville, California USA 94608

Phone: 510 655 8432

Email: adamsee@vidausa.org

Website: http://www.vidausa.org/

The Friendship Center

odesk1 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:02:34 +0000

The Friendship Center of New Britain has its mission of providing friendship and direct service to the poor and needy in the area of Central Connecticut. The services include the ownership and operation of housing for the poor. The center was established in 1968 by Monsignor Joseph Farrell. The tag line of the Friendship Center is “Our work is love made visible.” The programs of the Friendship Center are: emergency shelter; community kitchen; transitional living; emergency needs; and, ministry. Indeed, the Friendship center was able to grow in offering services for the poor, hungry and hopeless, notwithstanding its humble beginnings. Friendship Center conducts fundraisers to have funds necessary for the successful implementation of its programs. There are three ways to give donations for the benefit of Friendship Center. Donations can be done online or by mail. In-kind donations are also very much welcome. In-kind donations can be dropped off to the office or it could be picked up, depending on the will of the donor. Car donations are accepted by Friendship Center through America’s Online Car Donation Center.

Contact:

Friendship Service Center

P.O. Box 1896

New Britian, CT 06050

Phone: (860) 225 – 0211

Website: http://friendshipservicecenter.org/

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)

odesk1 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:21:19 +0000

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) is an international organization aiming to prevent drug abuse, especially among the youth. The organization was founded in 1983 in Los Angeles. It has been proven to be successful in helping the school and children beneficiaries. The program of DARE is currently being implemented in over 75 percent of the nation’s school districts and 41 countries around the world. DARE is the international trademark for the organization, in partnership with police officers, parents and schools. In order to appeal to the general population, DARE has a special website for kids which would entice their joyful personality. This year, there are millions of school children who benefit from DARE. DARE distributes curricula for its program which will be passed on to its beneficiaries, the school youth. Aside from the major projects of DARE, the organization also helps the parents in addressing the issue on drugs so that they can effectively inform their children. To finance its projects, DARE accepts donations. Monetary donations can be done on the website of DARE. Car donations can also be given through America’s Online Car Donation Center.

Contact:

D.A.R.E. America

9800 La Cienega Blvd.

Suite 401

Inglewood, CA 90301

Phone: 800.223.DARE

Email: webmaster@dare.org

http://www.dare.com/

The Future of Freedom Foundation (FFF)

odesk1 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:37:34 +0000

The Future of Freedom Foundation (FFF) was established in 1989 in Denver Colorado. FFF moved to Fairfax, Virginia in 1993. The primary focus of the organization had always been on domestic and international policies. The main political ideology advocated by FFF is libertarianism. Libertarianism is a political philosophy that holds that a person should be free to do whatever he wants in life, as long as his conduct is peaceful. To spread its advocacy, FFF’s primary way is to advance liberty and libertarian ideas by using the print media and other medium of communication that has a wide reach to the public. FFF is a non-profit foundation registered under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. FFF is dependent on the support it gets from generous donors. There are several ways to donate for the benefit of the organization. Donations can be done through the use of credit cards or PayPal. Car donations are also accepted through America’s Car Donation Center. Aside from the mentioned forms of donation, memorial donations and donations of stock are also accepted. A person can also opt to avail of the paid subscription of the Freedom Daily Print version. There are 12 monthly issues in a year, produced by FFF.

Contact:

The Future of Freedom Foundation

11350 Random Hills Road

Suite 800

Fairfax, Virginia 22030

Email: fff@fff.org

Phone: (703)-934-6101

http://fff.org/

Kids Charity of Tampa Bay

odesk1 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:41:41 +0000

Kids Charity of Tampa Bay is an organization registered under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The mission of Kids Charity is to improve the quality of life of foster children and foster families. The four major projects of the organization are A Kid’s Place; Safety Net; School Supply Drive; and, Holiday Gift Drive. Kids Charity organized A Kid’s Place. This place is meant to protect and care for the neglected and abused children. This is a unique program to support the foster system by giving emergency residential care for the children. Safety net is how the Kids Charity helps a family in need by providing services like funeral subsidy, utilities, counselling, home and vehicle support and others. In addition to basic services, the organization also provides school supplies for its children beneficiaries. During holiday seasons, Kids Charity also makes sure that the beneficiaries would find happiness by receiving holiday gifts from the organization. There are many ways to donate for the benefit of Kids Charity. Vehicle donations are also accepted by Kids Charity. The vehicle needs to be in good running condition. The organization will sell the donated vehicles through third party with proceeds benefiting the charity.

Contact:

Kids Charity of Tampa Bay

4115 W. Spruce Street

Tampa, FL 33607

Website:

http://www.kidscharitytb.org/