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Everybody deserves a chance.
Give a chance, take a chance, or find the help you need. Free tools, helpful guides, and real causes you can support, all in one friendly place.
The Chances Directory
Browse chances needed and offered.
Free programs, organizations, and causes from across the country, all in one place. Please check any cause yourself before giving.
charity: water: Clean And Safe Drinking Water For All
charity: water is a nonprofit on a mission to bring clean and safe drinking water to every person on the ...
Advance Medical Breakthroughs
Mount Sinai Health System conducts groundbreaking research and provides exceptional patient care. Support medical innovation ...
Sister Jean Hughes - Faith, Wisdom, and Community
Known for her deep wisdom and gentle leadership, Sister Jean Hughes has spent decades uplifting communities through faith, service, and ...
Emergency Financial Grants for Families in Crisis
Provides small direct-payment grants to individuals and working families facing unexpected financial emergencies to prevent homelessness ...
Room to Read Helps Kids Learn to Read
Room to Read works in low-income communities to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children ...
May Human Values Never Surrender
My name is Carmen. I never imagined I would have to ask for help. I have always tried to move ...
Per Scholas Offers Free Tech Training
Per Scholas provides tuition-free technology training to unemployed and underemployed adults. Launch your tech career ...
Bring Relief to Those Suffering Worldwide
Samaritan's Purse provides emergency aid to victims of war poverty and disaster. Support Operation Christmas Child or disaster relief efforts ...
The Little Shop of Magic Book
Bestselling author and illustrator Alex Milway is creating The Little Shop of Magic an illustrated fiction title for children. This ...
The Chances Toolbox
Free tools for creating chances for positive change in your life.
The golden ticket is waiting for you each day. Go ahead, take a chance. Everybody deserves a chance, especially you.
Golden chance No. 01Wish-to-Action Plan →Turn a wish or dream into a gentle 30-day plan.
Golden chance No. 02Second Chance Plan →Start over after a job loss, breakup, or other setback.
Golden chance No. 03Take a Chance Decision Guide →Facing a "should I?" moment? Look at both sides.
Golden chance No. 04Fresh Start Check-In →Fifteen minutes, six areas of life, one small change.
Golden chance No. 05Today's Chance Challenge →Reveal a kind act to do today, earn Karma points, and watch your score grow from New Spark to Eternal Spark.
Need a Chance?
Free help guides, tools and resources for every step.
What blocks or barriers are keeping you from taking the chances needed for positive change? Our helpful guides will help support you on your path.
Get Food on the Table →Food banks, meal programs and grocery help.
Find a Home You Can Afford →Shelter, rent assistance and housing programs.
Get the Health Care You Need →Medical bills, equipment and health support.
Find Work & Build New Skills →Job help, training, mentoring and career resources.
Help Your Family Thrive →Enrichment, school needs, activities and family support.
Live More Independently →Services, equipment and advocacy.
Know Where to Turn First →Where to turn first when something goes wrong.
Find Hope & Peace of Mind →Gentle check-ins, practical next steps and support when life feels overwhelming.
Start Your Recovery Journey →Find strength, encouragement and practical steps toward a fresh start.
Heal & Feel Whole Again →Gentle support, encouragement and steps toward peace after painful experiences.
Find Comfort After a Loss →Gentle help for the days after a loss.
Feel More Connected →Ten gentle steps toward feeling connected.
Bounce Back After a Job Loss →Getting through the first weeks and moving forward.
Stay Hopeful Through Anything →Real hope without pretending.
Believe in Yourself Again →Believing in yourself again after a setback.
Daily practices: Affirmations · Journal Prompts · Guided Meditations · Today's Focus
Inspiring Stories of Chances Received
Readers Helped Robin Sloan Fund His Book
Robin Sloan turned an ambitious writing project into a community-funded book when Kickstarter backers helped ...
An Indie Game Team Tried Again and Reached Its Goal
The creators of Paws and Leaves regrouped after an unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign and returned with ...
Suriha's Dream Trip to London Came True
Ten-year-old Suriha's Make-A-Wish dream came true when her family traveled to London to meet her ...
Andrew's Dream of Being a Zookeeper Came True
After difficult medical treatment, Andrew received an unforgettable Make-A-Wish day caring for animals, feeding camels ...
A Family Found Hope After Hurricane Helene
After Hurricane Helene damaged Uncle JJ's home and car, Annie rallied family and strangers to ...
A Timely Grant Helped Deanna's Family Keep Their Home
When Deanna and her husband faced unpaid medical leave, a timely $500 grant helped cover ...
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Tell our friendly AI guide what's going on in your own words, and he'll point you to the right help, a cause to support, or a little encouragement.
Today's chance
Draw a chance card.
Tap a card for one small thing you can do today: give a chance to someone else, or take one for yourself. Come back tomorrow and draw again.
Latest Guides and Articles
20 Ways to Improve Your Life: Take a Chance on Something New
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How to Get Help Paying for a Funeral: Benefits, Lower-Cost Options, and Where to Turn
Can't afford a funeral? Social Security and VA benefits, crime victim compensation, county assistance, lower-cost choices like direct cremation, your rights under the Funeral Rule, and how to ask for help ... Read More
Free Things for Seniors: 25 Programs, Discounts, and Services Worth Knowing
Free and low-cost help for older adults: Medicare counseling, tax help, meals, phone and internet discounts, a lifetime national parks pass, free classes, legal help, and more ... Read More
How to Help Kids in Foster Care: 15 Ways to Make a Difference (Even If You Can't Foster)
Practical ways to help children and teens in foster care, whether you have an hour, a skill, a spare room, or a few dollars: CASA, mentoring, donations, supporting foster families, and helping youth who age out ... Read More
How to Get a Free Wheelchair, Walker, Crutches, or Other Medical Equipment
Where to get a free or low-cost wheelchair, walker, rollator, crutches, knee scooter, or hospital bed: loan closets, state reuse programs, Medicare, Medicaid, the VA, and how to choose a walker ... Read More
How to Pay for Kids' Activities When Money Is Tight: Sports, Music, Camp and More
Free and low-cost ways to get kids into sports, music, art, camp, and clubs: registration fee help, scholarships, free programs, museum and park passes, and how to ask ... Read More
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