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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.
Ko-fi: Support The Creators You Love, One Coffee At A Time
Ko-fi is a friendly platform that lets fans support artists, writers, musicians, and creators of every kind with small tips, ...
GoFundMe: Where Communities Rally Around One Person
When a medical bill, a funeral, a house fire, or a sudden hardship lands on someone, GoFundMe is where friends, ...
Change.org: Discover The Power Of Change
Change.org is the world's largest petition platform, where anyone can start a campaign to press for change and gather the ...
826 National Helps Students Tell Their Stories
826 provides free writing and tutoring programs for students ages 6-18 from under-resourced communities ...
DonorsChoose: Fund A Classroom, Change A Child's Year
DonorsChoose lets you give directly to public school classroom projects requested by teachers themselves. Educators across the United States post ...
Mark Rober - Engineering Joy, Safety, and Good
Mark Rober spent nine years as a NASA engineer working on the Curiosity Mars Rover before becoming one of YouTube's ...
Stand with Nepal After the Catastrophic Glacial Collapse
On August 26, 2026, a massive glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border triggered catastrophic flash floods and debris flows down ...
Catchafire: Volunteer Your Professional Skills For Good
Catchafire matches skilled professionals with nonprofits that need their expertise, turning your talents into meaningful pro bono contributions. Instead of ...
Keep the Drama Program Thriving in Edmond Oklahoma
Mrs. Conrady at Sequoyah Middle School in Edmond, Oklahoma, is seeking useful drama room supplies such as script binders, a ...
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 ...
Not sure where to start?
Ask Chance.
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
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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
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