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.

Your golden ticket Β· Admit oneWhat's My Next Chance?Answer eight gentle questions about your dreams and what has been in the way, and get a private plan made just for you, with encouragement, small steps, and affirmations.Find my next chance β†’

Need a Chance?

Chances.org is full of helpful guides, tools and resources.

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 β†’Food banks, meal programs and grocery help. Find a Home You Can Afford β†’Shelter, rent assistance and housing programs. Get the Health Care You Need β†’Medical bills, equipment and health support. Find Work & Build New Skills β†’Job help, training, mentoring and career resources. Help Your Family Thrive β†’Enrichment, school needs, activities and family support. Enjoy Your Best Senior Years β†’Help, connection and resources for older adults. Get the Veteran Benefits You Earned β†’Support for veterans, service members and families. Live More Independently β†’Services, equipment and advocacy. Know Where to Turn First β†’Where to turn first when something goes wrong. Find Hope & Peace of Mind β†’Gentle check-ins, practical next steps and support when life feels overwhelming. Start Your Recovery Journey β†’Find strength, encouragement and practical steps toward a fresh start. Heal & Feel Whole Again β†’Gentle support, encouragement and steps toward peace after painful experiences. Find Comfort After a Loss β†’Gentle help for the days after a loss. Honor Loved Ones at the Holidays β†’Planning ahead, honoring them, and getting through the day. Feel More Connected β†’Ten gentle steps toward feeling connected. Care for a Parent With Confidence β†’Where to start and where to find free help. Bounce Back After a Job Loss β†’Getting through the first weeks and moving forward. Stay Hopeful Through Anything β†’Real hope without pretending. Believe in Yourself Again β†’Believing in yourself again after a setback. Quiet Your Mind & Sleep Well β†’Ten ways to calm racing thoughts and rest. Find New Purpose in Retirement β†’Using your time and experience in ways that matter.

Daily practices: Affirmations Β· Journal Prompts Β· Guided Meditations Β· Today's Focus

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.

Goodness in action

Meet the Chance Champions.

Stories of people and organizations opening doors for others.

People, projects & causes

Find someone you can help today.

You don't need money to make a difference. A visit, a share or a kind word can help someone take their next step.

1. Choose a chance.   2. Visit its link and check it out.   3. Take one helpful action.

Help Me With Tuition for Hair School

Hi everyone! πŸ’• My name is Bianca, and I’m from Queens, NY! I’m raising funds to attend a natural hairstyling program and work toward becoming ...

Support Kerry Sheron's Family

Kerry Sheron died in May 2026 after an unprovoked attack outside his home in Escondido, California. His daughter is raising funds to help her mother ...

Help the Cirillo Family After the Loss of Their Mother

After the unexpected death of their mother, Kathy, in May 2026, the Cirillo family is raising funds for funeral expenses and household bills while they ...

Support the Chambers Family After a Tragic Accident

Kris Chambers, a service manager, lost his life in an accident in June 2026. Friends and coworkers are raising money for his partner and family ...

Support the Burgos Family After a Devastating House Fire

A June 2026 house fire in Perth Amboy, New Jersey took the life of an 11-year-old boy and left his father and brother in critical ...

Help Kenneth Peace's Daughters After Their Father's Death

Kenneth Peace died suddenly in June 2026, leaving behind two daughters. His family is raising funds for funeral costs and to support the girls as ...

Chances appear in random order so different people get seen. Random order is not a ranking or a recommendation.

Chances.org points to other websites and can't verify every person or cause, so please check before you give money.
Teachers, shelters, social workers, and nonprofits: partner with us to share a need or a public wish list.
Spot a broken link or a listing that looks wrong? Let us know.

Need a Chance? Post it Here

4 quick questions, about 2 minutes. Free to post.

Post Your Chance, It's Free →

What can you ask for? Almost anything that helps you move forward. For example:

  • YouTube subscribers
  • TikTok followers
  • Instagram followers
  • GoFundMe donations
  • Kickstarter backers
  • Indiegogo supporters
  • Patreon members
  • Ko-fi support
  • Etsy shop visits
  • Small business customers
  • Podcast listeners
  • Music streams
  • Book readers and reviews
  • Petition signatures
  • Volunteers for your cause
  • Wish list items

Every chance is shown in random order, so everyone gets a turn to be seen. No popularity contest, no fees.

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.

Give a Chance Card: A Chance for a Pet
Take a Chance Card: Join Something New

✨ What's My Chance Today?

A Fresh Start

Today is a clean page, and you get to decide what goes on it.

Today's small step

Pick one thing you've been putting off and give it just ten minutes.

Say it to yourself

I can begin again, as many times as I like.

Read: Starting Fresh →

A new chance is waiting here every day. More ways to choose your focus →

The Wall of Chances

Kindness is worth sharing.

What chance did you give someone today? Your story may inspire the next one.

One or two short lines about a kind thing you did. Please leave out names, links, and contact information. Every message is read before it appears.

I spent my Saturday helping volunteers plant trees in our neighborhood. Someday, children will play beneath their shade.A friend
I helped someone at the library learn how to download an audiobook. Now she has a whole new world of stories to enjoy!A friend
I surprised a friend who lives alone with a homemade birthday cake. We celebrated together over tea.A friend
I spent an hour helping a local animal rescue make toys for the cats waiting to find their forever homes.A friend
I gave my seat to someone who looked exhausted. It was such a simple thing, but they seemed genuinely grateful.A friend
I donated blood today. It feels wonderful knowing that a little of my time might help save someone's life.A friend

An optional way to do a little more

The Give a Chance Fund

You can always give someone a chance for free. If you'd also like to contribute financially, this fund supports people and causes from our Chances Needed directory.

I personally choose fundraisers from the directory and contribute to them.
Amelia Carrie

Choose an amount (USD)

Read more about the fund
Contributions are not tax-deductible. Chances.org is not a registered nonprofit.

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You can't have change without chances.
Be someone's chance today.
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