Community & Causes

Causes move forward through action.
This space is for opportunities that help people, neighborhoods, and causes move forward. Here you’ll find chances offered by nonprofits, charities, community groups, and individuals working to make a difference. Whether it’s support, awareness, volunteers, or shared resources, these chances invite collective action for the greater good.

Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world …

How to Ask for Help (Video)

If your looking for chances, chances are you’ll often get your best results if you …

Change.org – Start a petition to create change!

On Change.org, people everywhere are starting campaigns, mobilizing supporters, and working with decision makers to …

Grants and Tax Credits for Adoption

This section lists resources to help prospective adoptive parents understand the costs involved in adoption …

GoFundMe to Create or Support Life-Changing Fundraisers

GoFundMe is one of the most widely used platforms for personal and community fundraisers. People …

Ask Elected Officials for Help

If you need help urgently, you can contact government agencies, local organizations, as well ask …

Change.org – Start or Support Petitions for Change

Change.org allows anyone to start or sign petitions about causes they care deeply about — …

Government Benefits Search

Operated, managed and supported by a Federal agency partnership, Benefits.gov provides an innovative, technology-based solution …

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

For over 70 years, the Guide Dog Foundation has trained and placed guide and service …

Connection & Support

This space is for chances centered on human connection — encouragement, listening, shared experiences, peer …

Search for Chances at Charity Navigator

Founded in 2001, Charity Navigator has become the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities …

Humane Society Pet Help Finder – Low-Cost Vet & Pet Support Programs

This tool connects pet owners with low-cost spay/neuter clinics, vaccine providers, pet food pantries, and …

Make-A-Wish Foundation for Life-Changing Chances for Children

Make-A-Wish brings hope, joy, and strength to children facing critical illnesses by granting meaningful wishes …

Heifer International Creates Sustainable Gifts That Reduce Poverty

Heifer International empowers families around the world by providing livestock, training, and sustainable agriculture support …

Advocacy Groups for Human Rights

Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other …

Veterans Crisis Line – 24/7 Free Support for Military Veterans

This service offers confidential help over phone, chat, or text for veterans facing emotional distress …

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers -Free Recovery Programs

These centers offer free residential recovery services for individuals struggling with addiction. Programs include counseling, …

Community Action Agencies – Local Support for Housing, Bills & Stability

Community Action Agencies offer energy assistance, rental help, financial counseling, early childhood programs, and crisis …

Applying for a Government Grant

A grant is one of the ways the government funds ideas and projects to provide …

ASPCA – Pet Help, Low-Cost Clinics & Emergency Resources

The ASPCA offers pet adoption programs, low-cost veterinary care in certain areas, pet food support, …

Teenline Helps Teens Avoid Crisis

Teen Line is a confidential hotline for teenagers which operates every evening from 6:00pm to …

GoFundMe- Raise Money for Any Need

Launched in 2010, GoFundMe is the world’s largest social fundraising platform, with over $3 billion …

Making a Positive Impact: Tips for Creating Change in Your Community

Many of us have a desire to make a positive impact on the world around …

Create an Online Petition

iPetitions takes the power of the internet to transform society and places it in the …

Military Resource Directory

Military Assistance Programs for Service Members and Their Families National Resource Directory for Service Members …

Most Popular Government Benefits

Benefits and Financial Assistance from the Government If you’re looking for immediate or emergency help, …

American Cancer Society

Find Support Programs and Services in Your Area The American Cancer Society has many resources …


Thank You for Taking a Chance: Your Next Step in the Cycle of Kindness
Self-Discovery

“Opportunities whisper in the winds of chance. Tune your heart to their melody.”

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