Share a Way to Help

Know an organization doing great work? Found a resource that could help someone in need? Have a service you offer that’s available to anyone, anywhere? This is the place to share it.

Chances Offered is a curated collection of helpful resources — charities, services, tools, and organizations that give people a real chance to improve their lives. Think of it as a directory of good, vetted by a community that cares.

What belongs here?

Links to trusted platforms and organizations that offer help, services, or opportunities:

• Charities & nonprofits — Organizations providing aid, services, or support (link to their official site or Charity Navigator profile)
• Helpful services — Platforms where people can get assistance (free or affordable)
• Educational resources — Free courses, tutorials, skill-building platforms
• Financial tools — Microloans, grants, emergency assistance programs
• Community organizations — Groups doing good work that deserve more visibility

Examples of great posts:

• “Modest Needs helps people who are one emergency away from crisis — check them out on Charity Navigator”
• “Khan Academy offers free education for anyone, anywhere — great for students who can’t afford tutoring”
• “Operation Warm provides free coats to kids in need — here’s their verified nonprofit page”
• “Aunt Bertha (now FindHelp.org) connects people with local assistance programs across the US”
• “The Bike Project refurbishes donated bikes and gives them to refugees — here’s their site”
• “This YouTube channel teaches free job interview skills for people re-entering the workforce”
• “Coursera offers free courses from top universities — life-changing for people wanting to upskill”

What makes a post stand out?

• Explain why it matters — Don’t just drop a link. Tell people who this helps and why it’s worth their attention.
• Be specific — What does this organization or resource actually do?
• Link to trusted sources — Official websites, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, or recognized platforms

Approved platforms & sources:

For credibility and safety, we encourage links to:

✅ Official nonprofit/charity websites ✅ Charity Navigator, GuideStar, GiveWell (for charity verification) ✅ YouTube, Facebook, Instagram (official pages) ✅ Educational platforms (Khan Academy, Coursera, edX, Skillshare) ✅ Service platforms (Fiverr, Upwork, TaskRabbit — for affordable help) ✅ Government resources (Benefits.gov, USA.gov, local .gov sites) ✅ Verified crowdfunding (GoFundMe Charity, GlobalGiving) ✅ Resource directories (FindHelp.org, 211.org, Feeding America)

What’s NOT allowed:

• ❌ Direct payment links (Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, Zelle)
• ❌ Personal email addresses, phone numbers, or home addresses
• ❌ Unverified organizations or personal “charities”
• ❌ MLM, affiliate marketing, or promotional schemes
• ❌ Anything misleading, scammy, or unsafe

This is completely free. No fees, no sign-ups, no hoops. Just share something helpful.

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