Year Up Trains Young Adults for Careers
Year Up provides urban young adults with skills training college credits and corporate internships at no cost. View Chance
826 National Helps Students Tell Their Stories
826 provides free writing and tutoring programs for students ages 6-18 from under-resourced communities. View Chance
First Book Gets Books to Kids Who Need Them
First Book provides new books and educational resources to children in need. Because every child deserves to own books. View Chance
Goodwill Does More Than Thrift Stores
Goodwill provides job training employment placement and other community programs. Find services near you. View Chance
DonorsChoose Funds Classroom Projects
Teachers post classroom project requests and you can give any amount to help students get what they need to learn. View Chance
St Jude Treats Kids with Cancer for Free
Families never receive a bill from St Jude for treatment travel housing or food. Because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. View Chance
Call 211 for Help with Almost Anything
Dial 211 to connect with local resources for food housing utilities healthcare and more. Free confidential and available 24/7. View Chance
Habitat for Humanity Builds More Than Houses
Habitat partners with families to build affordable homes. Volunteer or apply for a home in your community. View Chance
Catholic Charities Helps with Rent and Housing
Catholic Charities USA provides emergency rental assistance eviction prevention and affordable housing help regardless of faith. View Chance
FEATURED CHANCE CHAMPIONS
José Andrés: Feeding People with Dignity
MacKenzie Scott: Quiet Giving That Changes Everything
MrBeast: Turning Generosity Into a Movement
The Rudan Brothers: Repairing Roofs, Restoring Hope
Arunachalam Muruganantham: A Simple Idea That Gave Millions Dignity
Mark Rober: Using Creativity to Do Good
Scott Harrison: Clean Water, Real Hope
Chef Massimo Bottura: Serving the World With Dignity
Shalane Flanagan: The Woman Who Runs With Others
FEATURED RESOURCES
Basic Needs
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Community & Causes
Education & Learning
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Connection & Support
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Give or Get a Chance Today
Earn Karma points for all the good that you do. Most people earn about 5 points a week. Can you do more? Browse through the Chances Needed, or post a Chance for others. You can also earn points with the Give a Chance Cards, Take a Chance Cards or clicking the button below.
Chances Created
Every chance you give or take is a seed planted.
Chances.org is a kindness-powered public charity dedicated to helping individuals and communities create positive change through opportunity, encouragement, and the creation of meaningful chances.
We provide recognition, resources, and community-driven support to uplift those seeking personal growth, creative expression, financial relief, or a fresh start. Because without chances, there is no change. Let’s build a better world together one chance at a time.