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National Charities
These charities focus primarily on the needs of individuals and communities in the United States. Click on a link below to jump to a description of that charity.
- Break the Cycle
- Brighton Hospital
- City Team Ministries
- Fresh Start Ministries
- Hope Christian Church
- Humane Society
- Mama's House
- National Aids Fund
- National Coalition for the Homeless
- National Relief Charities
- Northwest Harvest
- Pasado's Safe Haven
- Salvation Army
- Second Chance at Life (Grey & Inmate Partnership)
- Spark Ministry
Break the Cycle
Domestic Abuse Focusing on Teens
Break the Cycle believes everyone has the right to safe and healthy relationships—regardless of where they live, who they are or what they believe. Because of this, they work to engage, educate and empower youth to build lives and communities free from domestic violence. Break the Cycle offers programs that defy geographic bounds—ensuring that no young person is excluded from receiving the help, tools and information they need to live free from violence. back to top
Brighton Hospital
Addiction Support
Brighton Hospital is and will continue to be an innovative international provider of treatment and education for the chemically dependent and their families and friends, It is their mission to provide the community with quality, cost-effective chemical dependency and associated behavioral services and balance the need of patients with available resources. Brighton Hospital's care is delivered in a compassionate, respectful manner; they are committed to seek excellence in everything they do. back to top
City Team Ministries
Homeless Ministry
CityTeam Ministries is a non-profit organization serving the poor and homeless in San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Portland, Seattle, Philadelphia and partnerships in 38 other countries around the world. Since 1957, CityTeam has provided life-saving food, shelter, clothing, recovery programs, youth outreach, camp for at-risk inner city kids, discipleship and other essential care 365 days a year. Real Life - Real Hope - Real Change. back to top
Fresh Start Ministries
Prison Ministry
Fresh Start is committed to reaching out to those who have lives that have been shattered by chemical dependency, crime, and past abuse. They are dedicated to drawing out the best in people, helping them become all they were created to be. In doing this they create a safer, healthier, community along with better parents, employees, and citizens. back to top
Hope Christian Church
College Ministry
Hope Christian Church's mission is to bring the truth of Jesus Christ to every university student, that none would perish, and those who come to repentance would grow in grace as they are discipled under the authority of the local church. They work to see these students graduate and 'become fishers of men' in their homes and the market place, seeing the Kingdom of God advance in our city. Currently only at ASU, they are focused on creating satellite churches on other campuses in the near future. back to top
Humane Society
Animal Welfare
The Humane Society works to reduce suffering and to create meaningful social change for animals by advocating for sensible public policies, investigating cruelty and working to enforce existing laws, educating the public about animal issues, joining with corporations on behalf of animal-friendly policies, and conducting hands-on programs that make ours a more humane world. back to top
Mama's House
Domestic Abuse Support
MAMA's House knows that domestic violence hurts everyone in the family. They provide a private online community for victims of domestic abuse and work to directly assist women and children who have this common background. These victims are abused mentally, physically, emotionally and/or financially and are ready to make some changes in their lives. MAMA's House provides relocation services for those in immediate danger. Think Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad combined with the MATRIX. back to top
National Aids Fund
HIV Awareness and Support
The National AIDS Fund was founded in 1988 to reduce the incidence and impact of HIV/AIDS by promoting leadership and generating resources for effective community responses to the epidemic. Through its unique expanding network of Community Partnerships, NAF supports over 400 grassroots organizations annually which in turn provide HIV prevention, care and support services to underserved individuals and populations most impacted by HIV/AIDS including communities of color, youth and women. back to top
National Coalition for the Homeless
Homeless Assistance and Awareness
The National Coalition for the Homeless is a network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers and others committed to end homelessness. The National Coalition for the Homeless creates the systemic and attitudinal changes necessary to prevent and end homelessness. At the same time, they work to meet the immediate needs of people who are currently experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of doing so. back to top
National Relief Charities
Native American Assistance and Support
National Relief Charities (NRC) is a nonprofit dedicated to quality of life for Native Americans living on remote and poverty-stricken reservations in the Plains and Southwest. THeir mission is "To help Native American people improve the quality of their lives by providing opportunities for them to bring about positive changes in their communities." back to top
Northwest Harvest
Hunger Relief
The mission of Northwest Harvest is to fight hunger in Washington in a manner that respects the dignity of the people they serve by providing nutritious food to all who come to them. They don't ask for ID, proof of income, social security numbers, documentation, or the reason for a person’s need. They treat people with kindness and respect, and give without regard to race, creed, sex, lifestyle, residence, or other discriminatory consideration. back to top
Pasado's Safe Haven
Animal Welfare
Pasado's Safe Haven is one of the premiere animal rescue organizations in the United States, dedicated to 24-hour rescue and rehabilitation of dogs, cats and farm animals. Located on 85 pastoral and wooded acres one hour northeast of Seattle, Washington, the sanctuary is home to hundreds of dogs, cats, cows, chickens, ducks, goats, turkeys, pigs, donkeys and peacocks. Most arrived from abuse or neglect and now live out their lives in peace. back to top
Salvation Army
Community and Family Support
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. They work to rebuild lives by offering programs in disaster relief, prisoner rehabilitation and drug and alcohol rehabilitation among many others. The Salvation Army is know for providing not only goods and services, but also community, fellowship, comfort and support. back to top
Second Chance at Life (Grey & Inmate Partnership)
Animal Welfare and Prison Ministry
2nd Chance at Life provides a Network of Prison Foster Homes for Greyhounds giving them a place to live until they can be adopted. Not only does this allow two 24/7 Inmate Caretaker's for each greyhound, but it also assists in the rehabilitation of both Inmate and dog. Often working with a Greyhound is the inmate's first experience receiving unconditional love. Through 2nd Chance at Life thousands of retired racing greyhounds are saved from certain death while inmates are able to give back to the community and learn patience and responsibility. back to top
Spark Ministry
Spiritual Support Focusing on Women in Recovery
The mission of Spark Ministry is to offer Christian women an opportunity to minister to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of women who are in difficult life situations. Spark is a ministry desiring to empower women to step out and serve other women by putting their faith into action on the mission field. They offer trips in three to five day increments nationwide. Their Goal: to provide hurting women living in a long-term, faith-based recovery center a weekend retreat they will never forget. back to top