Featured charities
Following are some charities that we support. Most of them offer opportunities for involvement. For more information, you can click on any that interest you.
Muslims for Progressive Values–This Month’s Spotlighted Charity
Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) advocates for human rights, social justice and inclusion in the United States and around the world. Since its inception in 2007, MPV has been devoted to establishing and nurturing vibrant progressive Muslim communities worldwide.
read moreBlue Heron Foundation
Established by Romanian-born Stefania Magidson in 2002, Blue Heron Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Romanian and Moldovan orphaned and abandoned youth by providing them with greater access to life’s opportunities
read moreThe Santa Monica History Museum
The Santa Monica History Museum. is a “Santa Monica treasure.” It was founded in 1975 as the Santa Monica Historical Society and it was designated as the official collector and preserver of the history, art, and culture of the Santa Monica Bay Area. The society’s historical collection grew tremendously during the first ten years with artifacts, memorabilia, and photos donated by descendants of land grantees and pioneers who were living at that time. After securing the necessary funding, the Santa Monica History Museum was founded in 1988. ...
read moreStop Organ Harvesting in China
Death Row Dogs Rescue
Founded 31 years ago by Stephanie LaMotta, Death Row Dogs Rescue is dedicated to saving dogs on death row in city and county shelters as well as saving abandoned, neglected and abused dogs and other animals in Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.
read moreUpward African Woman
Upward African Woman (UAW) was founded in 2014 with the goal of empowering women and children who are primarily the victims of cultural, mental, sexual, and physical abuse and neglect.
read moreGlobal One Development Center
Global One Development Center provides permanent supportive housing to homeless young adults in northern San Bernardino County. These young people were mostly raised in foster homes, and then were left homeless because they had “aged out” of government-supported foster home placements. When they turned 18 their foster parents no longer provided housing. Our service differs from the day to day housing provided in homeless shelters. Nor is it considered “transitional housing” that is provided for only a limited time. Our residents to...
read moreBallona Land Trust
Ballona Wetlands Land Trust is a grass-roots, non-profit community organization, founded in 1994, dedicated to the acquisition, restoration, and preservation of the entire Ballona Wetlands ecosystem in Los Angeles, California. Their ultimate goal is to facilitate the creation of a world-class wildlife refuge and public park. The Land Trust has led community organizing efforts that have helped to facilitate: legislation transferring the 73-acre parcel known as Ballona Northeast into the public trust for permanent protection. public acquisition...
read moreJustice Law Group
The Justice Law Group of San Diego was co-founded by Cameron Gharabikiou, who is currently a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California. While not a non-profit, Justice Law Group puts its clients’ interests first—clients pay no attorney fees unless the case is won. Attorneys are easily accessible and responsive to clients, answering questions and returning phone calls promptly, All clients are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. Because of its excellent reputation, Justice Law Group receives the majority of its cases through...
read moreMusic Mends Minds
Music Mends Minds is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports the mind and spirit of people afflicted by neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, as well as traumatic brain injury, stroke and PTSD through musical groups using MUSIC AS MEDICINE. Our vision is to build musical support groups in an effort to use music as “medicine for the mind”, while creating social networks crucial to our members’ wellbeing and joy. Our organization is three and a half years old and we are growing steadily....
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