The organizations listed on this page include many resources which will be useful:
The following websites are resources for researching different charities, NGOs, nonprofits and more:
https://Idealist.org
”Find the perfect opportunity to change the world”
https://www.charitynavigator.org/
”Learn more about non-profit impact information”
https://www.charitywatch.org
”America’s most independent, assertive charity watchdog”
And these organizations are included in those which we may want to get involved with in the future :
1. RiseBoro / https://www.riseboro.org/rb/
Wide-ranging efforts in my neighborhood, including senior care, tenants rights, adult education, and more. Their website is sooo comprehensive and impressive. But I really liked their mission statement phrasing.
"Our unique model of holistic community revitalization works by developing neighborhood assets, like affordable housing, to create the foundation for a more vibrant and diverse community. We build upon this foundation with programs designed to connect people to resources to help everyone in the community thrive, especially our most vulnerable populations. This inclusive approach helps unleash the potential of the community and ensures that nobody is left behind in times of growth"
2. Girls Who Code / www.girlswhocode.com.
"Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology. Through its Summer Immersion Program and Clubs, Girls Who Code is leading the movement to inspire, educate, and equip young women with the computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities. By the end of year, Girls Who Code will have reached 40,000 girls in every US state."
3. The Reading Team / https://www.readingteam.org/new-page
"The Reading Team helps children at high risk of reading failure, by providing nurturing lessons and activities so they can succeed in school and in life."
4. LIIF / https://www.liifund.org/
"LIIF is a financial intermediary that helps bridge the gap between low income neighborhoods and public and private capital sources. LIIF differentiates itself though its innovative and collaborative approach to community development. Serving the poorest of the poor, LIIF is a steward for capital invested in community-building initiatives. In so doing, LIIF provides a bridge between private capital markets and low income neighborhoods."
5. Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow / https://obtjobs.org/
"Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow exists to break the cycle of poverty and inequity through education, job training, and employment. OBT’s programs serve as a bridge to economic opportunity for youth, individuals, and families in underserved communities. We emphasize the principles of accountability, confidence, and professionalism to prepare participants for the workforce while developing personal and professional skills.OBT provides a wide range of job training and support services to young adults, adults and immigrants."
6. Sing for Hope / https://www.singforhope.org/
"Our Healing Arts programming brings the healing power of the arts directly into healthcare settings throughout the city each week at hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and treatment centers. Designed in tandem with the facilities’ music and recreational therapists, our Healing Arts Programs aid healthcare staff in achieving their patients’ prescriptive therapeutic goals by creating an uplifting environment focused on reducing pain, enhancing healing environments, helping patients express emotions and need, and supporting caregiver wellness."
"Sing for Hope partners with numerous organizations and public institutions to transform and uplift individuals and communities through our dynamic arts outreach programs, bringing the power of the arts to those who need it the most. From the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Women’s Mental Health Shelter to the Performing Arts Stage in Port Authority Bus Terminal, Sing for Hope injects art and music into the mainstream of life."