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This section includes private, non-profit, service, charitable and faith-based organizations that can provide resources for a variety of needs.
American Red Cross
Humanitarian organization led by volunteers, providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies; search for local chapter and available services
www.redcross.org
Association of Jewish Family and Children Services
Association of Jewish Family and Children Agencies that provide direct services at the local level; search for local organization
www.ajfca.org
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
One-to-one mentoring for at-risk youth
www.bbbsa.org
Catholic Charities
Catholic organization providing services to people across the life spectrum, from adoption to elder services, including counseling and direct services; search by state
www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org
Easter Seals
Provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, and support to their families; search by state
www.easterseals.com
Goodwill
Network of community-based, autonomous member organizations that serves people with workplace disadvantages and disabilities by providing job training and employment services, as well as job placement opportunities and post-employment support; search for local organization
www.goodwill.org
Knights of Columbus
Catholic fraternal society, provides money for van conversion, home ramps/lifts, hearing aids; must apply to local chapter
www.kofc.org
Lion's Club International
Service organization where main program is blindness prevention; search for local chapter
www.lionsclubs.org
March of Dimes
Organization providing funding, research and advocacy to fight birth defects, prematurity and low-birth weight; search by state
www.modimes.org
Rotary International
Worldwide humanitarian organization; search for local chapters
www.rotary.org
Salvation Army
International organization with local programs, ranging from religious services and evangelistic campaigns to family counseling, day-care centers, youth activities, and general programs at community centers
www.salvationarmy.org
United Way
Raises funds and mobilizes resources for the many community organizations that are members of the United Way
http://national.unitedway.org
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