Charity and Service Organizations

General Resources
Better Business Bureau National Charity Reports Index - detailed information about different organizations and whether or not they meet the Bureau's standards for charitable accountability
Charity Navigator - Browse by category; do a search; or click on A-Z index for a complete list
Don't Almost Give - Lists organizations by category; from the National Ad Council
Just Give - connects people with charities and causes; lots of different resources

Resources about Specific Organizations
A Glimmer of Hope - works with development organizations to provide social services to rural Ethiopia
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
The American Red Cross - provides disaster relief, blood donations
Angel Flight of Georgia - provides free transportation for people with medial needs that can't be met in their local area
Books for Children - promotes literacy among disadvantaged children and youth
Boys and Girls Club of America -
helps young people through planned activities and mentoring
Dove Self-Esteem Project - helping girls with self-esteem issues
Make a Wish Foundation - grants wishes to children with life-threatening medial conditions
March of Dimes - assists with infant birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality through research and support
The Nature Conservancy - works to preserve plants, animals, natural communities of the Earth
One Campagin - Campaign to eliminate poverty
PetSmart Charities - click on "Find out how you can help" for more information
Relay for Life - supports the American Cancer Society
Ronald McDonald House Charities - supports the health and well-being of children
The Salvation Army - community programs and services
Special Olympics of Georgia - Olympic events for individuals with mental disabilities
St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital - treats children with medial problems, regardless of financial problems
Tide Loads of Hope for Victims of Natural Disasters
Unicef - helping children throughout the world by providing health and social services
United Way - provides assistance to different organizations at local community level
World Vision - works with children and families all over the world who are experiencing poverty or injustice