Charity unifies the world together for good causes. They are organized and lead to help those less fortunate and to raise money and awareness for an array of different causes and beliefs. Particular social businesses focus on health, sustainability and social well-being. Philanthropic foundations demonstrate the impact each individual can have for a cause and ignite a passion for helping others.
Some charities only generate income through donation, whereas others provide employment, a one-for-one model or offer merchandise in return for generous contributions. Special projects feature designs and celebrity endorsements that gather recognition and worldwide attention. Those interested can become involved by volunteering or simply contributing donations.
Charitable initiatives help others, spark philanthropic endeavors and reassure the world that people still care about people and the world we live in.
72 Cause-Driven Initiatives
From Charitable Currency Converters to Monthly Goodwill Memberships:
Katie Pagnotta — Nov 14, 2012 — Social Good
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Frisky Philanthropy Calendars
This Spread for the Bay Area Harm Reduction Organizations is Hot
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Chic Charitable Jewelry
The Joan B. Hornig Foundation Donates To The Buyer's Charity Of Choice
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Chic Charitable Stuffed Animals
The Vogue Pudsey Bear Donates Funds to Children in Need
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Socially Responsible Bangles
Alkemie Jewelry is Made from 100% Reclaimed Materials
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Employment-Providing Shoes
The Nisolo Footwear Line Creates Sustainable Jobs
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Designer Chair Auctions
The BIG Chair Project Raises Funds for the Better Food Foundation
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Socially Conscious Timepieces
The Purchase of a 1:Face Watch Brings Awareness to Global Issues
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Purpose-Driven Beauty Products
Radiant Cosmetics Raises Money to End Human Trafficking
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DIY Nonprofit Water Bottles
Aquavation Supports Social Organizations Through Design
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Charitable Coffee Shops
The Movement Cafe is an Artsy Space That Hosts Local Performers
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Beneficent Bijoux
Jewelry for a Cause Supports Charity Fundraising Projects
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Philanthropic Woven Accessories
Pura Vida Bracelets Supports Artistans in Costa Rica
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Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability
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Adventures with Purpose
Sam Bruce Shares 10 Ethical Holiday Providers of Sustainable Tourism
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Activism-Inspiring Architecture
The Debowa Housing Estate Sparks a Dialogue on Social Assistance
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Fast Food Philanthropy Toys
Creations for Charity Big Mak Figurines Help Children in Need
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Benevolent Bands
HANDS Directs All Proceeds Towards Their Many Humanitarian Projects
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Supermodel Charity Graphic Tees
The BNE Kate Moss T-Shirt Helps Provide Clean Water to the Poor
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Luxurious Socially Conscious Tees
Yoox.com’s Socially Conscious Apparel Gives Fashion a Kind
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Reimagined Sci-Fi Helmets
Rehashed Star Wars Helms by ‘As You Wish Helmet Project'
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Goolish Fundraising Events
The Zombie Car Wash in Toronto is a Spooky Experience
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Social Impact Collaborations
'Root Cause' Consulting Brings Leaders Together to Solve Issues
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Charity-Supporting Kicks
GIDEON SHOES are Hand-Crafted in an Anti-Sweatshop Ethical Workplace
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Sight-Impaired Simulating Projects
YouAreBlind.Com Challenged Creative Teams to Lose Their Vision
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Supercharged Social Media Activism
The Kony 2012 Video Looks to Save "Invisible Children"
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Viral Activism Photography
The Kony Virus, Text and Photos by Adam Deangelis Raise Awareness
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Upcycled Leather Canisters
Matka Vases are Made Using High-Quality Scrap Materials
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Marc Sachdev, Founder and CFO of Aquavation (INTERVIEW)
'Motivation Through Hydration'
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Micro-Volunteering Platforms
Raise5 Enables the Charitable Giving of Your Time and Talents
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Poverty-Conscious Quilts
Kathryn Clark Creates an Artistic Display of Foreclosures With Blankets
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Beneficial Nonprofit Wine Labels
The Little Grape That Could is an Altruistic Toronto Vino Brand
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Consumer Directed Philanthropy
The Amex Members Project
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Dare-Based Fundraising
CharityKick Produces the Most Daring Charity Fundraising Ideas
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Sci-Fi Activism
The VW: Dark Side Campaign by Greenpeace Targets the Car Brand for CO2 Emissions
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Charity-Helping Hipster Fashion
Jedidiah Aligns Contemporary Clothing with Compassionate Endeavors
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Scaly Educational Sculptures
The Muju Ocean Guardians are Charitable and Promote Environmentalism
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Cause-Based Social Networks
KooDooZ Acts as a Soapbox for Youth Entrepreneurs
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Street Tweet Activism
One Street Tweeter Prints 40 Character Messages Onto Highways
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Global Charity Microfinancers
WildHearts Provides Microloans to Help People Work out of Poverty
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Ethical Artisan-Empowering Organizations
Shopping for a Change is a Globally Minded Non-Profit
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Charitable Designer Stuffed Animals
The Children In Need Pudsey Bears Were Designed By Big Names
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Charity-Supporting Care Packages
Bffl Co Creates Bags To Provide Comfort To Surgery Patients
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Shocking Bathroom Activism
The MTV 'Give a Sh*t' Project Raises Awareness on the Throne
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Gigantic Charitable Undergarments
The World's Largest Bra is on Auction for Breast Cancer
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Halloween Charity Crafts
The UNICEF Create-A-Character Contest Raises Money for Hungry Children
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Poverty-Fighting Purses
The Sass & Bide ITC Project Promotes Ethnical Fashion and Social Good
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Poo Poo Philanthropy
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Invests in Toilet Technology
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Charitable Shoe-Vinyl Boxsets
The Rivieras Pachanga Boys Boxset is Being Auctioned Off for Charity
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Honorary Laptop Sales
The Steve Jobs 'Tribute MacBook Pro' Remembers the Tech Icon
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Rewarding Recycling Stations
The Pepsi Dream Machine Prepares to Make Its Debut (UPDATE)
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Charitable Holiday Apps
The Apple Donation Box App Donates the Price of Unwanted Apps to Charity
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Bronzed Animal Activism
The Surfrider Foundation 'Ocean Armor' Campaign Shows a Lack of Protection
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Chic Carbon Neutral Aqua Companies
Belu Water is an Ethical Bottled Brand in the UK
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Charitable Currency Converters
The Add Up Currency Exchange System Swaps Loose Change Banks Won't
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Artistic Globe Auctions
The Conde Nast Traveler 2012 Visionaries Series is Designed by Celebrities
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CharitySub (INTERVIEW)
An Online Platform for Simplified Giving
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Charitable Diamond Bracelets
Profits From the Harry Winston Hope Bracelet Goes to Charities
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Community-Driven Agencies
The Burton Street Foundation Enhances the Quality of Life in Sheffield
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One-for-One Apparel Campaigns (UPDATE)
Marks & Spencer Launches a Recycling Initiative 'Shwopping'
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Do-Good Sports Equipment
The Ludo Soccer Ball by Uncharted Play Raises Money for Charity
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Communication-Aiding Equipment
Action Deafness Tech Provides Tools That Better Lives Across the UK
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Venture Philanthropy Co-ops
Chetna Organic Seeks to Enable Ethical Supply Chains from India
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Social Innovation Philanthropies
New Profit Inc. Supports Entrepreneurs for Large-Scale Change
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Monthly Goodwill Memberships
CharitySub Makes Supporting Urgent Causes Easy
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Interactive Cancer-Fighting Campaigns
Puma 2012 Project Pink Asks 'Who Do You Wear Pink For?'
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Stacey Horowitz, Founder of Shopping for a Change (INTERVIEW)
Supporting Global Artisans
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Celebrity-endorsed Charity Campaigns
The Power Of 2 Pits Stars Against Each Other For Good Causes
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Comical Duo Music Revivals
Flight of the Conchords Raise Money for Sick Children
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Rehab-Funding Mocktails
The Brink Liverpool is an Alcohol-Free Bar and Recovery Social Enterprise
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Smooth Street Initiatives
Potholes for Poverty Repairs Roads and Inspires Community in Portland
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Picture Book Philanthropy
The Ehon Project Promotes Levity and Literacy in Northern Japan
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Blind Poetry
Australian Designers Create Braille Jewellery Line
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Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Supportive Mental Wellness Initiatives
Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Highlights Its Commitment
Global Inclusive Retail Initaitives
Women-Led Wednesday Promotes Women-Operated Businesses
Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns
Virtual Donors Turns In-Game Deaths into Real Registrations
Sizable Laundry Donation Campaigns
Bath & Body Works Donates Its Products to Two Non-Profits
Creator Community-Focused Platforms
Gap Inc. Has Introduced a New Centralized Program
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
Charity Firefighter Calendars
The 2026 Australian Firefighters Calendar Pairs Rescue Animals
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Oral Health-Focused Programs
Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Program is Supportive
Rebranded Cancer Organizations
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rebrands as Blood Cancer United
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Corporate Skin-Care Initiatives
Beiersdorf Launches the Skin Care Innovation Fund
Housing Crisis-Focused Campaigns
Habitat for Humanity Launched the Let’s Open the Door Campaign
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Impactful Beauty Initiatives
Odele for Good Launches to Champion Women Through Entrepreneurship
E-Commerce Giving Integration
Shortage Enables Charitable Upsells Through Shopify Storefronts
Awareness-Promoting Medical Initiatives
Newmedical Technology Emphasizes Care and Education
Nonprofit Technology Solutions
Benevolent Tech Launched the Mission Action Pack (MAP)
Charitable Granola Campaigns
Nature’s Path Initiates the 'Sweet 16 Acts of Love' Campaign
Campus Food Insecurity Initiatives
Chartwells Higher Education Debuts 'United Through Food'
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Charitable Lip Beauty Initiatives
Watier Supports Women Through Charitable Donations
AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms
Kindsight's Fundrising Platform Supports Nonprofits & More
Veterinary Care Access Initiatives
PetSmart Charities Notes Significant Charity Milestone
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Food Service Employee-Focused Initiatives
SpotOn and Giving Kitchen Partner to Support Employees
Charitable Food Security Campaigns
Riunite Joins Forces with Meals on Wheels America
Gamified Crowdfunding Platforms
Tiltify Personal Helps Raise Money with Interactive Tools
Communal Prevention Initiatives
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Runs Its Campaign
Disability Inclusion-Focused Initiatives
The World Health Organization Issues a Call for Proposals
Moving Company-Supported Food Initiatives
Go Mini’s & Move for Hunger Form a Strategic Partnership
Animal Welfare Group Grants
Petco Love Highlights Its Charitable Petco Love Stories Initiative
Charitable Convenience Store Campaigns
Circle K Canada Established Hero Day in October 2025
Nourishment-Focused Granting Programs
The Conagra Brands Foundation Runs 'Nourish Our Community'
Mission-Driven Craft Cocktail Initiatives
Mission Craft Cocktails Spotlights One Bottle = One Meal
High-Profile Clean Water Initiatives
Chapter 2 & One Drop Foundation are Running the La Gala 2025
Operational Model Transformation Initiatives
Wice is Embarking on a Significant Strategic Overhaul
Charity-Supporting Chocolate Campaigns
Lindt and NSPCC Teamed Up for the Holidays
Paralympic Dual-Focused Promotional Campaigns
The Canadian Paralympic Committee Gains Visibility
Fitness-Focused Food Drives
In March, Technogym Hosted the Let's Move & Donate Food Campaign
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
International Jewelry-Focused Digital Marketplaces
Jeweler Collective Emphasizes Artistry
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Campaigns
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Weland Conservation Fundraiseres
Ducks Unlimited Canada Debuts the Duck and Run 2025 Initiative
Back-To-School Supply Fundraisers
Staples Canada is Running Its Annual School Supply Drive
Cruise Company-Led Meal Donations
Carnival Corporation Expands Corporate Responsibility Program
Charitable Paediatric Cancer Initiatives
Meagan Bebenek Foundation Expands Its 25 in 25 Initiative
Grocery Donation Initiatives
Makers Nutrition is Supporting Friends of Karen with $1,000 Donation
Family-Assisting QSR Initiatives
McDonald's Canada Will Host the McHappy Day Initiative on May 8
Local Food Support Programs
Chef Merito Has Initiated a Charitable Program During the Holidays
Co-Branded Wellness Challenges
incentifi and Healf Give Employees Incentives to Be Healthy
Multi-Year Youth Sports Programs
DICK'S Sporting Goods is Supporting Youth Sports Organizations
Charitable Hunger Relief Initiatives
Halo Top Makes a Charitable Contribution to Food Banks Canada
Athlete Career Transition Resources
UK Sports Institute Partners with Create to Support Athletes
Local Community Grant Programmes
Four Pillars Launches Four Pillars of the Community Grants
Holiday Football Campaigns
The Chelsea FC Magic of Blue Campaign Brings People Together
Charitable Children-Focused Initiatives
Kidoodle.TV Concludes Its 'A Wish A Week'
Venue-Run Fundraising Initiatives
Chuck E. Cheese Partners with American Society for Deaf Children
World Hunger Day Events
ZiMad Partnered with The Hunger Project on New Events in its Games
Charitable Pancake Fundraising Drives
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House Runs Make Happy Tummies
Children-Focused Fundraising Efforts
7-Eleven, Inc. Supports the Children's Miracle Network
Youth-Focused Mental Health Strategies
The Rafa Nadal Foundation & the WEMP Foundation Collaborate
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Charitable Food Initiatives
Wild Turkey x Andrew Babish Launch a Charitable Friendsgiving Campaign
Nourishing Community-Focused Initiatives
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Efforts During the Holidays
Charitable Telescope Programs
Celestron Debuts the Lumina Program to Support K-12 Schools
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces
Futurpreneur Marketplace Emerges as a Timely Initiative
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Retailer-Led Climate Working Groups
Thrive Market Launches Climate Action Working Group
CSR Baking Initiatives
Unox India Launched 'Baking a Better Tomorrow' to Empower Low-Income Youth
Canadian Non-Profit Organization-Supporting Campaigns
RONA Foundation Debuts Build from the Heart
Charitable App-Focused Initiatives
Slim Chickens Supports No Kid Hungry Through App Downloads
Employment-Focused Charity Initiatives
ComIT Addresses Barriers and Provides Free Tech Training
Mental Illness-Focused Clubhouses
Goodwill NYNJ Has Inaugurated Brick House in Newark
Philanthropic Point-Of-Sale Initiatives
Dutchie Launches 'Round Up the Change' for Cannabis Retail
Refugee-Focused Youth Sport Initiatives
ANTA Group Continues ‘Moving for Change’ with UNHCR
Accessibility-Dedicated Nonprofit Organizations
VisionServe Alliance Operates in the US and Canada
Skilled Trades-Supporting Brand Initiatives
Carhartt Donates Through Its For the Love of Labor
Charity Matching Tools
GivingGPT Helps Users Discover Trusted, Cause-Aligned Charities With AI
QSR-Backed Community Grants
Taco Bell Launches a New Scholarship Initative Amounting $28 Million
Hands-On STEAM Workshops
Genesis Inspiration Foundation and Genesis Gives Support Students
Charitable Camp Initiatives
Tim Hortons' Annual Camp Day Initiative Returns on July 16
Agricultural Support Projects
Julius Meinl and Fairtrade Organizations Support Farmers in India
Strategic Community Resilience Funds
Mars Impact Fund Will Support Animals and Community
Tree-Planting Drink Campaigns
The Human Bean links beverage sales to global reforestation efforts
Philanthropic Media Initiatives
New to The Street Has Introduced For the Causes™
Food Insecurity-Focused Efforts
Carolina Complete Health Partners with Centene Foundation
Employee-Led Giving Programs
Kaulig Companies Empowers Staff With Hands-On Philanthropic Funds
Charitable Holiday Retail Programs
Meijer Distributes Financial Gifts to Shoppers and Employees
Checkout-Based Micro-Donations
Adyen and adidas expand donation features at checkout
Charitable Holiday Initiatives
The Dilawri Group Supports the Ronald McDonald House
Youth-Targeted Finance Campaigns
Little Learners, Big Earners Teaches Money Basics to Gen Alpha
Charitable Home Improvement Initiatives
VEVOR Has Donated 10 Hybrid Heat Press Machines
Inclusive Tech Brand-Initiated Programs
Samsung Places Great Focus on Accessibility and Inclusion
Music Venue-Led Food Drives
The 9:30 Club Addresses Hunger and Food Waste
Charitable Injury Research Initiatives
The Sidoo Family Giving Foundation Contributes $5,000
Gender Gap-Addressing Education Initiatives
Organizations Emphasize the Need for Girls' Education
Supermarket Charity Partnerships
Aldi UK and Neighbourly Partnered to Support Summertime Meals
Child Neglect-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Foundation Partners with SOS Children's Villages Portugal
Human Trafficking Awareness Campaigns
BODYBAR Pilates Runs the BODYBAR Does Good Campaign
Charitable Bourbon Initiatives
Buffalo Trace Distillery Debuts 100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities
Employee Volunteer Services
The Clorox Company is Committing to 300,000 Employee Volunteer Hours
Community-Focused Auto Initiatives
Sun Auto Tire & Service Launches Drive with Purpose
Soccer Equipment Donation Programs
Subaru of America is Running the Gear for Good Program
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Charitble Children-Supporting Initiatives
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Donates $1.6 Million
Collaborative Virtual Food Drives
Wellpath Supports Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Athlete-Backed Charitable Events
Jonathan Osorio, CCCO, and Nando Partner for a Good Cause
Optimism-Focused Charitable Campaigns
LG Electronics Canada Ran the Optimism Meter Campaign
Philanthropy Art Marketplaces
TheFaunaClub Connects Wildlife Conservation With Art And Giving
Grant Discovery Platforms
Startup Grants Helps Founders Find and Apply For Non-Dilutive Funding
Cancer Survivor-Focused Mattress Giveaways
The United Breast Cancer Foundation Emphasizes Comfort
Charitable AIDS-Focused Medical Scrubs
HYPOTHESIS & (RED) Tackle HIV/AIDS Prevention & Treatment
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Tech-Empowered Accessibility Initiatives
Remarkable Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities
Ramadan Fundraising Campaigns
Food Banks Mississauga Hosts the Give 30 Fundraising Campaign
B2B Leads Platforms
Fundraise Insider Provides Targeted Leads For Account-Based Sales
Collective Participation Campaigns
Garnier Launches the Collective for the Planet Program
Gamified Animal Aids
Cats-We Turns Virtual Pet Care Into Real Support for Cats in Need
Disability Representation-Encouraging Grants
Getty Images Announces a $20,000 Grant Initiative
Empowering Inclusivity-Focused Nonprofits
NoisyVision is an International Non-Profit Organization
Awareness-Raising Cheetah Initiatives
JETOUR and Discovery Relaunch the Return of the Cheetah
Nurse Well-Being Program Grants
American Nurses Foundation is Giving Out Mini-Grants
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Charitable Household Appliance Initiatives
Circle Home Charity, DHL and Danby Appliances Partner
Franchise Business-Friendly Programs
Art of Franchising Strengthens Sector in the Philippines
Long-Term Food Insecurity Efforts
Jack and Jill of America Debut a 100,000-Hour Service Challenge
Kindness Generator Platforms
bekind.now Helps Users Generate Acts of Kindness to Brighten Days
Educational Charity Initiatives
BOE Technology Group Concludes Its 'Light the Way Forward' Event
Startup Funding Directories
Credit for Startups Helps Entrepreneurs Discover Funding Opportunities
Community-Driven Alzheimer's Fundraisers
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Hosts a Walk for Alzheimer's
Regional Wheelchair-Providing Organizations
Agape Mobility Ethiopia Addresses a Critical Need
Community-Focused Support Programs
Jessica Lee Has Established the 'Pursue the Dream' Program
Goal Accountability Platforms
Commitly Helps You Achieve Goals By Putting Real Money On The Line
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Ads
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square