Freedom

The veterans who have come home from war are disabled because they put their lives on the line for Freedom’s cause. These men and women of our Armed Forces joined their units, companies and battalions whole. Because of rockets, grenades, mortars, landmines, improved explosive devices and insurgent sharpshooters, countless ground troops, troops riding in Humvees and more have became disabled. Their homes need to be handicap accessible and barrier free. This is the mission that Homes For Veterans has undertaken – to modify homes for veterans, so they can get on with their lives.

Softball is a gender-neutral, equal opportunity sport, and at it’s very core it teaches a lesson in gender equality. Run The Bases believes softball has the power to bring communities together. They teach the sport and impact the live’s of the kids by teaching them they can have fun regardless of their race, gender, or ability. Essentially, you’re helping kids learn comradery, and we need more of that around.

Nowadays, it is important to have news you can trust. Media outlets need to be completely transparent, and that’s the model South California’s Public Radio has been operating under for decades. Their public radio station KPCC and news platform LAist.com are just two of the most popular non-biased news resources to all of Southern California. Your dollar helps keep the sanctity of journalism alive and well.

Veterans and athletes are some of our nations finest heroes, but what of their lives after the action? There’s growth to be had, dreams to achieve, and a new life to begin- but where to begin? Merging Vets and Players helps former war veterans and athletes connect to a new team without a uniform. Through their physical programming and peer-to-peer support MVP provides a community to promote personal development and let veterans and players know, they’re not alone

When a family loses someone to the prison system, the meaning of life can change. These families suffer a loss that actually encourages them to advocate for necessary reforms, but they need financial and emotional support. Donating helps them overcome the obstacles they face in fighting for their rights in the name of their beloved ones.

Ocean pollution, which is mostly plastic, affects island populations unlike other coastal communities in the world. Specifically, in the Bahamas, programs like BPM are encouraging and arming citizens with the knowledge and hands on approach to cleaning up their beautiful island home. Their success has helped save the lives of the volunteers and plenty of sealife.

Rose Haven is an all inclusive day-shelter for women, children and gender non-conforming people. They provide every basic need in the book from food to therapy and actually encourage lasting changes. They also have a thriving online community which is a huge asset to their guests and the community.

For over 15 years the Women’s Fund has been investing in the futures of girls and women in Rhode Island. The future is female, and The Women’s Fund of Rhode Island believes not just funding but also the importance of celebrating women. Pushing for political change and fighting for systemic change isn’t cheap- donate today to help women move forward.

IEN is in the business of educating and empowering Indigenous Peoples with the proper tools to combat the dangers brought on by climate change. Through their educational programs, youths and adults learn how to survive in the climate crisis without sacrificing their way of life. By respecting the natural laws of Mother Nature and the Circle of Life IEN has provided Indigenous People with the knowledge of sustainability and your dollar helps keep the movement going.