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The Charities That Mean the Most to Me

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Sara Pearce

My favorite quote, which I hold close to my heart, comes from Ram Dass: “We're all just walking each other home.” It’s a gentle reminder that love, support, kindness, peace, unity, and respect are what truly matter in our lives. We’re all navigating ...<3

Sections

Humanitarian Aid

Victims of Violence

Mental Health and Substance Use

Cancer Care

Medical Care

Humanitarian Aid

These organizations provide various types of Humanitarian Aid to various countries. Each organization has a specific focus, so I've included more detailed information on each organization in the commentary area!

The Carter Center stands out for its heartfelt commitment to human rights and alleviating suffering. Their efforts to prevent conflicts, promote freedom and democracy, and enhance health services are vital not only to individuals but to entire commun...

The Carter Center

The Malala Fund helps support students in areas where there are few, if any, schools to attend, by creating larger educational networks and supporting educators and educator advocates.

Malala Fund

The Hosseini Foundation works to provide support for vulnerable Afghans in Afghanistan.

The Khaled Hosseini Foundation

Doctors Without Borders cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural and human-made disasters, and lack of health care access in more than 70 countries.

Doctors Without Borders - USA

The Bring Hope Humanitarian Foundation distributes things such as medications, hygiene items, food, water, sanitation kits, and more, to millions of people living in underserved areas.

Bring Hope Humanitarian Foundation

PCRF provides Palestinian children access to medical care, mental health support, and essential supplies..

Palestine Children's Relief Fund

Greater Good Charities works to help people, pets, and the planet by mobilizing in response to need and amplifying the good.

Greater Good Charities

Committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.

Equal Justice Initiative

Victims of Violence

These charities support victims of violent crimes, including the families of victims of violent crimes. There are charities on this list that support sexual violence victims, parents of murdered children, missing children, and victims of violent crim...

The MrBallen Foundation (created by my favorite Youtuber, MrBallen), donates large sums of money to victims of violent crimes. Every cent that is donated to the foundation goes directly to victims.

MrBallen Foundation

RAINN works to support victims of sexual violence through various means, such as confidential counseling support, legal advice and aid, providing helpful information, and connecting victims to relevant resources.

RAINN

The Polly Klaas Foundation is dedicated to the safety of all children, the recovery of missing children, and public policies that keep children safe in their communities.

The Polly Klaas Foundation

The National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children makes the difference through ongoing emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy, and awareness.

National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children

Mental Health and Substance Use

Mental health and substance use recovery are essential areas of focus for some organizations, and they offer invaluable support, programs, and education. OnPoint NYC is particularly close to my heart, as I aspire to dedicate my life to Harm Reduction...

OnPoint NYC is the first-ever legalized Safe Injection Site in the United States! They have successfully reversed thousands of overdoses, lowered the city's crime rate, and reduced the spread of HIV.

OnPoint NYC

NAMI is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. As someone who struggles with depression and anxiety, NAMI has been of great support to me!

NAMI

AFSP gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Cancer Care

There are also organizations that provide support for individuals and families affected by cancer. As someone who cherished childhood memories with American Girl Dolls, Heidi's Heroes holds a special place in my heart. Additionally, Cancer Care’s edu...

Heidi's Heroes donates American Girl Dolls to children battling cancer!

Heidi's Heroes

Cancer Care offers an abundance of information and support for cancer patients along with their families, caregivers, and loved ones. When my dad was diagnosed with cancer, this organization was extremely helpful. I even joined a virtual support grou...

Cancer Care

NMDP's vision is to create a world where every patient can receive their life-saving cell therapy. Your support helps push the boundaries of what’s possible.

NMDP (Formerly Be The Match)

Medical Care

Planned Parenthood plays a crucial role in offering medical care to women across the nation, ensuring that they have access to essential health services. Similarly, Guide Dogs of America brings so much joy and independence to those in need by providi...

Planned Parenthood provides accessible and affordable healthcare services, such as pregnancy testing, STD testing, gynecological services, pregnancy termination, and family planning services.

Planned Parenthood

This organization breeds, raises, and trains guide and service dogs at no cost to the recipient.

Guide Dogs of America