Find Community Health Systems Nonprofits and Charities

  ejpinman wrote:

HOV is an innovative leader in not only the homeless services field, but the non profit sector. As a volunteer I am connected to the their mission by feeling empowered and supported. The focus of bring humanity back to those that face homelessness is... more »

  suzie1 wrote:

Clinica Verde is building an environmentally sustainable health clinic for women and children living in poverty in Nicaragua. The organization has a great, committed, bi-national board comprised of U.S. and Nicaraguan docs, a LEED-certified architect... more »

  miranda2 wrote:

I was first introduced to Wuqu' Kawoq through my language studies in Kaqchikel Maya. After volunteering with the organization at a clinic in San Juan Comalapa, I valued greatly the approaches of the NGO. Medicine should be distributed to patients based... more »

  betsrn wrote:

I am so happy to be able to support single mother's and their children in Guatemala. By purchasing a keychain or coffee, you are able to feed someone for 2 weeks. I give the keychains away to friends as gifts or thank you's. People really appreciate... more »

  sedated wrote:

Blanca's House is charity organization that provides surgical care to underserved populations in South and Central America. I am a Nurse Anesthetist and have been on 7 missions over the last few years. It has been the most professionally challenging and... more »

  africacounts wrote:

This charity is amazing. They do so much for so many kids in Sub-Saharan Africa and spend only one percent of their donations on administrative costs.They sure know how to make the donations given to them last! They support over 5000 kids in Africa... more »

  boca costa medical mission guatemala wrote:

I have been part of the Boca Costa Medical Mission since it first arrived in Guatemala in 2003. Liitle did they know 11 years later they would be the go to clinics in this jungle area. The inhabitants, displaced Maya, work seasonally in sugar cane and... more »

  Amy_44 wrote:

Humorist Sam Ewing once wrote, “Hard work spotlights the character of people, some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.” In September of 2004, at the age of 24, I was just beginning a freelance... more »

  Veee wrote:

Arlington Academy of Hope (AAH) is a phenomenal organization doing top rate education and health work in rural Uganda, one of the poorest countries in the world. They work in one of the poorest parts of Uganda, a remote area with dirt roads, little electricity,... more »

  Toger wrote:

As a volunteer writer, I have been helping Drop In The Bucket build water wells and sanitation systems to benefit the children of Sub-Saharan Africa. Of all the volunteer work I have done, this has been the most inspiring and rewarding. The children... more »

  Swayamsevak wrote:

My personal experience with Ekal has been nothing short of extreme joy. Nothing embodies the dharmic saying "Vidyadanam Mahaatpunyam" better than their concept of single teacher schools in the remotest parts of Bharat (India). Specifically, their zero... more »

  mira wrote:

I love volunteering for Project Access San Diego through the Medical Society Foundation. It is so easy for me to see uninsured patients in my own office rather than traveling a far distance to our rural communities. Project Access arranges for free... more »

  rod-taylor wrote:

Project Medishare has been one of the most important organizations involved in earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. They had the first group of foreign doctors on the ground the day after the earthquake and set up a first rate trauma hospital at the airport... more »

  Ahsana I. wrote:

I recently started volunteering with Brighter Dawns this summer, and even though I've only assisted in a few projects, the amount of work done by this organization was not only mindblowing but also heartwarming. The research, effort and time put into... more »

  Steve U. wrote:

Volunteers in Medicine was right there with us from our beginning to even think about opening a free clinic. They gave us encouragement, support and suggestions every step of the way and have been a valuable resource to us as our clinic grows. We are... more »

  mgary wrote:

Center Point is an outstanding organization that is absolutely committed to change people lives. Their programs empower individuals and families battling the plagues of addiction, and teach them how to live a clean and sober life, and become proactive... more »

  mariateresapg wrote:

Hello! My name is Dr. Maria Pou, I am a family doctor and a I've been working for Health Horizons International for three years in the Dominican Republic, It has been an excellent experience and I can say there is always new things to learn. I... more »

  Sarah B. from Minneapolis wrote:

I have been volunteering weekly with Rakhma since I moved to the Twin Cities in the fall of 2012, and it has been a wonderful volunteering experience that I would recommend to anyone who's interested in volunteering with older adults. First,... more »

  vcdacost wrote:

I traveled to Alajuelita Costa Rica with members of my university's (UNC Chapel HIll) FIMRC chapter for 1 week in March 2012. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life, from working in the clinic to spending time with the children in the community.... more »

  carlosgperea wrote:

I'm a grassroots fundraiser for World Bicycle Relief and I couldn't be prouder of the work they do with the money I'm able to raise. The Buffalo Bikes are specially designed to stand up to the rigors of African riding. They're assembled in Africa, by... more »

  Symba wrote:

This organization used to help those who were in recovery. Now, they are allowing our women to move out into their own places while they are still using. Unfortunately, they only care about keeping their numbers up by proving they are finding housing... more »

  designgod wrote:

I am a graphic designer and filmmaker that has done both design work and audio-video productions for WPC. I have been so deeply moved and thoroughly impressed with the professionalism and compassion of this organization and its leaders and volunteers.... more »

  maciberkeley wrote:

I volunteer with this mission hospital, assisting with administration. In an isolated and sometimes dangerous area, our team sees 10,000 patients a year within the hospital and works in many outlying communities with various needs from housing school... more »

  michelle23 wrote:

"There were times when I didn’t even have enough rice to cook one full meal a day. Now that I am a part of BRAC, I can cook three meals or more a day for me and my nine children. That is why I am happy now.” - Robia Khatun “Wherever... more »

  Trazanna H. wrote:

San Jose Clinic fills a gap in the greater Houston community. There are far too many people with limited access to healthcare and education. more »