Find Community Improvement & Capacity Building Nonprofits and Charities

  Doris C. wrote:

I have had the privilege of seeing Outreach International and their facilitators working in the field in Philippines, Malawi, Bolivia and Nicaragua. Their facilitators work in villages of poverty around the world, teaching them organizational skills... more »

  anya valsamakis wrote:

Hi, I'm Anya Valsamakis, CIO board member for five plus years. Why do I volunteer? My parents were very newly emmigrated from Russia to the US, when I was born. Though you would never know it if you met me (probably), finding my between-cultures identity... more »

  MTTripper wrote:

It's important to consider the leadership of an organization when assessing whether to volunteer, support, partner, etc. In the case of Mission Builders International, I have known and worked with the leaders for 20+ years and am proud to call them friends... more »

  disasterheroines400 wrote:

I represent the Florida Association of Public Health Nurses, Inc.(FAPHN) We became involved with Just Give/GuideStar a year ago. We received recently our 1st donation through this program. Very efficient. Easy to use for donor and easy for FAPHN to... more »

  Kimosw wrote:

One Simple Wish is a wonderful, innovative organization filled with creative, kind-hearted people that truly want to make a direct difference in the lives of those in need. My experince has been incredible - ideas are always welcome and you really... more »

  Kenton Lee wrote:

I have been volunteering with The Mentoring Network for two years now. And I absolutely love it. I work with a young man every week for about an hour. We play basketball together and talk about school, family, and life. I care a lot about him, and... more »

  lindafarthing wrote:

Fifteen years after I worked as Executive Director of Educate the Children for three and a half years, I remain an avid fan, volunteer and donor. As someone with almost 30 years working in development projects and low-income countries, this small organization... more »

  charles4 wrote:

Earth Force is a wonderful organization that investing in our nation's youth. Earth Force gives youth the tools they need to make a change in thier communtiies. Earth Force does a wonderful job with working with teachers, students, schools, and other... more »

  plamb wrote:

I LOVE this organization. Both the idea of having independent, transparent reviews of nonprofits, and the tool itself. Great Nonprofits is well thought out and easy to use. I know from my own work in the nonprofit sector that it is really hard to get... more »

  TerriWillingham wrote:

The Foundation for Community Driven Innovation (FCDI) is a new nonprofit but with an experienced and reputable board that has a demonstrated and well documented history of collaborative and successful community involvement. Committed to transparency... more »

  Fab63 wrote:

My first encounter with Called by Love Institute and Dr Marj Britt, founder, began in October 2012. Little did we know then that less than a year later, I would be joining the volunteer team as we were preparing to launch the first worldwide “Living,... more »

  fergask wrote:

I could write pages about ConnecTeach, so I will organize this into sections in my best effort to be succinct: Vision: As a teacher, I believe firmly in education as the key to success in life. In order for that to happen, all children must... more »

  shariegeland wrote:

Omni Youth Programs is an extremely professiona and nurturing agency who cares about training the youth counselors of tomorrow as much as it cares for the at risk youth and families it serves. It accompishes a TREMENDOUS amount of success with very low... more »

  tinaivey wrote:

The Ink People have been a unlimited source of information and support for myself and fellow artists within my company. I am continually pleased and surprised at the amount of time and effort that is offered (going far beyond what would be expected),... more »

  carolyn9 wrote:

KTMB Staff were easy to work with and provided information in a timely manner. I enjoyed participating in this project and will definitely volunteer again. more »

  Annual Fund Volunteer wrote:

It is a few days away from November 2010, and Network for Good's 990 for 2009 is still not showing on Guidestar. It's also not posted on the company's own Web site. Network for Good is hosting the online donations for an independent school for which... more »

  horbieJ wrote:

In 2013 my husband built me a book exchange to share my extra books with the neighbors and friends, then we came across a Little Free Library and I did some research and decided I wanted to be part of this wonderful organization so I registered my Library... more »

  Writer wrote:

Very helpful. I was able to give my five children a wonderful Christmas. Without the support of Giggles & Coos, this may not have been possible. The founder Andrew has also been a great support spirituality and emotionally. more »

  dihu wrote:

I have proudly seved on the Board of Lamp Community for more than ten years, after first becoming involved with the agency by providing pro bono legal services and serving Thanksgiving dinner. Lamp helps homeless men and women living with mental illness... more »

  Ann-Marie B. wrote:

River Network has been the best support and training we could ask for as a local watershed organization. more »

  Margaret23 wrote:

Mentor some at-risk teens? Teach them how to write a business plan? Form long term relationships and support students as they raise their GPAs and apply to college? I had no idea what to expect when I started volunteering with BUILD as a business mentor... more »

  Amparo wrote:

As a client of Mission Asset Fund, I am thankful for this amazing organization for helping people restore their credit. I recently filed bankruptcy, almost lost my home, lost all my available credit, but by joining a "cesta' with some of my family... more »

  kaijura wrote:

Jason was extremely supportive at a time that I was subjected to some very distressing incidents relating to my lack of religion. He was warm and caring and encouraged me on the appropriate measures to take and how to express myself. I probably wouldn't... more »

  Linda292 wrote:

GENERATIONS TO COME WILL BE GRATEFUL FOR THE LEGACY THIS NONPROFIT WILL PROVIDE. A VAST UNDERSTANDING AND HELPING THE MONARCH BUTTERFLIES CONTINUE THEIR AMAZING JOURNEY , SO THE PLANET EARTH CAN CONTINUE BENEFETING FROM THIS SPECIES. CONGRATULATIONS... more »

  DBibbins wrote:

Heads Up! Hartford is an extraordinary nonprofit camp that brings together urban and suburban youth to perform community service. It is a celebration of diversity, of the spirit of kindness and welcoming, and of helping others! more »