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Karma Cat & Zen Dog Rescue Society
This is the BEST rescue in NJ. The care, time and effort put into caring, providing and placing animals with the proper pairing is amazing. The attention to detail and the focus on the animals is best... more
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Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
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- Irvine, CA
4.97861 stars 187 reviews
Nelson wrote:
This is a great organization. Really fun events, great people, huge number of volunteers and they do wonderful work for kids more »
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The Autism Community in Action (TACA) - formerly Talk About Curing Autism
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
4.97987 stars 149 reviews
Juliana Williams wrote:
In my role with Community Relations at Oakley, Inc. I have had the privilege of working with TACA for several years now. Initially, we worked with them in an employee engagement capacity. Our employees always loved volunteering with their organization... more »
Disabilities
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WHW
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
4.97115 stars 104 reviews
E. Fisher wrote:
WHW provides important employment services to underprivileged communities in Orange County. Janie Wolicki and her staff are tireless advocates on behalf of WHW clients and are deeply dedicated to the organization's mission. WHW changes people's lives... more »
Job Training
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Fristers
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
4.96721 stars 61 reviews
cordellsmommy20 wrote:
Fristers has completely changed my life! Made me the womean i am today and a better mother to my son! They have given me support and cofidence! I have made so many friends there! Without fristers i dont know where i would be today!!!!! more »
Children & Youth
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World of Children
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
5 stars 60 reviews
JP wrote:
Called by the press the "Nobel Prize for children" World of Children is 12 years old. 100% of overhead is covered by the Board of Governors thus assuring that contributions from others go directly to programs. All World of Children Honorees are vetted... more »
Arts & Culture
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MIND Research Institute
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
4.58824 stars 34 reviews
G2Ed wrote:
Despite the fact that this organization is full of hard working people with a great math program for kids, it is corrupted by a toxic culture of fear and micromanaging control by the new leadership. Once Ted Smith CEO/Chairman of the Board stepped down... more »
Arts & Culture
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Patient Safety Movement Foundation
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
4.875 stars 32 reviews
PRforDolphins wrote:
This is an incredible organization dedicated to eliminating preventable patient deaths in hospitals by the year 2020 (#0X2020). In just 5 years, they have made incredible strides around the world in motivating hospitals to make a public commitment to... more »
Education
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Smiles For Everyone
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
4.96774 stars 31 reviews
crystallynn wrote:
Great events that provide free dental care in the U.S. and full Smile Makeovers for people in need. The impact is truly life changing! more »
Health
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Sofies Journey Inc/Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
5 stars 26 reviews
Edward C. wrote:
Both, "Sofies Journey Inc." and "Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland" are responsible for uniting the "Epilepsy Community" together and helping us understand we are not alone fighting our battles with "Epilepsy". I have attended this wonderful event... more »
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Irvine Public Schools Foundation
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
5 stars 25 reviews
NasimM wrote:
IPSF is one of the few nonprofits that is very easy to see and feel the impact the donations make. The organization is run and supported by the people who care very deeply for its mission and the results are very transparent. Whether you have a... more »
Arts & Culture
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HomeAid Orange County, Inc.
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
4.95833 stars 24 reviews
Teri N wrote:
"H.I.S. House, a transitional living home for families, singles and couples, wishes to thank the Walmart Foundation and HomeAid for our green retrofit and energy efficient upgrades." The overall reduction in costs for electricity, gas and water is not... more »
Homeless & Housing
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HomeAid America Inc
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
5 stars 20 reviews
Tracy G. wrote:
I have been volunteering my time with HomeAid America for 8 months and in that time it has impacted my life on so many levels. I have formed new relationships, made countless connections, expanded my professional experience, and most importantly been... more »
Homeless & Housing
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PMG Awareness Organization, Inc.
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
5 stars 16 reviews
Stacy Benton S. wrote:
PMG Awarenesss organization has been amazing for our family. We have been able to connect with other families around the world that have someone with PMG! We also got to attend our first PMG conference this last July in Colorado. We talked with lots of... more »
Health
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Free Wheelchair Mission
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
3.76923 stars 13 reviews
stwbyf4 wrote:
I have not had good experience with this organization in terms of their staff/administration and their salaries and trustworthiness. The founder/president makes over $140K a year and they spend nearly 1.5 million in administrative and fundraising costs.... more »
Health
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Illumination Foundation
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
4.66667 stars 12 reviews
Ty R. wrote:
After being asked by the CEO to perform the General Contractors duties at IF's Tina-Pacific project in Stanton... they scammed me out of thousands of dollars in out of pocket expenses, hundreds of hours of labor (they rarely supplied any donated labor... more »
Homeless & Housing
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National Charity League, Inc., Rancho Irvine Chapter
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
4.42857 stars 7 reviews
Christine L. wrote:
This organization is a mother daughter led group whose mission is to foster this beautiful relationship through philanthropy, leadership development and cultural awareness. It has one of he best philanthropy based and leadership development programs... more »
Women
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Families Forward
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
4.42857 stars 7 reviews
davroach wrote:
Families Forward is a transitional housing organization that helps families to learn to succeed on their own, or just get through a rough period in their lives. They assist with money, food, personal and career couseling, and a system of support that... more »
Children & Youth
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Project Tomorrow
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
4.83333 stars 6 reviews
jliz33 wrote:
For several years Project Tomorrow staff have collaborated with State Department of Education staff in their data collection initiative. Not only have they consulted with us as they craft each year's national survey, but they also work with us to analyze... more »
Arts & Culture
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Accord Education
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
5 stars 5 reviews
Trevor R. wrote:
We LOVE working with Accord Education! We film for them all the time (Eventfilming.net) and they are such a great organization. The whole team is there to help schools and teachers grow with their students! more »
Education
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AIDS Services Foundation Orange County
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
Erica43 wrote:
There are countless organizations I could choose to spend my time volunteering with but I chose ASF because I have personally witnessed them save lives. more »
Education
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Northrise University Initiative
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
Paul83 wrote:
Having visited Northrise University this past July, I witnessed first-hand the difference this Christ-centered private university is making in the community of Ndola and throughout Zambia. Northrise was the 1st certified private university in Zambia when... more »
Education
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Azerbaijani American Council (AAC)
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Azeri-American wrote:
Established in October 2006 in California and Texas, AAC became the first nationwide grassroots advocacy and academic outreach organization fully dedicated to the advancement of Azerbaijani and wider Turkic American causes. Over the past 7 years since... more »
Human Services
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Maribo Cares
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Scott O.1 wrote:
Maribo Cares is a great cause. I met the founder, Marisa Bock, in 2014 because they needed graphic design help for their logos. After speaking with Marisa, I was deeply touched by her story and the mission of Maribo Cares. I was and have been more than... more »
Human Services
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Project Angkor
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Chris117 wrote:
In a developing country like Cambodia the work of Project Angkor cannot go unrecognized. They provide medical attention and support to people who otherwise would have no other means to get treatment. I applaud their selflessness and dedication. more »
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CYSTINOSIS RESEARCH FOUNDATION
- Location:
- Irvine, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Rebecca H.6 wrote:
Cystinosis Research Foundation is an amazing group of leaders and volunteers who have made great strides helping those individuals and families impacted by cystinosis. They conduct a family conference every year to educate families on research breakthroughs... more »
Health
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