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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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Lexington Nonprofits and Charities
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Finding Freedom Through Friendship, Inc.
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 145 reviews
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 »
Health
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Lexington Rescue Mission Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
4.92562 stars 121 reviews
Bluegrass princess wrote:
I am a native Lexantonian and having lived here my entire life, I have witnessed many changes. I too grew up in Fairington Apt a subsidized housing complex. I lived there from 1979 to 1991. I had no idea really how poor we were and we always had something... more »
Job Training
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Children of the Americas (COTA)
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
4.99083 stars 109 reviews
Bob and Barbara Buss wrote:
I have spent approximately 20 years working as a nurse with COTA in Guatemala. To meet the families who come to be cared for is extremely humbling. Many travel several hours to get to the site, either on a "Chicken Bus" or in the back of a pickup truck,... more »
International
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Brooke USA Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
4.98113 stars 53 reviews
NShaw wrote:
I got to see working donkeys and horses in Egypt. They all looked healthy. Now I know why -- that's where Brooke started their overseas work. Now they help support equines around the world. All you have to do is see pictures of working animals and... more »
Animals
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Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
4.97619 stars 42 reviews
emmenold1 wrote:
I give to Sayre Christian Village because I believe they go above and beyond to provide Godly-care for older adults. They have been serving the community for over 35 years and have a great reputation for providing healthcare and residential living options... more »
Health
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Rhema Word Foundation
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
3.82353 stars 17 reviews
camig78 wrote:
This is great organization that helps battered women & children. Check out the website www.rhemawings.com more »
Crime & Law
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National Walking Horse Association
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
4.75 stars 16 reviews
shorse wrote:
What a wonderful organization dedicated to promote the SOUND Tennessee Walking Horse. A member for 10+ years, it has been a great activity for our children and entire family. Great people and wonderful horses make for a Great organization. NWHA... more »
Animals
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Sisters Road To Freedom Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
4.92857 stars 14 reviews
annk3386 wrote:
They have helped my family we appreciate their kindness and all they do to help our community thanks from the Vasquez family more »
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Equine Land Conservation Resource
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 12 reviews
35dapples wrote:
ELCR has been an invaluable source of information and an outstanding mentor for our fledgling equestrian and agricultural land conservation organization. They have provided step by step guidance to us, and also serve as a sounding board for our ideas... more »
Animals
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Betty's Brave & Beautiful Hearts Foundation, Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 11 reviews
madalyneck wrote:
I have been volunteering for Betty’s Brave & Beautiful Hearts Foundation since the beginning. I was volunteering for another nonprofit in Lexington when I met Rebecca Baker. We got to talking and she told she explained to me what she had setting out... more »
Cancer
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Master-Pieced Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 10 reviews
calebO wrote:
Master-Pieced Inc is truly an amazing organization. I love the work they are doing with immigrants and minorities and as an immigrant I am so thankful to them. Great job and keep it up! more »
International
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Wings Of Love Parrot Rescue Center Of The Bluegrass Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 9 reviews
MariJackson wrote:
They do great work! It's always fun and educational to see the volunteers and birds at their events! more »
Animals
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GLSO Pride Center
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
4.22222 stars 9 reviews
Barb Stead wrote:
The GLSO Pride Center is the "hub in the wheel" of LGBT activities in Lexington. It is through Pride Center activities that much of the LGBT community in Lexington (actually in the entire eastern half of Kentucky)stay connected. From the groups they... more »
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Thoroughbred Charities of America
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 3 reviews
Bright F. wrote:
Thoroughbred Charities of America does so many wonderful things for so many non-profits...therapeutic riding programs, education and backstretch programs, research, and rescue and rehabilitation. We have watched TCA grow over the years and set the standards... more »
Animals
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Radio Eye, Inc.
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 2 reviews
Steve51 wrote:
Central Kentucky Radio Eye's non-profit radio service for the visually impaired and disabled, brings news, information, and entertainment to Kentuckians across the State, with only three paid staff members and hundreds of unpaid volunteers who do everything... more »
Arts & Culture
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Gods Pantry Food Bank Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 2 reviews
chick wrote:
God's Pantry provides a service to families in need throughout central and eastern Kentucky. In addition to supplying emergency food needs, they provide education to encourage improved nutrition, basic cooking skills, and food safety. The leadership... more »
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Big Brothers-Big Sisters Of The Bluegrass Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
4 stars 2 reviews
Elizabeth Berryman wrote:
I have worked with BBBS of the Bluegrass now for 3 years not only as a Big but also in the office in Danville. As a precaution against the mentioned issue happening again there are many checks and balances that have been put in place to insure that it... more »
Children & Youth
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Central Music Academy Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 1 review
cmavista1 wrote:
Central Music Academy (CMA) has given out over 35,000 free music lessons to students ages 8-18 who qualify for free and reduced lunch. Since establishment in 2004, CMA has offered lessons to over 950 students. There are still, however, 60+ children on... more »
Arts & Culture
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HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS INC
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
3 stars 1 review
Emmet wrote:
Daniel's Care is dismissing the care of Daniel Pruitt after 9 years of hospice care. The answer to a "why is this happening" question is unavailable. Dani has Type 1 SMA and lives in Lexington, KY. This dismissal was a shock to her parents. They... more »
Human Services
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Lexarts Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 1 review
laurawh wrote:
I have enjoyed Lexarts events, such as Horsemania 2010, and the Gallery Hops. Lexarts provides opportunities that ordinarily would not be there for citizens of all ages to enjoy local art in and around Lexington, KY. Their events are always done in... more »
Arts & Culture
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University Of Kentucky Markey Cancer Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 1 review
Tammy167 wrote:
My grandfather was treated with there help great job thanks for helping and making him comfortable. more »
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Opportunity for Work and Learning
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
1 stars 1 review
chilpost wrote:
Do Not Waste The 6 hours of your Life @OWL.They give battery of psych testing and IQ just like my psych major at Transylvania. They never help you . They never will. BEWARE of this Scam of a Charity. The few people there are claiming a paycheck... more »
Job Training
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Kidney Health Alliance of Kentcky Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 1 review
schultzleona wrote:
During a recent kidney screening (dipping urine) a community member came and had her urine tested she explained that she felt fine but what the heck it was free. Since our test is not a diagnosis and we are not physicians I explained to her the results... more »
Health
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Kebirgo Community Resource Centre
- Location:
- Nyamira,
5 stars 1 review
morara wrote:
Currently KCRC is in the process of doing many things for the community, including becoming a microfinance institution. Robert Kiriago Obanyi is passionate about helping the community, and has made it his life’s work. Having grown up in the area... more »
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Making A Difference Now (MADN)
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 1 review
jdpa wrote:
A lot of animals have been helped by this organization! more »
Animals
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Lexington Pit Crew Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 1 review
KNorris2369 wrote:
Lexington Pit Crew is a rescue for pit bull type dogs. I have adopted two dogs from Lexington Pit Crew & have fostered for them. They are some of the most dedicated, amazing, big hearted women that I have ever met. They do their very best to save as many... more »
Animals
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International Book Project
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 1 review
EfuaJJ wrote:
This is one of my all-time favorite nonprofits. Books change lives! I totally agree. I know what the ability to read has meant in my life and I truly believe that skill can change the lives of thousands of others. I have been a donor but I have also... more »
Education
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Refuge For Women
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 1 review
jezabellagodless wrote:
I need help.... I'm ready to go public. SmhPlease don't give up jessycaI was attacked 5 days after I left. SmhImma b dead soonThxxx more »
Homeless & Housing
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Spay Our Strays Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
5 stars 1 review
CatHelp wrote:
I have been deeply involved with the development of Spay Our Strays since its inception. I have seen the organization grow to the point that we are the go-to Trap-Neuter-Return program of our community (Lexington, KY). We have passionate volunteers who... more »
Animals
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International
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Halfway Home Rescue Inc
- Location:
- Harrodsburg, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
Halfway Home Rescue is a foster-based organization dedicated to creating a more humane world for animals. We operate on three... more »
Animals
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Build-Building A United Inter-Faith Lexington Through Direct-Action
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
Building a United Interfaith Lexington through Direct-Action (BUILD) is an organization of 18 religious congregations located... more »
Religion
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The Fayette Alliance
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
The Fayette Alliance is Lexington’s ONLY land-use advocacy organization that regularly educates and lobbies local government... more »
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Seeds Of Compassion Fund Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
The seeds of Compassion Fund, Inc. (SCF) is a nonprofit corporation organized in the state of Kentucky. SCF as a Section 501 (C)... more »
Disaster Aid
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Bluegrass Greensource
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
Bluegrass PRIDE is a public/private coalition that provides resources and education to empower Central Kentuckians to foster positive... more »
Environment
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Peaceful Paws Springs Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
Peaceful paws springs, inc. Is committed to advocate for homeless, neglected, abused and abandoned animals. We foster these animals... more »
Animals
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Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency Of The Bluegrass Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency is to improve the quality of care for residents of long-term care facilities. more »
Health
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Meals On Wheels Of Lexington Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide meals to the elderly. more »
Food
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Kentucky CancerLink
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of Kentucky CancerLink is to provide support by reducing and/or eliminating barriers to screening, diagnosis and treatment... more »
Cancer
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LIVING ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER INC
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
The Living Arts and Science Center (LASC) inspires participation in art and science by engaging the community through discovery,... more »
Arts & Culture
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Christian Mission Ebenezer Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
Helping orphans though family centers in ukraine, helping rehabilitation centers in ukraine and russia, individual charity, missionaries... more »
Religion
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E7 Kids Cafe
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
E7’s mission is to expand the ability of children to succeed by engaging them in meaningful, positive relationships and experiences.... more »
Children & Youth
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Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is to improve the economics, integrity and pleasure of the sport... more »
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International
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Jubilee Jobs of Lexington
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
Jubilee Jobs was opened its door in Lexington, KY in 2009, to offer hope for jobseekers from all over central Kentucky as they... more »
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GleanKY
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
Provide produce to people who are hungry or lack access. more »
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The Redemption House/ Hope Springs Church Ministries
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
To assist women who struggle with chemical dependency and other life issues, learn how to balance life with recovery and grow... more »
Arts & Culture
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Fishhook International
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
The heartbeat of Fishhook International is seeing individuals and cultures transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In India... more »
Religion
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Children & Youth
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Map Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide support to programs that benefit young people by supplying ongoing opportunities for mentoring as well as the development... more »
Philanthropy
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Kentucky State Parks Foundation
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
Provide support for kentucky's 53 state parks more »
Sports
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Tubby Smith Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
Provide grants to charitable organizations & support tubby's clubhouse - an after school program in which at risk middle school... more »
Philanthropy
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Operalex Inc
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
To enhance the general public's awareness of opera in central kentucky and throughout the commonwealth more »
Arts & Culture
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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lexington
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
The agency's mission is to empower and assist residents of the Diocese of Lexington to improve their quality of life. Services... more »
Children & Youth
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UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS INC
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
United Way of the Bluegrass mobilizes the caring power of our regional community to improve lives. more »
Philanthropy
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AIDS Volunteers, Inc.
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
AVOL (AIDS Volunteers, Inc.) is committed to providing education, outreach, and advocacy about HIV and AIDS in central, eastern,... more »
Health
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Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, Inc.
- Location:
- Lexington, KY
0 stars 0 reviews
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. more »
Children & Youth
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Veterans
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Human Services
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