The rites of spring in Austin tend to be fixed on Bluebonnets, Indian paint brush, warm winds off the Gulf of Mexico, and a gathering known internationally as South by Southwest (SXSW). Technology companies, entrepreneurs, investors, filmmakers, musicians, and dreamers come to the Texas capitol city to learn about the latest trends and ideas and plan...Read More

Labor rights have come a long way since the founding of America. While there should be pride in where we are now, there is still more progress to be made. Progress like universal maternity and paternity leave or group-focused rights like protecting our migratory farmers. From universal workers rights groups to group-focused orgnations there are...Read More

August. Known for its heat, the end of summer, and first-day-of-school photo ops. To parents with school-age children it’s also known as a month of spending. Arguably one of the two hardest times of year for families barely making it financially (the other being the holiday season). Thankfully there are programs and nonprofits that cater...Read More

As a nation, we owe a debt of gratitude to the brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. Across the country, there are innumerable organizations and charities working hard to ensure our veterans are taken care of and not forgotten when they return home. Here are just a few of the...Read More

Helping the environment can mean a lot of different things. The fact is that there are a lot of areas where our planet and its inhabitants could use a helping hand. From rising waters due to climate change and the endangerment of species due to habitat destruction and deforestation, there are charitable organizations working on...Read More

Across the globe, catastrophes from famine to war force millions of people to flee their homes each year. In response to these humanitarian crises, charities and nonprofit organizations step up to offer relief and aid in a variety of different ways. Here in the United States, we have many different organizations, including large international charities...Read More

Girls and young women are the community leaders and CEOs of our future, but many face obstacles and barriers to their success. These following organizations work to empower and inspire young women to reach their potential and lead us all into a better tomorrow.Read More

No one asks the government for a penny. Everything is accomplished through donations. Corporations have given much. But the average contribution is $76. And all of that private money has been keeping an airborne eye hospital traveling for 30 plus years to more than 90 countries, performing surgeries to restore sight and training doctors.Read More

There are problems among young Latinas. Latina youth show some of the most alarming rates of teenage pregnancy, suicide, dropout, and low self esteem. One of the many factors influencing these patterns is the lack of role models, especially in the areas of journalism, media, and technology. Latina youth show some of the most alarming...Read More

In 2015, charitable giving to benefit animals and the environment totaled 10.68 billion dollars. This was up 6.5% from the previous year and the upward trend is expected to continue. All across America, there are fantastic animal shelters doing amazing things for the good of pets. From caring for senior dogs to housing over 1,700...Read More