Food Security Initiatives

Cleveland

Ohio

Support the launch of NorthStar CLE, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to building a comprehensive website that lists pantries, grocers, meals on wheels, soup kitchens, market gardens, and nutrition programs in Cleveland, Ohio. This platform will enable homeless individuals, families, seniors, and residents to quickly locate the nearest nutritious food resources and receive nutritional education, improving food security and community health.

NorthStar CLE

Create an Exhaustive Online Resource Hub to Provide Instant Access to Nutritious Food Providers for Cleveland's Marginalized Communities

Safe Housing Solutions

Parenting Classes

Crisis Hotline

Career Readiness

Trauma Counseling

Transportation Assistance

Survivor Support Services

Skill-Building and Training Programs

Legal Aid

Grief Counseling

Childcare

Funds a survivor's full stabilization arc: months of coaching, emergency aid as needed, partner-pathway coordination, and follow-through into independence.

HiveSTRONG

Fund a Survivor's Full Stabilization Arc

Community Counseling

Clothing for Those in Need

Health and Wellness Services

Funds a stabilization touchpoint: navigation, documentation help, a benefits application, or a short-term resource gap closed before it spirals.

Fund a Stabilization Touchpoint

Christmas

Birthday

The College of American Pathologists

More child encourgement

Essential Supplies for Families

Sustains a survivor through a full month of stabilization , coaching check-ins, partner referrals, and the practical aid that prevents a return to crisis.

Fund 1 Month of Stabilization

Covers a survivor's immediate practical needs in the first 48 hours after leaving , food, transit, a phone bill, school supplies for the kids.

Survivor's Immediate Need

STEM Education Initiatives

Sports Programs for Youth Development

Speech Therapy

Retreats

We need monies for good things to happen to people who need help!

Newark

Delaware

Exceptional Care for Children

Provides wheelchairs, lifts, and adaptive equipment that help ECC residents move safely, explore their world, and take part in daily life.

Mobility and Access for Medically Fragile Children

Helps fund communication devices and adaptive technology so children and young adults at ECC can speak, connect, and take part in daily life.

Communication & Connection for Medically Fragile Children

Donations enable the organization to provide ongoing education and support to family members, encouraging their active participation in care planning. This involvement is critical to ensuring the best possible outcomes for each child and strengthening family resilience.

Support Family Education and Engagement to Enhance Care Planning and Outcomes for Children with Medical Needs

Your gift supports individualized nutrition plans, including formulary and supplemental nutrition as well as therapeutic diet development. This care is essential for helping children with complex medical needs to grow, develop, and maintain their health.

Provide Customized Nutritional Care to Help Medically-Fragile Children Grow and Thrive

Donations help fund therapy professionals who collaborate to provide individualized, play-based treatment plans. These therapies support each child in achieving their optimal level of function, promoting physical, cognitive, and emotional development in a nurturing environment.

Empower Children’s Development Through Skilled Therapy and Play-Based Multidisciplinary Treatment Plans

Your donation supports a dedicated team of pediatric respiratory therapists who provide expert care to children with complex respiratory conditions. This specialized therapy ensures the children’s comfort and safety, allowing them to focus on enjoying their childhood and reaching developmental milestones.

Fund Specialized Pediatric Respiratory Therapy to Ensure Comfort and Safety for Children with Complex Respiratory Needs

Atlanta

Georgia

PAWKIds

The Education Trailer is a mobile learning trailer with internet capability, tutors, and counselors for our students who don't have direct access to our after school enrichment program. This donation supports our wifi, computers, gas, and upkeep.

Fund One Month of Expenses For Our Education Trailer

The Food Trailer is a mobile food trailer that gives us the ability to visit local schools, senior centers, events and churches for food outreach with refrigerators and food warming equipment. This donation supports the food, gas, and general upkeep of the food truck for a local event.

Fund Food Trailer For One Local Event

The Resting Spot is a transition apartment home for neighbors experiencing immediate displacement. This donation pays for a month of expenses to maintain the apartment unit. 

Pay One Month of Rent For Displaced Family

Claudia's House is a food pantry dedicated to food security and family wellness in Atlanta's Westside.

Support One Month of Food Security For One Family

The Gathering House is a warm home for family programs, behavioral health, and general neighborhood needs. This donation will help with the upkeep costs of the Gathering House as well as providing services to help families with basic needs.

Support Family Programs For the Gathering House

The PAWHouse is a safe and loving after-school enrichment program where we provide reading mentors & homework help. This donation helps mitigate the upkeep costs of the house as well as providing materials to help children achieve academic success. 

Support After School Needs For the PAWHouse

Music Education and Enrichment

Boston

This donation provides a young person with a month of instrumental music lessons.

Zumix

Provide a Month of Instrumental Music Lessons

Austin

Help make sure a 4th grader is covered for one month to experience all programming at Academy 4.

Academy 4

Sponsor a 4th grader for 1 month

Dallas-Fort Worth

Fund a 4th grader to experience all of Academy 4 programming for the year.

Sponsor a 4th grader for a year

Miami

Contribute to honoring outstanding artists, musicians, and cultural leaders who have significantly impacted Florida's cultural landscape. Your donation helps promote awareness, encourage participation, and preserve the heritage, arts, culture, and music of the past for future generations.

Florida Cultural Arts and Music Hall of Fame

Support the Florida Cultural Arts and Music Hall of Fame to Preserve and Celebrate the Rich Heritage of Florida's African Diaspora Arts and Music

Join The Amazing Amiracle Foundation as a Miracle Member to actively participate in empowering downtown Killeen residents. Your membership supports ongoing programs and initiatives that address immediate needs and foster long-term community development.

The Amazing Amiracle Foundation

Become a Miracle Member to Empower Downtown Killeen Residents and Build a Brighter, More Resilient Community

Fort Wayne

Help support Hayden Wegner's involvement with the New Haven Choir by purchasing items online and sharing the fundraiser with family and friends. Your donation will contribute to music education and enrichment opportunities, enabling Hayden and other choir members to develop their musical talents and participate in community performances. Please buy from this website https://needsyoursupport.org/share/3D7RD/299253

New Haven Choir

Support Hayden Wegner's Participation in New Haven Choir to Foster Music Education and Enrichment

Gilbert

In March of 2026, our 8th grade students will be taking a trip to California's Disney theme park to not only enjoy some time on the rides, but to participate in a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Students will be a part of a live Disney soundtrack session where they will learn a piece of music from Disney directors and musicians.  This moment becomes full circle when students get a chance to hear themselves playing right along with the Disney movie.  This trip is a culmination of all their hardwork throughout the school year while fostering a love for music for the rest of their 8th grade year, as high school musicians, and beyond.

Greenfield Junior High Band Booster

Disney Soundtrack Session Trip

Chicago

Donate to expand cultural services that celebrate Afro-Cuban heritage, including arts education, workshops, and community programs. Contributions will help sustain these vital services that empower individuals and strengthen community bonds.

Afro-Cuban United

Enhance Afro-Cuban Arts Education and Cultural Services to Empower Communities and Preserve Heritage in Chicago

Support youth programs that provide Afro-Cuban music, dance, and arts education, empowering young people by connecting them to their cultural roots. Donations will help sustain educational activities that nurture identity, creativity, and community pride.

Empower Youth Through Afro-Cuban Cultural Education Programs Connecting Them to Their Roots and Building Confidence

Massachusetts

Catholic Charities Boston

Newcomers need quality legal consultation, referral, and representation to help them navigate complex issues including political asylum, naturalization, and family reunification. These services are in high demand and have a waiting list.

Fund Legal Services for Immigrants

We provide translation services to assist people with limited English language skills in accessing legal, health, educational, and other services. Our skilled interpreters are a crucial link helping recent immigrants get the help they need to thrive.

Support Translation Services For Refugees

Refugees from all corners of the world including Burma, Cuba, Ethiopia, Haiti, Iraq, Somalia, and Vietnam land in Boston. We provide the newcomers with a modest apartment furnished with basic necessities and help them acclimate to their new lives.

Help Support Refugee Resettlement Costs

We work with people of all ages and backgrounds, addressing the unique needs of our clients to help them address hardships. This donation helps alleviate the cost of those needing counseling and therapy.

Support Someone's Mental Health Journey

Rising rents, increasing heating costs, and more expensive groceries all impact your ability to balance your monthly budget. We provide emergency living assistance to help keep families stable in their homes as they work to restore their financial autonomy. This donation helps us keep this ministry going.

Support Emergency Living Assistance For a Family

We provide more than a bed for the night. Case managers at our referral-based programs assess the needs of the person seeking help and find the best place for them to restore and strengthen their families. This donation helps with the upkeep costs of sheltering those in need.

Help Shelter Someone in Need of a Place to Stay

Donate to help the African American Association of USA continue providing essential food products to more than 1,100 disadvantaged families each month in Atlanta, GA. Your contribution will directly combat hunger and food insecurity, ensuring families have access to basic nutritional needs as a foundation for achieving self-sustainability.

African American Association of USA

Support Food Security Initiatives to Alleviate Hunger and Food Insecurity for Over 1,100 Disadvantaged Families Monthly in Atlanta

LevelUP is our Mentorship Program for Youth. Each youth sets a SMART Goal for themselves at the beginning of the year and their mentor helps them work to achieve that goal. SMART Goals stand for Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-bound. Help sponsor one of our mentees by investing in their goals! 

Boston Project

LevelUP Investment in a Teen's SMART Goals

Be the catalyst in a promising culinary student's journey by sponsoring their participation in an immersive 14-week job training program designed to meld practical food service skills with essential workforce readiness. This comprehensive program offers trainees daily hands-on experience under the guidance of a professional chef, enhancing not just their culinary techniques but also their communication skills, understanding of the restaurant industry, and personal finance management. Participants also receive dedicated one-on-one job coaching, complete an externship in a local restaurant or food business, and work at Root events to gain invaluable real-world experience. Your sponsorship will cover the costs associated with this multifaceted training, including materials, chef instruction, externship opportunities, and more, ensuring the student can fully focus on their growth and development without financial barriers. By supporting a student in this program, you're not just funding a training course; you're investing in someone's future, empowering them to achieve their dreams in the culinary world, and setting them on a path to sustainable employment and personal fulfillment. Join us in nurturing the next generation of culinary professionals and making a tangible difference in their lives and careers.

Root

Culinary Dreams: Empower a Future Chef through Job Training Sponsorship

Donate to provide transitional housing, life skills training, condition assessments, and goal planning for at-risk and chronically homeless Veterans. Your contribution helps Veterans regain stability and build a foundation for a successful civilian life.

About Face

Support Transitional Housing and Life Skills Development for At-Risk and Chronically Homeless Veterans to Provide Stable Living and Empowerment

Support ProsperaOmega Foundation's personal development coaching programs that enhance self-awareness, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. Donations will provide access to experienced mentors and interactive workshops, enabling residents to engage in hands-on learning experiences that inspire them to reach their fullest potential and improve their personal and professional lives.

ProsperaOmega Foundation

Empower Personal Development and Life Skills for Residents to Achieve Lasting Success and Confidence

Contribute to innovative programs and comprehensive workshops at ProsperaOmega Foundation that equip residents with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in their careers. Donations will support continuous education, talent nurturing, and preparation for future workforce challenges, fostering a community where individuals can achieve their fullest potential.

Provide Career and Future Planning Resources to Equip Residents with Educational and Professional Tools for Workforce Success

Support career development programs that provide foster and at-risk youth with essential tools such as resume building, interview preparation, and career exploration. These initiatives empower youth to make informed decisions and take confident steps toward sustainable, independent lives.

A Day 4 M.E. Inc.

Equip Youth with Career Compass Programs to Build Skills, Confidence, and Pathways to Independent Success

Contribute to programs that help foster and at-risk youth develop self-worth, set meaningful goals, and overcome challenges. These empowerment initiatives enable young people to envision and create futures filled with purpose, resilience, and opportunity.

Empower Foster and Underserved Youth to Rise and Thrive Through Confidence Building and Goal Setting Programs

Jacksonville

Week long Summer and Winter youth camps, theat work on sport fundamentals and mechanics. Fun Games that emphasize sportsmanship.

Bluffton Waves Corp

Youth Baseball/Softball Camps

Contribute to securing funding for the creation of a comprehensive Education and Sports Complex in Atlanta that will provide STEAM-based education, customized life skills programs, and recreational sports teams for youth and their families. This initiative aims to foster self-sustainability and holistic development within the community.

Fund the Development of an Education and Sports Complex Offering STEAM Education, Life Skills, and Recreational Sports to Empower Disadvantaged Youth and Families

Donate to the Instacart Emergency Food Program, which provides recipients with a digital stipend to select fresh produce, holiday staples, and other groceries from local stores via the Instacart app. This program reduces transportation barriers and offers convenience by delivering groceries directly to recipients' homes, helping to alleviate food insecurity in the community.

Albuquerque

New Mexico

Face Friends Foundation Fundraising

Support the Instacart Emergency Food Program to Provide Fresh Groceries and Essential Food Items to Families Facing Food Insecurity

Help supply essential products to disadvantaged families in Atlanta, GA, addressing immediate needs such as food, clothing, and hygiene. Your donation will support the African American Association of USA's ongoing efforts to stabilize families and empower them toward long-term self-sufficiency.

Provide Essential Supplies for Disadvantaged Families to Meet Basic Needs and Support Pathways to Self-Sustainability

HEY! Helping Empower Youth

Office supplies are needed to keep HEY! up and running. Your donation of helping with office supplies help us run and operate smoothly. 

Fund Three Months of Office Supplies

HEY! needs 5 iPads for students to work proficiently and effectively in their programming.

Buy an iPad for an At-Risk Student in Need

HEY! needs 3 laptops to help student complete programming and job training.

Provide an Apple Laptop for a Student’s Education

HEY! needs a conference table with 6 chairs to have a comfortable place to gather and meet. 

HEY! Wishlist: Conference Table that Seats 6

Cost of summer programming for 5 students.

Send 5 Students to Summer Programming Camp

The cost of groceries for two families for a week.

Supply Groceries to Feed Two Families for a Month

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

West Park Cultural Center

WPCC has consistently offered this summer arts and nature program since 2002. This program, commencing right after the July 4 holiday, provides meaningful experiences that children have cherished for years. In addition to artmaking, there will be field trips, swimming, and other recreational activities.

Send Participant to Camp Ginkgo for One Week

Send Participant to Camp Ginkgo for One Day

The program is for ages 9-13 and focuses on poetry with a different theme each week. A look at everyday life will find the hidden poetry in and around the beautiful Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. Participants will create a portfolio of photo and poetry work.

Support Poetry and Photography Program

The program combines the art of dance and computer coding leading to the development of original choreography and performance. Girls learn the value of focus, dedication, and teamwork, as well as career-building industry-standard computer programming skills. danceLogic runs from October thru the second Saturday in June when they perform at the annual West Park Arts Fest.

Cover Annual Fee for One danceLogic Participant

Our after school guitar lessons ar a great way for students to learn a new instrument, build confidence, improve hand-eye coordination, and sharpen their focus. This donation will help us reach kids who are interested in the guitar but are unable to buy one. 

Buy Beginner Guitar for After School Guitar Lessons

This afterschool class accepts children and youth aged 9 through teens who have an interest in playing the guitar. Instructor and professional musician Richard Tucker is ready to work with you whether you are a beginner, have some experience or consider yourself advanced.

Pay for One Semester of Guitar Lessons

Texas

Just Keep Livin Foundation

One way to reach our students is by taking them to field trips that encourage healthy living and making choices that better their lives. 

Sponsor a Class for One j.k. livin Field Trip

At j.k. livin, we offer after school programs for high school students to come together and learn how to stop, reflect, and relax. We deal with stressful issues and how to keep living even if life seems overwhelming. 

Sponsor a Student For One Year

At our j.k. livin after school programs, kids learn self-reliance and get a healthy start today, so they can make a better tomorrow.

Sponsor One Day Inner City High School Program

Participating students have a safe place to enhance their lives with fitness coaches and health experts. The results have been incredible. Participants get in shape and gain confidence while also improving their grades, attendance and behavior.

Sponsor a Student For One Month

Sponsor a Student For a j.k. livin Field Trip

Columbus

Support Operation Meraki's mission to provide veterans and their families with dedicated transition care, mental health and wellness programs, workforce readiness training, and community connection opportunities. Your donation helps veterans rediscover purpose, build sustainable futures, and thrive beyond their military service.

Operation Meraki

Empower Veterans and Their Families with Essential Transition Support and Community Reintegration Services to Foster Sustainable Futures and Renewed Purpose

Theater Arts Programs

Anaheim

CreativeU offers a platform for artists and musicians to connect with clients for events such as weddings, corporate events, and birthday parties. Donations will help subsidize membership fees, enabling more creatives to book gigs, sell their art and music, and maximize their potential in the entertainment industry.

CreativeU CreateIt

Support CreativeU Empower Artists and Musicians

Provide a year's worth of Spark Club supplies in one of our partner schools.

Sponsor a Spark Club

Empower Futures Through Education

Contribute to breaking down barriers that impede access to technology for individuals regardless of socio-economic background, geographical location, age, or gender. Your donation will help democratize opportunities and foster a digitally inclusive society where technology serves as a bridge for connectivity, knowledge sharing, and global citizenship.

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