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Every Shelter creates and designs sustainable shelters for refugees.

Collective Liberty is an advocacy group dedicated to combating human trafficking across the diverse types identified in the United States. The organization recognizes that traffickers operate through highly networked criminal enterprises, necessitating a collaborative approach to disrupt these operations. Central to its mission is the development of partnerships with law enforcement, social service agencies, and legislators, leveraging data analysis to enhance prevention and prosecution efforts. Collective Liberty focuses on identifying and stopping traffickers while providing support for survivors, aiming to elevate local solutions to a national platform. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across various sectors and jurisdictions, Collective Liberty seeks to create a comprehensive system that effectively addresses human trafficking and its impact on communities.

GiveTide is a charitable giving platform that facilitates connections between U.S. nonprofits and mobile donors. The platform allows users to round up their electronic "spare change" from credit and debit card purchases, enabling them to donate small amounts of money easily to any nonprofit of their choice. In addition to rounding up, users can also make one-time or recurring donations. The company's mobile application has gained significant traction, with over 18,000 downloads and a high rating of 4.8 on the App Store. GiveTide has received recognition in various media outlets, including the App Store, Oprah Magazine, and Inc. Magazine, highlighting its impact in the realm of charitable giving.

Gala is a corporate social responsibility platform that engages employees in corporate giving. The company aims to engage everyone, everywhere, in giving that turns their values into reality; to increase the resources for those dedicated to change the world, and offer businesses and individuals an experience of joy and impact - no matter how big or small the contribution.

Pinkaloo Technologies, Inc. is a Baltimore-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a philanthropic engagement platform. The company's software-as-a-service solution modernizes charitable giving by offering a comprehensive tool for users to manage their donations effectively. Through its Modern Giving account, Pinkaloo allows donors to budget for their giving, discover charities aligned with their interests, and donate to any organization at their convenience. Additionally, the platform centralizes tax receipts, simplifying the process come tax season. By partnering with employers and financial institutions, Pinkaloo equips clients with a turn-key solution to enhance engagement and facilitate philanthropy within their communities, thereby promoting a culture of giving in the corporate sector.

Tarjimly is a nonprofit organization that operates an innovative application designed to address the language barriers faced by refugees. The app connects refugees with on-demand translators, enabling them to communicate effectively with medical professionals, legal advocates, and aid workers. Users can connect anonymously with a translator within 60 seconds, facilitating communication through text, images, documents, or real-time phone and video calls. Founded by two immigrant graduates from MIT, Tarjimly has mobilized a network of over 6,000 volunteer translators, aiding more than 15,000 refugees and humanitarian organizations worldwide. The organization's mission is to eliminate humanitarian language barriers and demonstrate the potential of technology to harness the skills of bilingual volunteers in support of displaced individuals.

Crowdacure is a crowdfunding platform dedicated to financing life-saving medical research that often goes underfunded due to its niche or experimental nature. The company facilitates collaboration between researchers and the public, allowing anyone to contribute financially towards projects they deem important. Crowdacure aims to accelerate medical progress by challenging traditional funding methods, which have historically been slow and selective.

Miracle Messages is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reuniting individuals experiencing homelessness with their family members or friends. It operates through a unique approach: homeless individuals record brief messages via video, audio, or written formats, often assisted by local partners or volunteers. These messages are then shared online by "digital detectives," aiming to locate the intended recipients and facilitate reunions. Miracle Messages has successfully reunited 266 families with an average disconnection period of 15 years, using platforms such as a mobile app, online forms, and a hotline. The organization's work has been widely recognized, featured in over 600 publications and reaching over 100 million views. Founded by Kevin F. Adler in honor of his uncle who struggled with homelessness, Miracle Messages aims to combat relational poverty on the streets while fostering empathy towards individuals experiencing homelessness.

Sukriti Social Foundation is a non-governmental organization dedicated to enhancing sanitation conditions for Indian women, addressing the needs of approximately 800 million individuals. The foundation focuses on developing eco-toilets, specifically designed to provide safe and hygienic sanitation spaces. Their innovative smart prefab toilet cabins are automated for self-cleaning and self-maintenance, utilizing fresh water and treating waste on-site while operating on solar energy. In addition to sanitation, Sukriti Social Foundation aims to tackle broader issues such as waste management, energy sufficiency through renewable sources, low-cost housing, healthcare, skill development, and agricultural sustainability. Through engineering solutions, the organization strives to create economical and environmentally friendly approaches to some of India's most pressing challenges.

CauseMatch is a peer-to-peer fundraising platform designed to assist nonprofits in expanding their donor bases and increasing contributions from each donor. The platform utilizes an algorithm-based approach to offer a range of fundraising solutions, incorporating a proprietary suite of digital storytelling tools. CauseMatch enhances the donor experience by gamifying fundraising through matching grants, which motivates donors to give more by amplifying the impact of their contributions. Additionally, the company provides hands-on coaching and support, guiding nonprofits through the fundraising process and equipping them with diverse strategies and technologies to maximize their fundraising efforts.

ADIFF is a humanitarian fashion start-up that aims to address global issues through innovative design and large-scale donations. The company specializes in creating all-gender, one-size transformable products, including practical and durable multipurpose jackets that are waterproof and suitable for various environments. Originally developed to assist refugees, the positive consumer response led to the availability of these products for purchase. Founded by Angela Luna, ADIFF operates on a donation-driven business model, directing a portion of its profits towards vital humanitarian initiatives. By upcycling traditional waste materials to create clothing and accessories, ADIFF not only meets consumer needs but also raises awareness about the challenges faced by refugees. Every purchase contributes to providing essential items to those in need, ensuring that the brand's innovative solutions reach the most vulnerable populations.

John's Crazy Socks is a social enterprise focused on spreading happiness through a unique selection of socks. The company operates an online retail store that features custom socks, concierge gift services, and a charity fundraising program. This approach allows customers not only to enjoy a wide variety of fun and creative sock designs but also to contribute to charitable causes with their purchases. By combining retail with social impact, John's Crazy Socks aims to create a positive experience for customers while supporting meaningful initiatives.

Trueke is a travel management platform that offers a unique approach to travel by connecting travelers with local communities and non-governmental organizations engaged in public welfare initiatives. The platform allows travelers to participate in socially responsible trips, emphasizing experiences that promote community engagement and knowledge acquisition. Trueke focuses on activities such as anti-poverty campaigns, educational programs, health services, and hunger alleviation, ensuring that tourism contributes to the economic and social development of the host communities. By facilitating these meaningful interactions, Trueke aims to foster sustainable tourism that benefits both travelers and the communities they visit.

The Charity Defense Council is a leadership organization focused on enhancing the effectiveness of the nonprofit sector by addressing misconceptions surrounding charity. Founded by Dan Pallotta, the organization aims to reshape public perceptions about charity and its role in creating social change, as highlighted in Pallotta's influential 2013 TED Talk. The Charity Defense Council provides support services to nonprofit operators, enabling them to respond to misinformation and sensationalized reporting about charitable activities. By proactively educating the media and the public, the organization seeks to foster a more informed understanding of the nonprofit sector's contributions to addressing issues such as hunger, poverty, and disease. Through its efforts, the Charity Defense Council aspires to build a movement that transforms how society views and engages with charitable giving.

Message of Hope Fndt they provides service for hospitalized and homeless children in communities.

Share A Dream is an interactive communication platform designed to connect non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with experts, volunteers, and donors. It operates as a humanitarian marketplace, providing a comprehensive web solution that addresses various challenges faced by its users. The platform facilitates social networking for employees seeking to engage in volunteering and community service, allowing sponsors to finance local projects and demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility. By focusing on the needs of its customers rather than profit generation, Share A Dream aims to create a meaningful impact in the humanitarian sector.

Donii lets you donate your gently used clothes, household items, and kids' stuff directly to the people who need them most. Our platform connects donors with individuals and families in need, via the nonprofits, charities, and social workers that serve them. Each donation earns points which donors can use to shop a catalog of exclusive rewards. Give better with Donii.

Doublesix is a sports tech startup that builds coachsix, a digital product that helps the charity arm of professional Football Clubs operate more efficiently, giving them more time to grow their business and improve the quality of their offerings. The company also provides the charity with a link into the Football Club's scouting department so talent can be identified and developed. Doublesix was founded in 2014 and is based in Brighton.

Ajiri Tea is a company dedicated to producing high-quality black tea sourced from small-scale farmers in the Kisii District of western Kenya. The name "Ajiri," meaning "to employ" in Swahili, reflects the company's commitment to creating job opportunities for women in the region, who handcraft the product labels. The tea is all-natural and comes in various flavors, including unique blends incorporating local ingredients. Profits generated from the sales of Ajiri Tea are donated to the Ajiri Foundation, which funds education for orphans in Kenya, thus linking the company's commercial activities to meaningful social impact.

Barakat Bundle is a non-profit organization focused on reducing preventable infant and maternal mortality in South Asia. The organization provides a curated bundle of life-saving solutions and health education specifically designed to support mothers and their newborns. This bundle includes essential maternal and baby care items and serves a dual purpose as a portable crib for the newborn. To receive the bundle, mothers must deliver at a healthcare center, ensuring they have access to necessary medical support during childbirth. By offering these resources, Barakat Bundle aims to empower rural women, enabling them to give birth to healthy babies and care for themselves effectively.

Donative is a new way to give money to charity that critically enables you to see the difference your donation makes. Their platform allows you to see concise updates about the inspirational work being done by the charities of your choice, and to follow progress around the causes you care about. It also puts control into your hands, enabling you to manage your regular giving in one place and to control how charities you support are able to contact you. We're building a vibrant community of compassionate and caring people who are determined to make the world a better place.

Miracle Messages is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reuniting individuals experiencing homelessness with their family members or friends. It operates through a unique approach: homeless individuals record brief messages via video, audio, or written formats, often assisted by local partners or volunteers. These messages are then shared online by "digital detectives," aiming to locate the intended recipients and facilitate reunions. Miracle Messages has successfully reunited 266 families with an average disconnection period of 15 years, using platforms such as a mobile app, online forms, and a hotline. The organization's work has been widely recognized, featured in over 600 publications and reaching over 100 million views. Founded by Kevin F. Adler in honor of his uncle who struggled with homelessness, Miracle Messages aims to combat relational poverty on the streets while fostering empathy towards individuals experiencing homelessness.

Catie’s Closet provides essential clothing and basic necessities to homeless students and those living below the poverty line. It is based in Dracut, Massachusetts.

Good-Benefits are helping companies solve two problems with employee giving programs—low engagement and painful administration. By making it easy for employees to fund “micro-foundations” through payroll and earn rewards like employer matching, they help them double their impact. They can give to any cause at any time from one place, with one tax receipt. They also reduce program costs by automating grant approval, charity validation and funds disbursement. They turn giving into a low-cost, feel-good employee benefit.

A Little Easier Recovery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals undergoing cancer treatment and recovery. The organization aims to ease the experience for patients by providing essential resources and educational tools. A Little Easier Recovery has donated over 10,000 Jacki® recovery jackets to hospitals, where nurses and surgeons distribute them at no cost to breast cancer patients. Funded by grants and donations, these jackets serve to enhance the comfort and dignity of those in treatment. The organization collaborates with various sponsors and is committed to expanding its reach, aspiring to distribute thousands more recovery jackets in the future. Through its efforts, A Little Easier Recovery strives to make the journey of cancer treatment a little easier for patients and their families.

Lovin' Spoonfuls is a non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2010. The organization focuses on rescuing and distributing perishable, prepared, and unserved food that would otherwise be wasted. By delivering this food to local crisis centers, soup kitchens, and social assistance entities, Lovin' Spoonfuls plays a crucial role in addressing hunger within the community. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that wholesome, ready-to-eat meals reach those in need, demonstrating its commitment to eradicating hunger in Massachusetts. Through its efforts, Lovin' Spoonfuls aims to make a meaningful impact on food waste and food insecurity, emphasizing that sufficient food exists to feed everyone.

GoodTwo is an online platform that facilitates fundraising campaigns through group buying deals, enabling individuals, community groups, and nonprofits to generate donations effectively. Users can create a free fundraising page and select up to three pre-negotiated deals from local and national brands, similar to those offered on popular group buying sites. GoodTwo handles all aspects of the campaign, including deal negotiation, fulfillment, and customer service. Fundraisers can leverage their own donor lists to promote these offers, and for each deal sold, GoodTwo donates half of its profits to the fundraising cause. This approach provides a straightforward way for fundraisers to engage their supporters while offering attractive deals to donors.

Sanergy, Inc. focuses on enhancing sanitation infrastructure in urban slums, particularly in Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 2010, the company builds a network of low-cost sanitation centers equipped with essential facilities such as toilets and showers. These centers are then franchised to local entrepreneurs, with financial support from microfinance institutions. Sanergy not only provides access to hygienic sanitation but also collects human waste daily for processing. This waste is converted into valuable byproducts, including organic fertilizers and renewable energy through a biogas generation process. The organic fertilizers are sold to both commercial farms and smallholder farmers, while the generated biogas is used to produce electricity for sale. Sanergy's mission is to promote public health and environmental sustainability by creating an efficient and equitable sanitation system that addresses the needs of underserved urban communities.

CAMI Health is a non-profit organization devoted to enhancing the health of women and girls worldwide.