Diversity and Goodwill

American Red Cross  Clara Barton (1821-1912) was the first person to establish a lasting Red Cross Society in America. She successfully organized the American Association of the Red Cross in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 1881. Created to serve America in peace and in war, during times of disaster and national calamity, Barton's organization took its service beyond that of the International Red Cross Movement by adding disaster relief to battlefield assistance.

AmeriCorps The domestic Peace Corps engages more than 40,000 Americans in intensive, results-driven service each year. We're teaching children to read, making neighborhoods safer, building affordable homes, and responding to natural disasters through more than 1000 projects.

Anti-Bullying & Gang Resources In this resource the material provides state-of-the-art description of gang intervention programming today and more then a peek at what it might consist of tomorrow.

Asia Society The Asia Society was founded in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller 3rd to foster understanding between Asians and Americans. Asia House, was the first home of the nonprofit, nonpolitical educational institution. Asia Society: Links (nonprofits)

CARE Global -- CARE's mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility.

CatholicCharities A gang intervention service which works with youth, young adults and their families to adapt behavior to non-violent resolution in community conflicts. Mentoring, guidance, counseling, education and employment assistance are provided to the clients. Services are primarily offered in the Chicago Housing Authority Development settings.

DoSomething A nationwide network of young people who know they can make a difference in their communities and take action to change the world around them. As part of Do Something, young people are asked what they want to do to make things better and then given the resources and support to bring their unique vision to life.

Heartfelt Foundation "Changing people's lives through the healing power of heartfelt service."

Idealist.org  Action Without Borders is a global coalition of individuals and organizations working to build a world where all people can live free, dignified and productive lives. Action Without Borders is independent of any government, political ideology or religious creed. Its work is guided by the common desire of its members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect.

JUNETEENTH WORLD WIDE CELEBRATION The oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery.

Kwanzaa Web Site - Kwanzaa African American Celebration of Family, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. Celebrated from 26 December thru 1 January, its origins are in the first harvest celebrations of Africa from which it takes its name.

Latino USA The radio journal of news and culture, is the only national, English-language radio program produced from a Latino perspective. It is a production partnership of KUT Radio and the Center for Mexican American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin.

LEAP.ORG  Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1982 to achieve full participation and equality for Asian Pacific Americans. Unmatched in vision and scope, LEAP offers leadership training, publishes original public policy research, and conducts community education to advance a comprehensive strategy of Asian Pacific American empowerment.

Mujer Inc.   A nonprofit organization dedicated to the empowerment of Hispanic women of all ages in our community.

NCCJ Home  Mission: The National Conference for Community and Justice, founded in 1927 as The National Conference of Christians and Jews, is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism in America. NCCJ promotes understanding and respect among all races, religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution and education.

NativeWeb An international, nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to using telecommunications including computer technology and the Internet to disseminate information from and about indigenous nations, peoples, and organizations around the world; to foster communication between native and non-native peoples; to conduct research involving indigenous peoples' usage of technology and the Internet; and to provide resources, mentoring, and services to facilitate indigenous peoples' use of this technology.

Operation Tinman: Giving Technology a Heart! (Home of Frontiers)  A resource for communities trying to solve problems. We provide an environment that makes it easier for you to gather ideas, knowledge and allies. Then we help you turn that knowledge into a product that can be shared with others tackling the same issue. If you are a "community champion" who's passionate about solving a tough issue, this is the place to find and collaborate with allies.

Peace Corps: The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love!  When President John F. Kennedy became President in 1961, he issued a call to service to Americans with these words: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." He manifested this vision by establishing the Peace Corps to promote world peace and friendship.

Points of Light Foundation  The Foundation's mission is to engage more people more effectively in volunteer community service to help solve serious social problems.

Rock The Vote is dedicated to protecting freedom of expression and empowering young people to change their world.

Salvation Army The movement, founded in London in 1865 by William Booth has spread from Britain to many parts of the world. Salvationists (as members of the Army are called) come from many cultural backgrounds and enjoy an international fellowship knowing no barriers of age, sex or race. (I’ve enjoyed facilitating numerous job search workshops at their ARC in SM.)

Senior, Youth, and Volunteer Programs   (SYVP) The Heart of the Forest Service Building a Better Tomorrow -- "Providing work, training, and education to the unemployed, underemployed, elderly, youth, and others with special needs in pursuit of our mission -- Caring for the land and serving people."

Sons of Norway is a fraternal benefit society founded and based in Minneapolis with lodges in the United States, Canada, and Norway. With nearly 70,000 members, is the largest Norwegian organization outside of Norway. Sons of Norway and its members are dedicated to preserving and promoting Norwegian heritage throughout North America and Norway. With a little faith, you too can learn to speak Norwegian or cook lutefisk at this site.)

Special Olympics  Our Mission Is ... to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with mental retardation by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

United Nations Volunteers (UNV)   More than 2,000 experienced and motivated women and men of about 150 nationalities are currently serving in developing countries as UN Volunteers.

United Way of America At the forefront of building partnerships, forging consensus and maximizing resources to address critical needs in communities across America. As the leader in performance-based philanthropy, United Way is focused on achieving measurable results.

YMCA of the USA  Together, the nation’s 2,400 YMCAs are the largest not-for-profit community service organizations in America, working to meet the health and social service needs of 17.5 million men, women and children in 10,000 communities. Ys are for people of all faiths, races, abilities, ages and incomes. No one is turned away for inability to pay. YMCAs’ strength is in the people they bring together.

YWCA  The oldest and largest women's membership movement in the United States. Three hundred and thirteen YWCAs operate across the country, representing two million women, girls and their families. The movement's mission, to empower women and girls and to eliminate racism, is the guiding principle for all YWCA child care, shelter, health, fitness, and social justice programs.

Volunteers of America A national, nonprofit, spiritually-based organization providing local human service programs and the opportunity for individual and community involvement.

Volunteerism/Community Service  For those looking for information about volunteerism (why do it, who is doing it, tips for doing it, etc.) and organizations that sponsor national or international volunteering efforts of their own. This also provides links to service learning resources.