Rising International is dedicated to promoting ownership of craft-based businesses by women in impoverished areas of developed and developing nations. The organization focuses on women in high-risk areas such as refugees, homeless women, those with HIV/AIDs and former slaves in former war-torn regions.
Bethesda Thrift Shop opened in 1993, with a purpose to help serve residents of Bethesda Lutheran communities. Bethesda Thrift Shop is run solely by volunteers donating their time. This location is one of 25 across the country whose focus is to raise charitable funds through items donated. It offers a wide selection of gently used items from clothing to books and electronics. Stop in and you may find something that takes you back in time, and know that your purchase is going towards a great cause -- to help others in need. Located in the Westwind Shopping Plaza on Highway 101, across from Target.
Villa Aurora is a Los Angeles historical landmark and artist residence. Originally built in 1927, it was home to émigré German-Jewish novelist Lion Feuchtwanger and his wife Marta. It was once a magnet for socializing among L.A.'s European émigré artists, writers and composers, including Bertolt Brecht and Thomas Mann as well as movie greats Fritz Lang and Charlie Chaplin. After undergoing restoration, Villa Aurora reopened in 1995 as an artist residence and houses Feuchtwanger Memorial Library, fostering German-American exchange in the fields of literature, music, art and film. The villa offers various cultural events during the year. Tours of the Villa arranged by appointment show the home's major rooms, the installed organ and its pipes and the front and rear patios.
A-Home is a non-profit organization devoted to assisting eligible individuals with affordable housing in Northern Westchester County. In service to the elderly, disabled or single parent families, A-Home has built or renovated 17 properties in affluent communities. First established in 1985, the organization has helped many individuals by providing them affordable rental opportunities. For more information or in order to apply, visit the listed Web site.
The Watsonville Career Center, one of the three county-run work-force assistance programs, offers a variety of career services to people who are out of work or seeking other employment. The center is also home to the state's employment services office. Programs are tailored to specific situations or demographics, such as a youth employment program and employment services for low-income adults 55 or older. Appointments are encouraged and are necessary to access some services.
Multicultural Institute is a non-profit organization helping immigrants improve their lives. Through vocational and social education, GED preparation and after-school tutoring, the institute attempts to help people help themselves and their communities. The Multicultural Institute is one of many programs linked to the Province of St. Barbara, Franciscan Friars. Check its website for a full list of activities. Donations are always welcome.
NRT of Easton owns five conservation areas within Easton and has been an avid supporter of Easton's natural environment since 1967. Its headquarters are located on the Sheep Pasture in North Easton, which it owns and operates.
In addition to NRT's environmental work, the organization has devoted time to community event planning, such as a Harvest Fair held in October.
NRT's manager is Jennifer Cummings, and the organization can be contacted via email at [email protected].
Friends of the Children-Boston is a mentoring organization providing children from at-risk or underserved communities the support and resources to achieve high academic achievement and strong character development. Its programs offer 12 years of comprehensive mentoring--beginning in first grade and continuing through high school graduation--with the ultimate goal that all children will continue on to college and become successful members of society.
Consult its website for various volunteer opportunities.
Parents Place Family Resource Center is a program for Jewish families and childrens services in the Palo Alto area. It provides programs for kids as well as parenting classes for adults.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society Thrift Store is one of nine metro Atlanta stores. All locations offer affordable clothing, furniture and household items for people with a limited income. Free goods are available to those referred by members or partnering agencies.
Donations of items that can be sold in the store are gratefully accepted and include clothing, shoes, small furniture, domestic goods, toys, books, bicycles, sporting equipment and small electrics.
The Allied Arts Guild is a historic park area featuring beautiful gardens, shops, artists' studios and the Cafe Primavera restaurant. It is owned and operated by The Allied Arts Guild, which hosts public events and holiday celebrations throughout the year. The area is also available for weddings, receptions and other private affairs.