Note: The situation in Ukraine is actively evolving, as are the needs of citizens in the country and neighboring regions. This post is accurate at the time of posting, with any updates noted with time of update. I tried to find the appropriate time to balance getting this information out and letting some clear "immediate red flag" charity scams get flagged and shut down. Unfortunately, there is no right time. While I've definitely put in the preliminary research, please make

Abortion clinics, restorative justice funds, and advocacy groups need our support now more than ever. Facing heightened threats to abortion access, a near-total ban on abortions effective in Texas, and no help from the Supreme Court - what is there left to do to protect abortion rights in the United States? THIS IS HOW YOU CAN: protect abortion as a healthcare right and advocate for reproductive justice organizations. Here are some pre-vetted ways you can fight the abortion

Need a little extra sparkle in your life with the Delta Variant breathing down your neck? I get you. Indulge in a little guilt-free shopping therapy with We Are Fluide, a mission-driven beauty brand that creates vegan, cruelty-free, & paraben-free cosmetics designed for all skin shades & gender expressions. Through providing a platform and amplifying the voices of queer and gender expansive identities and through showcasing queer beauty, We Are Fluide hopes to inspire others

In the midst of all the rescheduled wedding invitations, make sure to block out August 28th in your calendar. Why? It's time to march. Voting Rights Are Under Attack Since January, 48 states have introduced 389 bills that amount to shameful, outright voter suppression, and many have already become law. These laws suppress voting methods that enrich our democracy and lead to high turnout: banning ballot drop boxes and mail-in voting, reducing early voting days and hours, restr

Did you know that many cities across America don't make it easy to recycle glass? Yup, you might want to check out your local recycling rules because they vary from city to city. Learn about your city's specific rules at: https://www.recyclebycity.com. After learning that a single piece of glass in a recycling bin in New Orleans would cause the entire load to be sent to the landfill where it would never decompose, seniors at Tulane University launched Glass Half Full in the b

May 1st marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Month. Looking for ways to invest in the existing mental health infrastructure across the United Kingdom? You've come to the right place. There are so many incredible charities going above and beyond to to break the stigma of seeking help while enabling access to treatment and education. #ThisIsHowYouCan: DONATE Together for Mental Wellbeing is a national charity working alongside people to help their mental health and wellbe

DONATE + TAKE ACTION: Though the majority of the blame for climate change belongs to major corporations and big business, as citizens of the Earth we all have a responsibility to protect the environment on an individual level. Climate Justice Alliance: a collective of 70+ grassroots organizations in frontline communities enacting real solutions to the climate crisis. Indigenous Environmental Network: a network of indigenous leaders and communities fighting for Environmental J

"The Armenian Relief Society has and will always remain at the front lines of any crisis that threatens our nation. We have consistently relied and called upon our supporters since the start of 2020 to help us reach our compatriots around the globe during the pandemic, in the wake of the blast in Lebanon, and today, we call upon you to help us support our compatriots in the homeland. Sunday Morning (Artsakh time), the Azeri regime launched a full-scale military attack agains

It's an easy time to be frustrated. Yes, our national government needs to take responsibility and do more to help the tens of thousands affected negatively during this coronavirus pandemic. But the question has never been solely about what your country can do for you. The question is: What are *you* doing personally to help alleviate the suffering of others? Need some ideas on how to take action? Donate blood. Find a local blood donation center at: www.redcross.org/give-blood

"The American Red Cross, which supplies about 40% of the nation's blood, says donor drives across the country have been cancelled 'at an alarming rate' and the organization now faces a 'severe blood shortage.' 'In reallygood times we may have five days of inventory available for our hospital clients and now we're running at a day or day-and-a-half in some cases," says Chris Hrouda, president of Biomedical Services for the Red Cross." - Jeff Brady, Social Distancing Leads to B

"Gay, lesbian and bisexual youth attempt to take their lives at a rate four times higher than heterosexual teenagers, according to the Trevor Project, a nonprofit that offers a national hotline and other suicide prevention efforts for young LGBT people... As the scientists wrote in JAMA Pediatrics on Monday, students living in states where same-sex marriage was legalized saw a drop in suicide rates, compared to students living elsewhere (a critical point being that the scient

The US seems keen on celebrating by time traveling back to a simpler time - when men could make choices for women’s bodies for them. Want to punch a wall? Who doesn’t. Channel that rage into something productive this weekend. Forgo your cold brew or cocktail and consider donating at least $5 to one of these incredible organizations instead. Think of it as your Social Impact Self-Care routine. While organizations like the ACLU and the National Network Of Abortion Funds are goi