Helping Hands’ Non-Profit Partners

The mission of Dolphin Project is to end dolphin exploitation and slaughter, as dolphins are routinely captured, harassed, slaughtered and sold into captivity around the world – all in the name of profit. Dolphin Project works not only to halt these slaughters, but also to rehabilitate captive dolphins for retirement and/or release, investigate and advocate for economic alternatives to dolphin slaughter, and to put a permanent end to dolphin captivity.

In 2017, Noah's Miracles was founded to provide supportive services, assistance programs, and referrals to families facing financial hardship with a newborn currently in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Orange County, CA and expanded to El Paso County, CO. At Noah's Miracles, they care about what they do and provide supportive services and programs for families with a critically ill newborn. The NICU can be stressful in the least, and unbearable at most to families. By providing transportation assistance, emergency basic needs, breast pump rentals, NICU Care Packages, and resources to parents and their children we can empower and support them through their tough journey.

POW helps passionate outdoor people protect the places and lifestyles they love from climate change. Founded in 2007 by professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones, they are a community of athletes, scientists, creatives and business leaders advancing non-partisan policies that protect our world today and for future generations.

The Rescue Mission Alliance is a Christian Non-Profit organization ministering to the needs of the less fortunate in Southern California through emergency and long-term rehabilitation services.

The Rescue Mission Alliance has served the homeless since 1972. It has grown from the first location on 6th Street in Oxnard to multiple locations in four counties throughout Southern California. Several distinct programs are offered at multiple locations, which provide a "Full Range of Care" for addressing the needs of the hungry, homeless, and destitute.

Cancer Support Community uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.

Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area provides free comprehensive support programs including counseling, support groups, nutrition, exercise, emergency financial assistance and patient education programs as well as special programs for teens and children. Their evidence-based programs enable cancer patients and their loved ones to partner with their treatment team to manage their treatment and improve health outcomes and quality of life.

Programs are offered in-person at their Walnut Creek and Antioch centers and virtually as well in English and Spanish.

The Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists Association (CORBA) is an all-volunteer non-profit organization serving the mountain bicycling community of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas including southern Ventura County. We are dedicated to preserving open space, maintaining public access to public lands, and creating more trail opportunities for all to enjoy. We are a chapter of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA).
Our Mission We are passionate about mountain biking, public trails and preserving our public open space for future generations. CORBA is committed to ensuring equal access for all trail users, and to contributing to everyone's enjoyment of the trails. CORBA organizes and coordinates activities that support mountain biking recreation and that promote the conservation, administration and the maintenance of the public lands.

WEAVE is the primary provider of crisis intervention services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Sacramento County.  Through a multi-disciplinary effort with Sacramento County, law enforcement, the Commercially Sexually Exploited Children Court, Child Protective Services, and the District Attorney’s Office, WEAVE also provides 24/7 response, outreach and services for victims of sex trafficking. WEAVE’s mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and sex trafficking. WEAVE’s vision is a community free of violence and abuse.

Pet Adoption and Wellness Service (PAWS) has a passion along with a lifetime of experience with pet rescue. They are all volunteers, many working other full time jobs. All funds through adoptions and donated go directly to help the local pets in need of care and homes. They also gratefully accept food and other pet supplies,

Meals on Wheels West provides community based services that nourish and enrich the lives of our homebound neighbors of all ages by providing nutritious meals, an emergency preparedness program and referrals to other services that promote independent living and wellbeing.

Project Ropa helps restore dignity, rekindle optimism and empower lives by bringing clean clothing and access to other hygiene services directly to our homeless neighbors through impactful local partnerships.

The Children's Heart Foundation was founded in 1996 and is the country's leading organization solely dedicated to funding congenital heart defect (CHD) research. Their mission is to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects by funding the most promising research.

Priceless Pet Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill pet rescue operating out of multiple adoption centers known as “The Orphanage”. All animals are rescued from surrounding high-kill, high-access shelters, owner surrenders on a case-by-case basis, and other various circumstances.

CASA of Los Angeles improves the lives of children in the dependency system by pairing them with trained volunteer advocates. Nowhere in the nation is the problem greater than in Los Angeles County, where 30,000 children who have been abused or neglected are under the jurisdiction of the Dependency Court. One-third of these children are age 0-5; infants and toddlers are the fastest growing group of abused children. CASA/LA provided one-on-one advocacy to 1,124 children in FY2018, in addition to 3,276 children with day-of-court assistance through Shelter Care.

The Animal Rescue Mission was created to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home animals while educating the public on how to provide a safer, happier world for animals.

Pets Lifeline protects and improves the lives of cats and dogs in need in Sonoma Valley through sheltering and adoption, humane education and community programs. Before 1982 there were no local animal shelters available to help Sonoma Valley cope with strays and abandoned animals. This lack of animal services motivated a handful of animal lovers to create a local animal welfare organization, known as Pets Lifeline.

The mission of Mental Health Advocacy Services (MHAS) is to protect and advance the legal rights of low-income adults and children with mental health disabilities and empower them to assert those rights in order to maximize their autonomy, achieve equity, and secure the resources they need to thrive. Mental Health Advocacy Services envisions a world in which people with mental health disabilities thrive in the community, free from stigma, discrimination, and injustice.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC)’s mission is to build and professionally support one-to-one relationships to ignite the biggest possible future for youth. Their vision is that all youth achieve their full potential.

You Saved Me Foundation offers free high-quality essentials composed of baby diapers, Clothing, Food, Hygiene kits, Pet Food, PPE masks, and Survival Equipment for those living unsheltered (homeless on the streets and in wooded areas, in cars). Workforce Development is available to anyone seeking proper training to maintain stability and sustainability for the regions they serve.

The Illumination Foundation was the 2018 California Non-Profit of the Year, and is a non-denominational, grassroots organization that addresses the crisis of homelessness in Orange County through integrated services that provide appropriate solutions. Their mission is to bridge the gap in existing services for the most underserved to break or prevent the cycle of homelessness. Experts on homelessness within Orange County agree that it has reached crisis proportions, and that there are not enough resources designated for chronic and emergency programs.

Invisible Hands is a non-profit organization delivering groceries and other essential items to populations especially vulnerable to COVID-19. Powered by volunteers, they’ve completed thousands of contactless deliveries in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Invisible Hands is also committed to fighting food insecurity – a crisis that’s been exacerbated by COVID-19. That’s why they’re partnering with food pantries to ensure their neighbors can always have food on their plates.

The mission at Knots of Love is to warm the hearts and heads of those experiencing traumatic hair loss.  Their volunteers lovingly hand-knit and crochet caps for those struggling with treatment-induced hair loss and tiny Neonatal blankets for fragile new lives in incubators.  Knots of Love caps and blankets serve as a constant reminder to the patient and their loved ones that they are not alone.  All Knots of Love handmade creations are distributed free of charge to hospitals and treatment centers throughout the country -- and most importantly at no cost to the patient receiving the caps.

D.E.S.I. was founded in 2008 to help support families with children and young adults with developmental disabilities. Their goal is to make their clients independent and become active members of their community. These activities could be tasks such as utilizing public transportation, attending post secondary education, acquiring employment, micro-enterprising, building appropriate social skills, learning about financial budgeting and any other areas which assistance is desired.

CicLAvia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that catalyzes vibrant public spaces, active transportation, and good health through car-free streets. CicLAvia engages with people to transform its relationship with its communities and with each other. Inspired by Bogotá’s weekly ciclovía, CicLAvia temporarily closes streets to car traffic and opens them to Angelenos to use as a public park. Free for all, CicLAvia connects communities to each other across an expansive city, creating a safe place to bike, walk, skate, roll, and dance through Los Angeles County.

IMACA was created to work with and serve low-income residents of Inyo, Mono, and Alpine Counties in California. It is the mission of Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action, Inc., to empower low-income people, to advocate for their needs, and to find and maintain a healthy lifestyle by breaking the cycle of poverty. IMACA’s services include, but are not limited to: Energy Conservation and Assistance * Home Weatherization * Eviction Prevention * Emergency Food and Shelter * USDA Commodity Distribution * Donation Distribution * Affordable Housing Management and Development * Rental Subsidies * Head Start Programs * Subsidized Child Care (Mono County) * Community Work Experience * Economic Development * Holiday Food and Gifts * Advocacy * Information and Referrals

The Alcott Center for Mental Health Services has been on the forefront of community mental health services since 1979, meeting the needs of community members who have little to no income and would not otherwise have access to the care they require. In addition to therapy, case and medication management, crisis interventions, trauma-informed studio art classes, the Alcott Center for Mental Health Services also provides supportive housing for people navigating mental health challenges and/or justice-involved reintegration.

The mission of Red Hen Press is to publish works of literary excellence, to foster diversity, and to promote literacy in our local schools. We seek a community of readers and writers who are actively engaged in the essential human practice known as literature.

The mission of Power of One Foundation is to provide basic human resources to every person in need of them, regardless of their country of origin, race, gender, or socioeconomic status. Their vision is to feed those who are hungry, love those who are alone, serve where there is need, and make a significant impact in ending hunger & poverty locally and globally.

American Bird Conservancy is dedicated to conserving wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.With an emphasis on achieving results and working in partnership, they take on the greatest problems facing birds today, innovating and building on rapid advancements in science to halt extinctions, protect habitats, eliminate threats and build capacity for bird conservation.

THE Home is a visionary nonprofit organization that aims to reverse climate change and restore lands globally by supporting communities on their way to self-sufficiency through regenerative farming.

They are establishing a decentralized network of regenerative farms and permaculture gardens to serve as healing and educational centers for people in need. Being focused on displaced populations and minorities, they will provide all residents with holistic health care, and the necessary knowledge and skills to spread regenerative practices and restore the land worldwide.

Since 1995, CCA has been transforming the pediatric healthcare experience through innovative, Joy-based programs, enhancing the mental and emotional well-being of pediatric patients with the healing power of music, friendship, and nature. JoyRx® programs are free-of-charge and kid-prescribed, empowering children and teens to positively shift their emotional states during the stressful and painful experiences related to fighting life-threatening illnesses and extended hospitalizations.

One More Wave’s mission is to provide wounded and disabled veterans with customized surfing equipment and community. By equipping veterans and connecting them to their global community of surfing volunteers, OMW enables veterans to achieve surf therapy all over the world.

The mission at 4Life Animal Rescue is to provide care and resources to animals in need. They offer adoption, education, training, and rehabilitation services to ensure that unwanted and neglected animals are safe and receive the life-long care they require and deserve. They also promote responsible pet ownership; and offer prevention and intervention services to families afflicted by harsh economic conditions to ensure their pet(s) remain a part of the family.

Changing Tides Foundation’s mission is to empower women to protect our planet, by giving them the tools they need to become effective environmental stewards, and to enact positive change from the ground up in their own communities. At home and around the world, they implement local educational and mentorship programs focusing on sustainability, ocean health, empowerment and access to clean water.As five female surfers, they founded Changing Tides because their connection with the ocean motivated them to dedicate their lives to protecting it. By fostering that same love, connection and stewardship in women and girls around the world, they believe they can protect the future of the planet.

The Mission of Project: PeaceMakers, Incorporated (PPMI) is to interact with all aspects of the community in an endeavor to enhance the quality of life by addressing Domestic Family/Intimate Partner Violence (DF/IPV). Through education, intervention, empowerment and prevention, they are able to teach and apply  a healthy, positive life-changing approach in helping break the cycle of violence in our homes and our communities.

Since 1953, the Cancer Research Institute has led the field with support for immunotherapy research and clinical trials. Together with their donor, patient, and scientist communities, they continue to fund revolutionary breakthroughs to cure all types of cancer. By harnessing the innate powers of the body's immune system, immunotherapy treatments have the potential to achieve complete, long-lasting remissions and cures for all types of cancer. Immunotherapy is already saving lives, and while responses vary from patient to patient, with further research, we can bring more effective treatments to more cancer patients.

The Surfrider foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.Their national network of chapter volunteers serves as the first response to local threats in coastal communities across the US.

Claris Health’s story began over 40 years ago, when a small group of women were inspired to start an organization that offered life-changing services to women, men, and families. Their mission from the start has been to equip and care for individuals and their families, before, during, and after pregnancy and sexual-health choices.

Wags & Walks was founded in 2011 by Lesley Brog, the daughter of a veterinarian, who was devastated by the number of sweet and healthy dogs being euthanized due to overcrowding in LA shelters. Wags & Walks’ main goal when founded was to break the stigma that rescue dogs are damaged goods and to help decrease the number of dogs euthanized in local shelters by showing the community that you can find wonderful dogs of all breeds and sizes through rescue. That value has remained consistent as the rescue has continued to grow.

Beach cleanups are just the beginning. Heal the Bay staff work to mobilize LA’s diverse communities to protect our coastline, restore our waterways, and speak out for smart water policy.

From Plk - “We give people the hope and belief that a better world is possible and that we are all the creators of it. Specifically, we address: Houselessness, corruption, oppression, spirituality, nutrition, sustainability, climate change, mental health, and empowerment.We feel every community has different needs and awareness to be brought to light. Peace Love Knowledge is a support team to help individuals gain internal PLK and a foundation for those who want to take action and change their communities.

Equity Through Literacy aims to provide parents and families with tangible resources to bridge the literacy gap that they see in their communities. They understand that the number one educator in their children's lives is family. Because of this, they believe in fostering parental involvement in organic reading practices in order to increase children's onset literacy skills before the school-age years and through their academic trajectory.

Your Special Day is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the purpose of reminding boys and girls growing up in underserved communities that their circumstances do not define them. The objective of Your Special Day is to free these bright, beautiful children from their typical stressors and give them an opportunity to take some time to live and laugh while supporting and empowering their parents with additional services for the whole family.

Golden Rule Charity was founded on the age-old tenet of treating others the way you want to be treated. In this spirit, our organization treats hospitality and restaurant workers with support and care by providing grants to those in the industry who have lost their jobs or are struggling, especially during this pandemic.

From Community Loving, -”Our mission is to curate impactful events that provide low-income BIPOC families and youth with the necessary resources and safe spaces they need and deserve. We want to make sure these families are heard, are uplifted, and celebrated. We want to be a model of what COMMUNITY LOVING really looks like.”

The mission of Unlimited Possibilities is to create a limitless future for children and families with disabilities. Through six comprehensive programs, UP’s caregivers, specialists, and therapists empower and challenge every person in our care to look beyond limitations and grow toward a life of independence, joy, and fulfillment.

Copper’s Dream Animal Rescue is an all-breed dog rescue based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their dogs live in foster homes until adopted - they don't have a physical shelter. 

Founded in 2020, H.I.R.E. serves as the hub for integration, reentry and employment in Orange County California. Serving justice involved and disconnected workers, H.I.R.E. also works as a link between service providers collaborating to benefit the community as a whole.

Forgotten Children Worldwide safeguards orphans and vulnerable children from poverty, abandonment, and the evils of human trafficking. We introduce the fatherless to their Heavenly Father who is crazy about them.

FOR SOME KIDS, BIRTHDAYS ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED.

The mission at For Goodness Cakes is to give individual youth at least one special moment that is about them. By providing a child a treat made especially for them, it gives them some much needed time to not feel the increasing pressure of their socioeconomic situation, but rather help nurture optimism and confidence at a critical age. 

​We are an innovative 501(c)3 non-profit organization in San Diego county which helps puppies achieve their full potential, thereby enriching the lives of those they assist. As you know, dogs assist people in many, many ways. From saving lives, to creating independence, to being a faithful companion. ​

Rise Up Kids is a branch of Rise Up Surf that supports the education and needs of children living within the local community at their home base in Nicaragua. They do this by creating, implementing and supporting sustainable projects that are focused on the development and well-being of children in our communities. They believe that together with their guests, they can accomplish greater things and take on projects that will change the lives of young Nicaraguans and future generations to come. 

Rock to Recovery helps people heal and transform their lives through the powerful experience of writing, playing, and performing music as a group. They work with veterans, youth, and those working to overcome addiction, eating disorders and a variety of mental health issues. Their service to veterans includes working in VA hospitals, spinal injury units, and with those who have experienced trauma and/or traumatic brain injury. They work in drug court programs, addiction treatment centers, mental health facilities, residential youth facilities, juvenile justice centers, drop-in shelters, facilities for mothers with young children…anywhere there is a need for the healing power of music.

Sowing Seeds of Change has a mission to empower our participants to discover and actively engage in a local food system that encourages healthy living, nurtures the environment, and grows a sustainable community through vocational training, youth entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities. Their primary objectives and vision are to employ transition-age people with disabilities and foster youth (ages 18-22) through a job-readiness program, grow organic produce, and host educational workshops for their neighboring community.

Rock to Recovery helps people heal and transform their lives through the powerful experience of writing, playing, and performing music as a group. They work with veterans, youth, and those working to overcome addiction, eating disorders and a variety of mental health issues. Their service to veterans includes working in VA hospitals, spinal injury units, and with those who have experienced trauma and/or traumatic brain injury. They work in drug court programs, addiction treatment centers, mental health facilities, residential youth facilities, juvenile justice centers, drop-in shelters, facilities for mothers with young children…anywhere there is a need for the healing power of music.

Heartwood Haven believes every animal deserves respect and compassion. Their mission is to provide sanctuary to abused, neglected, mistreated, and homeless animals while educating the public about the effects of animal agriculture. They create a peaceful environment so animals can enjoy a comfortable life and receive the highest quality veterinary care, love, and attention based on their individual needs. 

The Pad Project is the nonprofit behind the 2019 Academy Award-winning documentary short Period. End of Sentence. The Pad Project’s mission is to create and cultivate local and global partnerships to end period stigma and to empower women and all menstruators worldwide. Through innovation, education, and advocacy, The Pad Project aims to help move towards a world where menstruators feel empowered in their bodies, achieve economic independence, understand their reproductive and sexual health options, and harness the power to shape their lives. They take a multi-pronged approach to achieving menstrual equity by combining pad machines or washable pad programs with community partnerships and sexual and reproductive health education. They are also combating period poverty in the U.S. by providing school districts and grassroots organizations across the country with microgrants to purchase bulk menstrual supplies.

Facing the needs of our community, together. The purpose of the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve is to support the growth of Orthodox Christian service efforts by providing engagement opportunities that reveal Christ in our neighbor and serve community needs within our five ministry areas of Food, Occupation, Clothing, Understanding, and Shelter.

Veteran Surf Alliance is a Santa Cruz community based California nonprofit organization that teaches, coaches, and mentors Veterans to surf and be respected members of their communities.