2024 Give a Chance Cleveland. Vote for your charity once a day.

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10th July 2024 - 8:34 PM

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A Touch of Teddy A Touch of Teddy is a small 501(c)3 nonprofit started in 2023. During the month of October, we send out FREE teddy bear ornaments - all over the US - to families who've experienced pregnancy and infant loss (October is also PAIL awareness month). A little way for families to honor their sweet babies during the holidays. To date, we've sent over 1,100 teddy bear ornaments. This foundation was started in honor of our son, Theodore "Teddy" Michalski, who was stillborn in October of 2018. http://www.atouchofteddy.org https://youtube.com/shorts/WwtaAA-wq5U?si=OSjJSSNxgqlekZ_U	3766	6%
Alleycats & Aristocats, Inc. Alleycats & Aristocats is a cat rescue in NEO providing adoption and trap-neuter-return (TNR) services. Since inception in 2022, we’ve adopted out 1,260+ cats. Recently, our involvement in TNR has skyrocketed. In 2023, we undertook a project to save 85+ cats in Kimbolton, OH, from euthanasia. Watch here: bit.ly/4cT4Wjb. We spearheaded this in collaboration with the community & rescues to place the cats in forever homes. After all, all cats deserve love, no matter where they come from. https://alley-aristo.org/ https://youtu.be/Z8UE6LNATi4?si=ABFsOkI1m9GO8CTO	2270	4%
Benjamin Rose Since 1908, the skilled and compassionate professionals at Benjamin Rose have supported the aging journeys of adults and those who care for them. We do this by discovering, developing and delivering accessible, centralized programs and services. Our work ensures each and every person is heard, treated with dignity and positioned for a better tomorrow. Our service pillars include: Home & Community Based Services, Housing & Homeownership, Financial Wellness and Research, Education & Advocacy. https://www.benrose.org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjHhoAfErio	507	1%
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County provides local children facing adversity with strong, enduring, professionally supported one-on-one mentoring relationships and support services that change their lives for the better. Our programs use evidence-based practices to achieve measurable outcomes in educational success, improved attitudes and competencies, and risky behavior avoidance. Support services include tutoring, social and emotional learning, career and college readiness, and more. https://www.bigloraincounty.org	64	0%
Brady's K9 Fund Brady's K9 Fund protects the K9s who protect our communities by providing body armor. We believe these working dogs deserve to be protected by a ballistic vest for their entire shift just like their human partners, so that they both can come home safe together. Police K9s face great risks since they are often sent in ahead to investigate dangerous situations. However, unlike the human officers, police K9s are not automatically issued ballistic vests.That's where we step in to help. https://bradysk9fund.com/	77	0%
Cleveland American Veterans Association – CAVA CAVA completely furnishes homes of newly housed veterans as they transition from homelessness. Our services include furniture, kitchen items, toiletries and ensure the home is move-in ready. https://cava4vets.org/	1517	2%
Donate a Tree to the World We help small, under-resourced communities in Mexico to live more sustainably with their environment by providing reforestation services and education. We have already planted over 300,000 trees in support of over 12 communities. These trees will grow and help in the fight against climate change for the rest of their lives. https://www.donateatreetotheworld.org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ofbjWXiKzU&t=1s	39	0%
Friendship Animal Protective League For over 65 years, Friendship Animal Protective League has been a private, non-profit humane shelter that serves the animal welfare needs of Lorain County and Northeast Ohio. We own and operate the largest animal shelter in our county of over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to ensure that no companion animal suffers without the basic necessities to live a healthy life, provide education to promote & nurture the human/animal bond and treat all who seek our help with dignity, kindness & respect. https://friendshipapl.org	291	0%
Hiram Farm Living and Learning Community Hiram Farm stands as a beacon of inclusivity & purposeful engagement. As a day program tailored for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, it offers a sanctuary where meaningful work intertwines with fulfilling activities. Farmers cultivate not just crops, but also essential life skills and a sense of belonging. From tending to the gardens to caring for the animals, every task undertaken resonates with significance, fostering a deep sense of accomplishment & self-worth. http://hiramfarm.org	21	0%
HT Ministries, dba Harriet Tubman Movement The Harriet Tubman Movement assists victims of human trafficking in northeast Ohio with steps needed to attain long-term healing and freedom. Our focus is to bridge the gap for victims between the time they are identified, through all the steps needed to attain long-term restoration and freedom, by providing a personal Advocate to walk the road alongside them. We also raise awareness, provide education to the community, and assist other agencies to help trafficking victims they may encounter. https://www.harriettubmanmovement.org/	195	0%
Inclusionworks We strive to create meaningful engagements and a sense of belonging, dignity, and respect for citizens who are differently abled. We are an all-inclusive day program that provides differently abled adults the resources needed to develop life & vocational skills through our programs and activities that fall under three categories: Vocational/Education - Community - Wellness. Vocational activities include, sweetie Pies Bakery, Art Splash (art program) and Bloom (gardening program). https://inclusionworksoh.org	19384	32%
ISLAND SAFE HARBOR ANIMAL SANCTUARY MISSION: To provide a safe and healthy environment for elderly, infirmed, terminal animals and to assist animal shelters with over-population of animals in need of care due to their inability to provide it, and un-adoptable animals, by providing a forever home where they can live out their lives in peace and in good health. VISION: To wipe out the image and mindset that animals are disposable. To educate people to understand all that's involved in care of the animals and allow them an affo http://islandsafeharbor.org	21890	36%
K9 Heroes 4 Heroes Our Mission is to provide Service Dogs to Veterans and First Responders at no cost to the recipient. K9 Heroes 4 Heroes will also provide the necessary training equipment and gear, initial veterinary care, handler training and follow up maintenance training. https://k9heroes4heroes.com/ https://youtu.be/csRyM2UTusE?si=KNzrlnKwzwxHSnDq	89	0%
Lorain County Safe Harbor Lorain County Safe Harbor is the only domestic violence agency in Lorain County serving Men Women and Children fleeing from domestic violence. We offer a comprehensive array of services to meet the needs of survivors in our community, helping them through the legal system and preventing domestic violence through education. https://genesishouseshelter.org	83	0%
Misty's Wish We help families who have children with life threatening illnesses. We adopt the families for Christmas, Easter baskets, dinners at the hospitals, NICU unit, arts and craft. http://mistyswish.org	1221	2%
My Sister's Keeper My Sister's Keeper (MySKCle), founded in 2018 by breast cancer survivor, is a non-profit dedicated to empowering women battling cancer. Offering emotional, practical, and financial support, the organization provides employment opportunities, support groups, health and wellness programs, and educational initiatives. My Sister's Keeper fosters community engagement and raises cancer awareness, particularly in underserved communities. http://MySKCle.org	200	0%
Neighborhood Alliance Since 1927, we have been helping our community grow stronger by caring for clients’ basic needs. We provide emergency shelter,homeless outreach,meal delivery,socialization activities for seniors,childcare,child enrichment programs,and access to family support programs such as Help Me Grow. We empower Lorain County residents with tools and resources to create a better life for themselves and continue to expand programs and services to address the needs of families and individuals in the area. https://myneighborhoodalliance.org/	196	0%
Night to Shine- Geauga County The Chardon United Methodist Church along with St. Mary Church-Chardon hosted the first Night to Shine event in Geauga County in 2023.Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs hosted by local churches around the world, created by the Tim Tebow Foundation. This event is offered to guests at no charge thanks to donations and fundraising. https://timtebowfoundation.org/night-to-shine/ https://youtu.be/iBb3LZXwgwE?si=2xBT8cGGegWDhJCY	3936	6%
Open Door Mission The Open Door exists to serve people at their point of need, cultivating personal growth and community sustainability. Serving those individuals who are homeless and low income. We model our Faith in Jesus by providing practical solutions, to physical, spiritual, and relational brokenness. Homeless Shelter, code blue, food pantry, clothing closet, backpack program, soup kitchen and many other resources for the community https://opendoor-ny.org/	18	0%
OROC OutRun Ovarian Cancer OutRun Ovarian Cancer or OROC is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to raising ovarian cancer awareness and money for research and education in the greater Cleveland area. Founded in 2003, OROC events have generated funds allowing the group to donate more than $2,000,000 to ovarian cancer research and education in Northeast Ohio. OROC is a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven, 501(c)(3) organization. OROC stoves to put a new face on ovarian cancer, one of hope and encouragement. https://oroc.org/	333	1%
Pathway Caring for Children Pathway Caring for Children is a foster care, adoption and mental health organization that support Northeast Ohio. Our vision is strengthening the lives of children and families, something we have been doing for over 50 years. https://www.pathwaycfc.org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWuvXZMs3Wk	93	0%
Queen Moves Our mission is to take your donated new and gently used items and stock our store with them in a boutique-like fashion! Our clients in need will be able to shop for free among the items (by appointment only). They will received help from a personal shopper as well as referrals for other resources. Our clients dignity is taken very seriously so please donate from your heart! http://www.queenmoves.org	190	0%
Rangerettes Winter Guard Rangerettes Winter Guard, founded in 1951, is known for their commitment to educational excellence and for entertaining audiences throughout the United States. Participation in the Rangerettes provides young members with an excellent marching and musical experience as well as life lessons in self-reliance, discipline, leadership skills, self-worth and work ethic. http://facebook.com/rangerettesinc	1043	2%
Share A Vision Share A Vision is a charitable organization that is committed to providing recreational activities for individuals with Autism and other disabilities through grants, fundraising events and community support. Our mission is to enrich the lives of persons with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities by providing professionally planned and supervised recreational leisure opportunities, such as: Vacations, Family Outings, and Social Groups. https://shareavision.org/	2128	3%
Siearras Mission We support the homeless and low-income communities throughout Northeast Ohio, by distributing food, clothing, and hygiene supplies.We also we have second Saturdays, were we do a pop up in different neighborhoods to provide relief. Each pop up is tailored to address the specific needs of that community. If a lot of students are in that neighborhood our pop up will be a school supplies drive, or in a neighborhood with a with a lot of babies/small children we'll do a toy drive or diaper drive. https://siearrasmission.org	36	0%
Stay-A-While Cat Shelter A no-kill cat shelter housing 60-80 cats and taking excellent care of them while they await adoption. https://stayawhilecatshelter.org	265	0%
The Aries Foundation, Inc. Our mission is to provide black and brown women with the resources they need to thrive. We believe that access to basic necessities like diapers and feminine hygiene products is a human right, not a privilege. By providing these essentials to women in need, we can help alleviate the stress and insecurity that comes with poverty. https://www.theariesfoundationinc.org/	11	0%
Walls of Love Walls of Love gives back to the communities by providing in a time of need with no questions or judgements. We provide items such as: warm weather gear, non perishable food items, school supplies, coats, shoes, and hygiene products. In a little over 5 years we have helped over 1 million people in 31 different states across the USA. http://www.wallsoflove.com	13	0%
Whispering acres Whispering Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary is an oasis of love and care for animals. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating farm animals in need. Since our founding, we have been committed to creating a better world for animals. We provide high-quality, specialized care to our rescued animals and offer inclusive educational programs to people of all ages. http://www.whisperingacressanctuary.com	811	1%
Hearts of Patriots Hearts of Patriots provides Immediate, Consequential and Life-changing support when other agencies are unable to assist. We recognize the long-term consequences of war for Veterans and families who live with Invisible Wounds with programs, resources, and education that meet their quality of life and critical needs. We also advocate for the person in the trenches daily: the veteran spouse who must navigate the consequential challenges of war. www.vetspouse.org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuoTDysu4qE	54	0%
Thrive for Change So far this year, at least 150 overdose fatalities have been prevented through the efforts of our small team at Thrive for Change. Thrive for Change is a peer-driven nonprofit in Cleveland with the mission to promote health, hope, and healing for individuals at risk of overdose & their loved ones through education, collaboration, advocacy, and direct service. Every year, we reach thousands of individuals through our programs offering life-saving harm reduction supplies like naloxone, overdose response training, and linkages to care. https://thrive4change.org/	431	1%
Be The Voyce Saving One Human Saves an Animal: One Act, Double Impact Our volunteer-based foster-rescue organization is dedicated to rescuing animals from streets, shelters, and euthanasia. We provide loving foster homes and help them find their forever families. Understanding the profound bond between humans and animals, we offer financial support for pet retention and adoption costs, as well as ongoing medical care and food for these cherished animals. To broaden our impact, we also provide care packages for children in foster care and essential school supplies for students in need. Each act of kindness creates a ripple effect, enhancing lives and fostering a more compassionate, humane world.	341	1%