Solar Cookers International (SCI)

Solar Cookers International (SCI) aims to raise the awareness and skills for solar cooking. The organization was founded in 1987. Since its foundation, SCI has enabled over 30,000 families in Africa to be able to cook using energy from the sun. This in turn freed the women and children from the burdensome task of gathering firewood. SCI is registered under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is a nonprofit organization registered in Sacramento, California, USA. SCI also has an office in Nairobi, Kenya. There are over 3000 members of the SCI who support the spread of solar cooking. These members give generous donations to the organization. Donations to SCI are all tax-deductible as provided by law. Aside from the usual monetary donations, there are a lot of other giving opportunities for the benefit of SCI. Other giving opportunities include: gifts of stock; planned gifts; vehicle of donations; credit card; shop on-line retailers; and, gifts in kind. Vehicle donations are accepted. Donors can avail of tax deduction for giving vehicles. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes, buses, boats, jet skis, and even snow mobiles are accepted. SCI is in partnership with Donation Line, Inc. An interested donor can submit a vehicle donation form to start the process of donation.

Contact:

Solar Cookers International (SCI)

1919 21st Street #101

Sacramento, CA 95811

Phone: +1 (916) 455-4499

Shanti

Shanti was founded in 1974 by Dr. Charles Garfield. The organization has been a leader of a national movement with the aim of enhancing the quality of life for persons living with life-threatening and chronic illnesses. Shanti works on a volunteer-based emotional and practical support. The meaning of Shanti in Sanskrit is inner peace or tranquillity. Shanti organization specifically uses the Shanti Model of Peer Support. It is a philosophy and set of techniques which the organization uses to implement its projects and educational services. Peer is someone who shares a basic humanity. The values valued by Shanti Model of Peer Support include: mutual respect; positive regard; empowerment of the client; genuineness; acceptance of differences; empathy; and intention to be of service. Shanti accepts volunteers who could help the organization in implementing its projects. It also has HIV services, breast cancer services and other services. The organization operates the Shanti LIFE Program. To continue the projects of Shanti, the organization accepts donations from generous benefactors. Donations can be done online. The donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by the law. Aside from the usual monetary donations, Shanti also accepts vehicle donations. The gifts given for the benefit of Shanti would certainly go a long way.

 

Contact:

Shanti Project, Inc.

730 Polk Street - Third Floor

San Francisco, CA 94109-7813

Phone: 415.674.4700

Website: http://www.shanti.org

Shoes that Fit

Shoes that Fit believes that every child deserves to have shoes that fit. The goal of the organization is to put shoes on the children's feet and a smile on their faces. Shoes that Fit has conducted a study which showed that having fit shoes can enhance the confidence of school children which could help them boost their development and growth. The mission of Shoes that Fit is to be able to provide new shoes to the children who are in need to the shoes to go to school. Because of the good advocacy, Shoes that Fit has been receiving various awards. Included in the awards that the organization has received are: Harlequin's More than Awards; Smart Cookie Reader's Choice; George Washington Medal of Honor; and, Distinguished Service Award. Shoes that Fit provides children with shoes. The first thing that the organization does is matching sponsoring groups with nearby schools that have children who may be in need of shoes. The sponsoring groups then buy the shoes which are exactly what each child needs. There are many ways to help Shoes that Fit. Major sponsors would buy the shoes for the benefit of the children beneficiaries. Vehicle donations are also accepted by the organization. The funds would also be used for the programs of Shoes that Fit.

 

Contract:

Shoes that Fit

1420 N. Claremont Blvd. Suite 107B

Claremont, CA 91711

Phone: (909) 482-0050

Website: http://www.shoesthatfit.org/

Quiet Hour Ministries

The mission of Quiet Hour Ministries is to partner with God in leading the people to share with His saving grace. The organization aims to have a Christ-centered ministry of servant leaders who have a culture of stewardship which is able to create confidence and engage the supporters. Quiet Hour Ministries aims to become a world leader in international evangelism. Quiet Hour Ministries wants a community that is guided by God-blessed growth where there are opportunities and volunteer resources. The things that Quiet Hour Ministries do include evangelism, broadcast media, and publishing. It was founded and has continued as a supporting ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. Assistance from Quiet Hour Ministries can be asked for using sponsorship criteria, fundraising and partnering. Quiet Hour Ministries accepts donations. Vehicle donations can be given for the benefit of the organization. The organization accepts car, boat, yacht, truck and RV through Action Donation Services. Benefits can also be enjoyed by the vehicle donor. The donor will receive the maximum legal tax deductions by donating vehicle to Quiet Hour Ministries. There is also no charge for picking up the vehicles from anywhere in the United States.

 

Contact:

The Quiet Hour

630 Brookside Avenue

P.O. Box 3000

Redlands, CA 92373

Phone: (800)-900-9021

Website: http://www.qhministries.org/

 

Earthjustice

Earthjustice is a nonprofit and public interest law firm. The tag line of Earthjustice is “Because the world needs a good lawyer.” The organization is dedicated to aid in the protection of magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth and the right of all people to a healthy environment. Earthjustice was established in 1971. It was first known as the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund. The organization works through the courts on behalf of the citizen groups, scientists, and other parties to ensure that government agencies and private interests follow the law. The name of the organization was changed to Earthjustice in 1997. The work of Earthjustice varies. The issues covered by the work of the organization include: climate and energy; wildlife and places; health and toxics; work by region. There are also action alerts sent through electronic mail for interested subscribers. There are nine regional offices around the United States. Each regional office and attorneys of Earthjustice have a unique focus, often local and national. Earthjustice accepts donations. Monetary donations and in-kind support can be given. Vehicle donations are also accepted. These donations are converted to cash to make useful for the organization.

 

Contact:

Earthjustice

50 California Street, Suite 500

San Francisco, CA  94111

Phone: (415)-217-2000

Email: headquarters @earthjustice.org

Website: http://earthjustice.org/

WDET

WDET is serving the community by providing informative programming which meets the highest standards of journalism and cultural expression. This mission of the organization has been maintained for over 60 years, since its humble beginnings. WDET lets the people listen to contemporary music and artist. The station can be listened to 7 days per week and 24 hours per day. It has an estimated number of listeners of 150,000. The vision of WDET into its 62nd year of service to Metro Detroit is to expand to local regional journalism service. The organization also wants to be a major role player in arts and culture. The future goals of WDET include: local and regional journalism; arts and cultural coverage; and, digital infrastructure investments. WDET can be listened to through the internet instead of being merely available on public airwaves. WDET accepts donations to support its fundraising projects. There are several ways to donate for the benefit of the organization. A donor can make a onetime gift. Another way is to make a continuing gift by choosing the sustaining gift program. Vehicle donations are accepted by WDET. Car donors are given free one-year membership to WDET and s pledge to keep the station strong and vital in the community.

 

Contact:

WDET 109.9FM Detroit

4600 Cass Avenue

Detroit, MI 48201

Phone: 313-577-4226

Email: lthomas@wayne.edu

Website: http://wdet.org/

Love a Child Missions Homeless Recovery Shelter

Love a Child Missions was established in 1984 by Jerome Knott who was concern for the fatherless and disadvantaged children of the community. The Strategy of Love a Child Missions focuses on healing the whole person and addressing all the concerns of human life. The organization is in partnership with the community to build hope to self-sufficiency and promote healthy living. Love a Child Missions has helped women and children with their services for over 20 years. It is currently the largest recovery shelter in Contra Costa County with over 400 beneficiaries per year. The website of Love a Child Missions shows touching stories of hope for the beneficiaries of the organization. As of now, Love a Child Missions is looking for volunteers who could help in the implementation of the programs. It is also looking for donors who could help raise the necessary funds to continue helping others. Future supporters of Love a Child Missions are also welcome. Love a Child Missions accepts donations. Monetary donations can be given for the benefit of the organization. Vehicle donations are also accepted. An interested donor can call 925-457-5663 to donate vehicles. 100% of the vehicle's value will be given to the mission. Future plans of the organization can be read on its website.

 

Contact:

Love a Child Missions Homeless Recovery Shelter

2279 Willow Pass Road

Bay Point, California, 94565

Phone: (925) 458-5663

Email: info@loveachildmissions.org

Website: http://www.loveachildmissions.org/