The Center for Biological Diversity believes that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature, to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. As their website says, "because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction." They do this through the channels of science, of law, and creative media, focusing on protecting the lands, waters, and climate that species need to survive. To learn more and get involved, check out their website.

Autism Speaks has grown into the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. To get involved, check out their website here.

Action for Kids is a national organization that works with both children and young people who have physical and learning disabilities, as well as their parents, in order to remove all barriers towards an independent life for the children. Find out more here.

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to saving lives through research.They save millions of lives by discovering new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. One of the many fundraising schemes they have set up is the fun and successful Race for Life. To find one of the many ways to get involved, go to their website.

If you enjoy fun quiz games that also help you learn, and helping end world hunger you will love Free Rice. Brought to you by the World Food Programme, for every answer you get right, they donate ten grains of rice. There are many subjects such as Vocabulary, Math, and even SAT prep! The game will advance and get harder as you get better. To start playing, and donating, head over to  http://freerice.com

Formally known as "Students Against Drunk Driving,"  SADD has now become Students Against Destructive Decisions. Their expanded mission is to provide positive peer pressure, role models, and environmental strategies to help prevent destructive decisions and steer people towards a healthier, safer course in life. SADD is a peer-to-peer education, prevention, and activism organization looking to help prevent destructive decisions such as underage drinking, other drug use, teen violence, teen suicide, and more. They all ready have many active chapters on campus' and in high schools across America, to find one near you, or start one of your own, check out their website: http://www.sadd.org/

One of the main killers in our modern western society is heart disease. In the UK the Norfolk Heart Trust is one of the main charities trying to help in the fight against heart disease. They raise thousands of pounds for special machines and equipment which some places cannot always afford. To find out more go their website.

Refuge's network of safe houses provides emergency accommodation for women and children when they are most in need, and other vital services. Their mission statement is a commitment to a world where domestic violence is not tolerated or ignored, and where women and children can live in safety. There are many ways to get involved, check them out here.

Miracle Flights for Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping sick children overcome financial obstacles that prevent them from accessing proper medical care. They help fly children who are struggling with cancers and other debilitating diseases to specialized medical treatment centers across the U.S.  To find out more about Miracle Flights for Kids, check out their website: http://www.miracleflights.org/ 

The mission of Keep America Beautiful is to engage individuals in order for them to take more responsibility for improving their communities environment. They seek to prevent litter, improve waste reduction and recycling, as well as keeping the community clean and getting them greener. Check out their website for more information on how you can help keep your community beautiful.

Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything they do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families. Mencap works with people with a learning disability to change laws, challenge prejudice, and support them to live their lives as they choose. To find out more about learning disabilities, and how you can lend a helping hand, check out their website.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, in collaboration with its associated camps in the United States and abroad, provides children with cancer and other serious illnesses a camping experience of the highest quality, while extending year-round support to their families and health care providers. All their services are provided free of charge to the families. Check out their website here to see more about what they do, look into volunteering, and the many other ways you can get involved.

Wounded Warrior Project works to raise awareness about the injured service members needs, and to provide assistance through unique and direct programs for the injured service members. There are many ways to get involved with this project, so check out their website to see how you can get involved.

Age UK is the biggest charity in England that supports elderly people. The two charities Age Concern and Help the Aged have joined forces to become Age UK – so that they can be here for everyone in later life. They believe that age needs respect, kindness, and Sometimes it needs help. Too many people experience difficulties as they age. They cannot promise everyone good health, but we will fight for good care for everyone. Find out how you can get involved here.

Headquartered in New York, the American Parkinson Disease Association focuses its energies on research, patient services, education, and raising public awareness about the disease. APDA supports nine Centers for Advanced Research, 52 regional Information and Referral (I&R) Centers, 45 chapters, and 250 affiliated support groups nationwide. To see about getting involved with a chapter in your state, or to start one, check out their website. 

American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA) is a non-profit organization that helps HIV positive children and their guardians, and HIV positive pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa who have no other access to help. AFCA provides critical AIDS related medications, medical equipment and supplies, nutritional supplements, and emergency supplies that are requested by the institutions in their targeted areas. Currently, AFCA is working in Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. To find out more, and to see how you can get involved, check out their website: http://www.afcaids.org  

Transitions is a crisis center located in central Pennsylvania that provides advocacy, empowerment, and education to victims, survivors, families, and communities to end patterns of violence and abuse. Check out the "Outreach" section of their website to find out what you can do help.