MaxFund is a nonprofit located in Denver, Colorado committed to operating as a No Kill shelter. Since opening its doors in 1988, the mission of this organization has been to take in and nurture injured animals with no known owners. Aside from their main goal of finding a forever home for their recovered furry friends, MaxFund also serves as an…

Genesis Women’s Shelter is an independent nonprofit organization created in 1985 to provide safety, shelter and support for women and children who have experienced domestic violence, and to raise awareness regarding its cause, prevalence, and impact.  What started as a 7-bedroom facility in the mid 80’s has grown to an establishment that now offers children’s programs, a 24-hour crisis hotline,…

The Salvation Army is a religious organization whose main goal is to assess the needs of the communities in which they serve, build local programs designed to offer relief of those challenges and invest in the development of these neighborhoods with continued support. Since 1865, the Salvation Army has annually assisted more than 25 million Americans and currently serves in…

Project Rooted was created with the mission of uplifting the world one fresh meal at a time. Their goal is to educate kids and families on how to choose and prepare healthy, tasty, and sustainable meals for everyone to enjoy. Whether it’s impoverished families in need of support or stressed-out parents in need of guidance, Project Rooted is there to…

Samaritan’s Purse is a religious organization providing aid to people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. While volunteering, Michael Ross’s focus was on Samaritans Purses’ Mission: Operation Christmas Child. Michael’s role was to prepare and sort boxes filled with toys, school…

Founded in 1982, the Houston Food Bank is a certified member of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network. They distribute fresh produce, meat and nonperishables and prepare nutritious hot meals for kids in their state-of-the-art Keegan Kitchen. Around 1 million people in the 18 southeast Texas counties served by Houston Food Bank are considered food insecure, meaning they lack…

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. They believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. Habitat works together with families, local communities, volunteers and partners from around the world so that more people are able to live in affordable and safe homes. Their advocacy efforts…