For many people the holiday season is a time to reflect on their blessings. Among ours, the Case Foundation is privileged to work with so many extraordinary partners.
Our partners devise and develop diverse programs and initiatives from ensuring access to clean water in the developing world to embedding citizen voices in decision making to using technology to create all sorts of good. Our partners have proven to be exceptional time and time again and we feel truly honored to have the opportunity to work with them.
This year, as in years past, we thought since we've taken the time to vet and verify many of these great high-impact organizations that are rooted in leadership, collaboration and entrepreneurship, we should let you know about them in case you're looking for some last minute holiday gifts that give!
We encourage you to check them out, and see how they are using smart and innovative techniques to further their missions. If they align with your personal investment goals, they could be a good choice for your social investment dollars this December or all year round. Good luck, thanks for spreading the good, and happy holidays!
Health and Disease
- Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure: Founded by the late Dan Case together with his brother, Steve Case, and their families, Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure partners with leading entrepreneurs, scientists and researchers to find a cure for brain cancer. DONATE NOW
- Global Health Corps: Global Health Corps (GHC) aims to strengthen the movement for global health equity and improve the quality of healthcare services for the poor by connecting outstanding young leaders with organizations working on the front lines in the fight for global health. DONATE NOW
International Development
- Clinton Bush Haiti Fund: The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund was created in the immediate aftermath of Haiti's January 12, 2010 earthquake. Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush joined forces in leading a major effort to assist the Haitian people rebuild. They are focusing on longer-term reconstruction, job creation, and the promotion of economic opportunity. DONATE NOW
- Malaria No More: Malaria No More's mission is to end deaths due to malaria. Malaria No More works to raise the profile of the disease among the public, policymakers, and businesses, while engaging the private sector to provide life-saving mosquito nets and other critical interventions to families in Africa. DONATE NOW
- Water for People: Water For People assists people in developing countries to improve quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities and hygiene education programs. DONATE NOW
Civic Engagement and Children and Youth
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America: For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has helped kids "Be Great," providing hope and opportunity for those who need it most. Today, more than 4,300 Clubs serve some 4.5 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. DONATE NOW
- City Year: City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them skills and opportunities to change the world. In addition to being champions of City Year's groundbreaking Whole School, Whole Child education initiative, which shows that volunteering can seriously impact major national issues like the drop out crisis and performance gaps, the Case Foundation also sponsors City Year Washington, DC’s team serving Simon Elementary School. Working within the school, the team members provide academic assistance to students, lead after-school programming, and help create a positive school climate. DONATE NOW
- Mobilize.org: Mobilize.org is an all-partisan network dedicated to educating, empowering, and energizing young people to increase our civic engagement and political participation. DONATE NOW
- National Conference on Citizenship: The National Conference on Citizenship is a leader in promoting the nation’s civic life. They track, measure and promote civic participation and engagement in partnership with other organizations on a bipartisan, collaborative basis. DONATE NOW
- The National Geographic Society: The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society's mission is to inspire people to care about the planet. DONATE NOW
- Points of Light / Hands On Network: Points of Light Institute inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world. The Institute has a global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving. Points of Light operates three dynamic business units: HandsOn Network, MissionFish and the Civic Incubator. DONATE NOW
- Public Allies: Since 1992 Public Allies has been providing critical leadership skills and training to diverse youth from underserved communities, and then matches them with paid apprenticeships and career opportunities in their communities. DONATE NOW
- Taproot Foundation: Taproot Foundation strengthens nonprofits by engaging business professionals in service. Service Grants are awarded to nonprofits in the areas of marketing, IT, and human resources and professionals in these for-profit sectors donate about 100 hours of time over the course of a 5-6 month project. DONATE NOW
- Venture Philanthropy Partners: Venture Philanthropy Partners (VPP) is a philanthropic investment organization that helps great leaders build strong, high-performing nonprofit institutions focused on children and families in greater Washington, DC. DONATE NOW
Interfaith Dialogue and Peace
- Aspen Institute’s Middle East Programs: Focused on a comprehensive approach towards the Middle East, the Middle East Programs include strategic public-private partnerships like Partners for a New Beginning and the US-Palestinian Partnership. The partnerships, as well as discussion series, writings and other initiatives include prominent American and Middle Eastern business and political leaders dedicated to economic and educational development and a lasting peace throughout the Middle East. SUPPORT THE ASPEN INSTITUTE
- Buxton Initiative: The Buxton Initiative builds understanding among people of different faiths and worldviews through candid dialogue and authentic relationships. DONATE NOW
Online Platforms for Giving and Engagement
GlobalGiving.org: GlobalGiving.org aggregates many donations from all types and sizes of donors, creating a new source of reliable funds for projects leaders working to improve social, economic, and environmental conditions in their local communities and the world at large. DONATE NOW
- Idealist.org: Idealist.org is a website that facilitates connections between individuals and institutions that are interested in improving their communities. DONATE NOW
- Network for Good: Network for Good, an independent nonprofit organization, makes it easy to support any charity online by offering simple, affordable and effective online fundraising services, including donation processing, email outreach and online surveys. DONATE NOW
Veterans
- Give An Hour: Give an Hour’s mission is to develop national networks of volunteers capable of responding to both acute and chronic conditions that arise within our society. DONATE NOW
- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is the nation's first and largest group dedicated to the troops and veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the civilian supporters of those Troops and Veterans. DONATE NOW
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Jean Case at the 2013 Yale Philanthropy Conference
