With all the disasters happening in the world today everyone is looking for a way to help. There is a different way for each individual. For the person who doesn't want to travel to far, they can give blood, or donate food at a local charity. For those who feel led to travel, they can usually find a local church to go on a mission or an organization. These are five organizations that you can use to help out.
1. Red Cross
www.redcross.org
This may seem like an obvious organization, but did you know they do not only take blood. The Red Cross provides thousands of people the opportunity each day to help out others. They can provide relief in disasters, donate blood, donate money to relief programs, teach others special skills, and even help military families. Also, they have an amazing feature on the website that allows you to donate to the cause.
2. Peace Corps
www.peacecorps.gov
The peace corps volunteer opportunities are for those who wish to take a more hands-on method of helping. The peace corps has a magnitude of programs you can volunteer in. From agriculture to the business you can definitely find your niche. You can grow in your skills all the while helping out in countries around the world. A teacher can go and teach subjects like math, English, or science to others. While an agriculture volunteer can teach other farmers new techniques, and increase food security. Also, they have an amazing feature on the website that allows you to donate to the cause.
3. Habitat for Humanity
www.habitat.org
Habitat for Humanity I'd housebuilding non-profit organization. In a disastrous situation, like hurricane Berry, they go in with their volunteers and help rebuild the houses and buildings that have fallen. You can volunteer and help others around your community, or even your world. Also, they have an amazing feature on the website that allows you to donate to the cause.
4. The Borgen Project
borgenproject.org
The Borgen Project is a nonprofit organization that addresses and is pushing for others to address poverty and hunger. Their main focus is getting people to step up and acknowledge the issue at hand. They address multiple ways to do this on their website. They have opportunities to volunteer to step up and speak out against the issue at hand.
