Here are some of our favorites:
We encourage you to take special note of these giving opportunities. They are highlighted on our 2008 Order form available in the left column of this page.
By working together on these we can make a tremendous impact!
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OUMC: Food Pantry
Emergency Food supplies for families and individuals, bus passes and gas coupons given out through our church office to those in need.
F.I.E.S.: Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Services
- is a non-profit organization that provides food, transitional houseing and support services to the hungry, homeless and less advantaged in primarily North Orange County. Our efforts are supported by local congregations, individuals, businesses and grants from foundations and government agencies.
Interfaith Shelter Network:
(scroll down the page referred) A series of churches and worship centers working together to provide housing, job counseling and a new chance for the homeless during the coldest months of the year.
Orangethorpe Learning Center:
An afterschool tutorial program in West Fullerton located at Orangethorpe United Methodist Church. Operates during school term, Mondays through Thursdays, 3-5 pm.
FISH / Caring Companions: FISH of Fullerton, Inc.(Friends In Service to Humanity) (C)
P.O.Box 6334, Full. 92834, 714-533-3113
FISH has served the residents of Fullerton since 1972. It's volunteers provide free transportation and other services to their neighbors in need. It is a private transportation service for Fullerton residents. Drivers are not paid but donations can be made to FISH.
Habitat For Humanity:
Building homes for the homeless. Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is dedicated to ending substandard housing and building strong communities in Orange County. We partner with local businesses, community organizations, faith communities, cities and volunteers to build simple decent homes which are sold to qualified families for closing costs, 1% down payment, and a long-term mortgage.
Heifer Project International:
Providing livestock and the means to grow them into a cottage industry for poverty areas in the U.S. and around the World, building homes and starting businesses, providing schools where there were none... Heifer’s proven approach – almost 60 years in the making – helps people obtain a sustainable source of food and income.
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Some other worthy charities for you to consider:
ALTERNATIVE GIFTS INTERNATIONAL: The global mission of AGI is to send authentic, life-giving gifts to a needy world - gifts that build a partnership with people in crisis and that protect and preserve the earth's endangered environment.
ANGEL TREE: Angel Tree is a ministry of Prison Fellowship, delivering love in the form of Christmas gifts and a message of hope to children of prisoners.
CHRISTMAS WISH PROGRAMS: Christmas Wish Program, Inc. is a nonprofit organization run 100% by volunteers and donations. CWP is designed that way to let the public share in the joy of giving and the opportunity to help build a brighter future for local children.
CHRISTMAS CARD AID: Card Aid provides a unique service to charities and the general public to ensure that the profits from charity Christmas cards go to charity.
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT FOUNDATION: Help needy children and families in the United States during the holiday season, and promote environmental stewardship throughout the year.
HOLIDAY PROJECT: The Holiday Project's mission is to enrich the experience of the holidays by arranging visits to people confined to nursing homes, hospitals and other institutions
MAKE A WISH: Make this holiday season special by helping a child's dream come true. Make a Wish's unique holiday donation options will help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
MY TWO FRONT TEETH: My Two Front Teeth offers a personalized online gift-giving experience to aid underprivileged children. These children are selected through community organizations and allowed to individually pick their one holiday wish.
PLAN COMMUNITY OF CHILDREN : Give a gift to the people of Africa this Christmas and help reduce the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS.
SAMARITANS PURSE: Operation Christmas Child: This is a unique project of Samaritan's Purse that enables caring people to share God's love with hurting girls and boys in the far corners of the globe. Take an ordinary shoe box, fill it with toys and other presents, and you have an extraordinary gift for a child in need of joy and hope.
TOYS FOR TOTS: Donate a new toy or give a donation to help make Christmas a little brighter for a needy child in your community.
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World Wide Humanitarian Organizations
You can donate by pressing the link "Donate now"
Food For The Hungry International (FHI)
www.fh.org
Food For The Hungry is an international relief and development organization of Christian motivation, committed to working with poor people to overcome hunger and poverty through integrated self-development and relief programs. Donate now
Hunger Plus, Inc.
www.hungerplus.org
Not-for-profit relief agency that provides food and related supplies for emergency use. Partners with individuals, NGOs, government agencies, church and civic groups. Projects in self sufficiency focus on food preservation, agriculture, water, health, education, housing and technology. Donate now +
Interaction
www.interaction.org
InterAction is a coalition of over 150 US-based non-profit organizations which are usually the first to respond to a crisis. InterAction coordinates and promotes relief aid programs. With more than 160 members operating in every developing country, they work to overcome poverty, exclusion and suffering by advancing social justice and basic dignity for all. Donate now
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
www.icrc.org/eng
The ICRC, independent of all governments and international organizations, endeavors to promote international humanitarian law and the fundamental human values underlying that law. The ICRC was founded by Geneva citizens in 1863 and has its headquarters in Geneva. Donate now
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
www.ifrc.org
The IFRC is one part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which comprises National Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (the Federation), and the ICRC. The IFRC is the permanent liaison body of the National Societies and acts as their representative internationally. Donate now
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
www.iom.int
The IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As an intergovernmental body, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration; Advance understanding of migration issues; Encourage social and economic development through migration; Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants. Donate now
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
www.theirc.org
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is the voluntary organization involved in resettlement assistance, global emergency relief, rehabilitation, and advocacy for refugees. Donate now
Lutheran World Federation +
www.lutheranworld.org
Specializing in emergency relief linked to disaster preparedness (risk management) and sustainable development. Donate now
Mercy Corps (MC)
www.mercycorps.org
Nonprofit organization providing emergency relief and supporting development programs in agriculture, economic development, health, housing and infrastructure, and strengthening local organizations. Donate now
Oxfam
www.oxfam.org
Oxfam is a development and relief agency working to end poverty. Oxfam International is a confederation of 12 organizations working together with over 3,000 partners in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty, suffering and injustice. Donate now
Refugees International
www.refintl.org
Refugees International generates lifesaving humanitarian assistance and protection for displaced people around the world and works to end the conditions that create displacement. Refugees International advocates for refugees through diplomacy and the press. Donate now
Relief International
www.ri.org
Founded in 1990, Relief International provides emergency, rehabilitation and development services that empower beneficiaries in the process. RI's programs include health, shelter construction, education, community development, agriculture, food, income-generation, and conflict resolution. Donate now
Save the Children
www.savethechildren.org
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. It is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, comprising 27 national Save the Children organizations working in more than 100 countries to ensure the well-being of children. Donate now
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
www.unicef.org
While working to ensure the survival, protection and development of children and advocating a high priority for them in the allocation of resources at all times, UNICEF continues to give relief and rehabilitation assistance in emergencies. The agency was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/home
The UNHCR provides protection and assistance to the world's refugees. Today, the UNHCR is one of the world's principal humanitarian agencies, with headquarters in Geneva, and offices in some 115 countries. More than 80 percent of UNHCR's 5,000-member staff work in the field, often in isolated, dangerous and difficult conditions. The UNHCR has twice been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its work.
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
ochaonline.un.org
OCHA is mandated to mobilize and coordinate the collective efforts of the international community, in particular those of the UN system, to meet in a coherent and timely manner the needs of those exposed to human suffering and material destruction in disasters and emergencies.
US Committee for Refugees (USCR)
www.refugees.org
Provides aid and resources for refugees worldwide..
World Vision International
www.worldvision.org
World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. Donate now
