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Girls Like Science, Too!
The Dottie Rose Foundation focuses on closing the gender gap for females in computer science and technology. They encourage, support, and educate girls who have an interest in technology and want to learn how it can be used to enhance their learning and future careers. With technology quickly advancing, many future career paths could benefit…
Finding Joy Everywhere
Rachel Joy Chavez is 21 years old and was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She had the opportunity to go on her first mission trip in the summer of 2019. During this summer, she served as a 6-week intern on the Northern coast of the Dominican Republic with Kids Alive International. Kids Alive International…
Change Lives, Save Sight
Saving Sight is a nonprofit eye bank that facilitates eye tissue donation and transplantation. Last year, 2,559 heroes gave the gift of sight through eye donation with Saving Sight. Saving Sight created their shirt campaigns with Bonfire to sell three shirt designs that highlight their mission. The proceeds from the sale of these shirts will…
Building Paramedic Systems in Tanzania
Last year, Nathan and his friend had the opportunity to spend five weeks in Arusha, Tanzania. Currently, when someone gets into a car accident in Arusha they rarely receive medical treatment as there are no ambulances. This has led to mortality rates that are more than double that of the United States. Nathan knew they…
Rescuing Pugs from Korea
Pug Rescue of Korea (PRK) exists for the sole purpose of finding permanent homes for rescued pugs in Korea. While every attempt is made to keep the pugs in their country of origin, their re-home rate in Korea is very low. In these instances, the pugs are then flown to Los Angeles, California to find forever homes. Many…
A Rose for Nicaragua
Rose Foos, of Denver, Colorado, created these shirts to raise money to build homes for the poor in Nicaragua. Her small, simple rose drawing with a ballpoint pen turned into such a fun shirt design! A portion of proceeds from sales will be donated to On Eagles Wings Ministry in Leon, Nicaragua, a ministry dedicated…
Supporting Land Conservation in Central Michigan
The Chippewa Watershed Conservancy exists to protect and restore Central Michigan’s land, water, and wildlife resources to improve the quality of life for all. The land conservancy owns and manages public nature preserves and offer access to outdoor recreation to our region. They believe that having outdoor spaces for the people of Central Michigan is…
Providing Homes for LGBTQ Youth
Trinity Haven will be Indiana’s first residential facility to focus on the needs of LGBTQ young people who are at risk for homelessness. LGBTQ youth who do not have a supporting family or stable living situation need special care and services to meet their needs, and Trinity Haven hopes to be that stable place for…
Wandering Soul
Bri Vieira is a blogger and writer who focuses on mental health and LGBTQ+ communities. She wanted to find a way to give back to her community through a nonprofit that is close to home and touches all the topics she is the most passionate about, including LGBTQ+ support, mental health, and giving back to…
Supporting Foster Families in Houston
As of July 2019, there are 2,762 children in the foster system, 678 of which are awaiting adoption in Region 6 of Houston. Hundreds of teenagers age out of the system each year, representing the most vulnerable, marginalized, helpless, and “at-risk” human beings in the city. Fostering Family is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Houston, Texas,…
Blind, Beloved Dog Raises Awareness of Dogs in Need
Sweet little Puddin arrived to the SPCA of Texas with severely infected eyes at 5 to 6 weeks old. She was immediately taken to the vet and it was determined her eyes were causing her a great deal of pain and the infection was so severe it left her completely blind. With her quality of life…
Supporting Widows, Orphans and Victims of Abuse in Kenya
NOW Kenya is a community based organization working in Nakuru, Kenya. In 2018 they opened the Emily Martin Rescue Centre, a shelter for women who are victims of domestic abuse. They provide shelter, counseling, and ministry to victims and their children. Their hope is that this rescue center can be a safe haven while these…