Philanthropy & Social Service

Resources in this category:

Civitan International
http://www.civitan.org/

"The mission of Civitan is to build good citizenship by providing a volunteer organization of clubs dedicated to serving individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities. Local clubs are democratic in that members decide which projects to support and how to help meet community needs." This site provides links to information on Civitan projects, literature and the Civitan International Foundation.

Kiwanis International
http://www.kiwanis.org/

"Kiwanis is an organization devoted to the principle of service; to the advancement of individual, community, and national welfare; and to the strengthening of international goodwill. Kiwanis membership spans the globe, with more than 300,000 members in more than 8,000 clubs in 79 countries, giving on average $70 million and 6.5 million volunteer hours for community service each year." This site provides links to information on Kiwanis projects, publications and membership information. A search function is provided on the site.

The National Beta Club
http://www.betaclub.org/

"The Beta Club promotes character, develops leadership skills, encourages service involvement, recognizes achievement, and provides technological advantages to students in grades 5 - 12." The Website contains information about the clib and its activities, plus how to start up a Beta Club in your area.

National Fraternal Congress of America
http://www.nfcanet.org/

"The Association of America's Fraternal Benefit Societies...Founded in 1886, the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) is the recognized leader in the fraternal benefit system. The organization provides an opportunity for each of its 79 member societies and 36 state fraternal congresses to work together to meet the challenges of a changing world. Membership in the NFCA is open to any fraternal benefit society that meets the NFCA’s established Membership Standards and agrees to follow the business principles and ethics as prescribed by the congress."

Quota International
http://www.quota.org/

"Quota International unites individuals of diverse occupations who are committed to sharing their time, talent and resources to meet Quota International's service goals, and who are dedicated to: serving country and community; promoting high ethical standards; emphasizing the dignity of all useful occupations; advancing ideals of righteousness, justice, international understanding and good will. Quota has 8,000 individual members in 340 clubs in 13 countries around the world. Members of Quota International, whose motto is "we share," are committed to serving their communities and their world in two primary areas: assisting disadvantaged women and children and increasing public awareness of issues facing deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired people." This site provides links to information on Quota International publications, and local club programs.

Rotary International
http://www.rotary.org/

"Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotarians, members of more than 29,000 Rotary clubs in 161 countries." This site provides links to information on Rotary Programs, publications and Rotary Foundation grants.

Sertoma International
http://www.sertoma.org/

"Sertoma International is a volunteer civic service organization with about 27,000 men and women members who belong to 830 Clubs in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Sertoma stands for SERvice TO MAnkind. Our primary service project is helping the more than 42 million people with speech and hearing disorders." This site provides links to information on Sertoma projects, scholarships and the Sertoma Foundation.

World Vision United States
http://www.worldvision.org/worldvision/master.nsf/

"World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian organization serving the world's poor and displaced by providing programs that help save lives, bring hope, and restore dignity. This assistance is provided without regard to people's religious beliefs, gender, or ethnic background." The site includes child sponsorship information, annual reports, current international news reports, and frequently asked questions.

YMCA of the USA
http://www.ymca.net/

The YMCA is a not-for-profit organization that provides health and social services for the community. The YMCA website includes information about finding location YMCA's, information and history of the YMCA, and programs available.

Zonta International
http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer

Zonta International is an organization dedicated to advancing the status of women worldwide. The website has information about global issues of education, youth development and violence against women.