Disability Charities in your state of VA
Brain Injury Association of America - Fairfax

Brain Injury Association of America

Brain injury happens anytime, to anyone, anywhere. We provide help, hope, healing for millions of Americans who live with often misdiagnosed and misunderstood brain injury.
Faith Works Coalition - Virginia Beach

Faith Works Coalition

Keep homes in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake Virginia warm, safe and dry by making essential repairs for home-owners who are senior, elderly, disabled, or otherwise disadvantaged low income families.
HopeTree Family Services - Salem

HopeTree Family Services

Care for at-risk youth through residential/independent living care. We provide residential & respite care to adults with intellectual disabilities in 20 locations.
KOVAR Corporation - Woodbridge

KOVAR Corporation

Help us fund group homes, transportation vehicles, training programs,employment, and Special Olympics Virginia for citizens with intellectualdisabilities, helping them lead independent lives.
Operation First Response - Culpeper

Operation First Response

Service Members, Veterans and First Responders assisted with personal and financial needs. From the onset of injury through recovery and their transition to civilian life. Help with rent, utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing, travel expenses.
Purple Heart Foundation - Annandale

Purple Heart Foundation

In combat, warriors count on their comrades. At home, they count on us! The Purple Heart Foundation will use your donations to fund grants, scholarships & other programs that holistically enhance the quality of life of all veterans & their families.
Other Disability Charities
A Helping Paw Inc

A Helping Paw Inc

Imagine loving animals neglected, abused and left for death. Your support changes their future, ends their suffering, gives the gift of LIFE. Our no-kill solution gives hope to helpless abandoned dogs and cats.
A Kitty's Purrsuit of Happiness

A Kitty's Purrsuit of Happiness

We are a no-kill, cage-free unique safe rehabilitation sanctuary for homeless street & feral cats who are injured and have special needs, providing spay/neuter, medical, surgical, vaccination needs, TNR & networking to help all animals.
A New Leash on Life

A New Leash on Life

We train Service Dogs for the disabled, along with certifying therapy and prison-trained rescues - all at zero cost to our clients. Give the gift of independence and companionship; support our all-volunteer team and enhance the lives of Oklahomans today!
Adapta

Adapta

Support services for individuals living with symptoms of brain injury & mental health conditions.
All About Autistic Abilities Inc

All About Autistic Abilities Inc

We provide vocational education, work training programs, & support services for autistic individuals with barriers to employment. We advance autism spectrum disorder awareness to impact & change the perception of individuals in communities where we live.
Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation

Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation

5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's and this number will skyrocket without new treatment and research for a cure. Help prevent Alzheimer's disease, find a cure, and ensure peak mental performance and optimum brain function throughout our lives.
America's VetDogs - the Veteran's K-9 Corps, Inc.

America's VetDogs - the Veteran's K-9 Corps, Inc.

Trains and places guide dogs, service dogs, hearing dogs and PTSD service dogs free of charge. Transforming lives of disabled veterans, active service members and first responders so they can live independently with our outstanding canine assistance dogs.
Apraxia Kids

Apraxia Kids

Childhood apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder, making speaking difficult. We provide support & information to parents, educate professionals, raise awareness, & fund research into the causes of this disease.
Arc of Chester County, The

Arc of Chester County, The

We advocate, educate, and provide services to empower individuals with disabilities and their families to enhance the quality of their lives.
Arc of Greater Houston, The

Arc of Greater Houston, The

Family support, resources, programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: respite, camps, support groups, social and leisure, and employment support services.
Arc of Maryland, Inc.

Arc of Maryland, Inc.

The Arc Maryland, Inc. works to create a world where children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have and enjoy equal rights and opportunities. We provide information/referral, training, advocacy and outreach services.
Arc of Texas, The

Arc of Texas, The

The Arc of Texas believes in self-determination by empowering people with the supports needed to make informed decisions and choices.
Asian Children's Rescue & Relief Fund

Asian Children's Rescue & Relief Fund

We envision a day when families are defined by hope & interaction, not poverty & disability. Saving Asian orphaned, destitute, & handicapped children by helping them reach their full potential with holistic care, counseling, and therapy.
Ataxia Telangiectasia Children's Project

Ataxia Telangiectasia Children's Project

Help the A-T Children's Project find life-improving therapies and a cure for ataxia-telangiectasia, a fatal disease that causes progressive loss of muscle control, immune system problems, and cancer.
Autism Research - The Autism Society of America Foundation for

Autism Research - The Autism Society of America Foundation for

Autism affects millions of families and can present many challenges. Children don't outgrow it, but early diagnosis and intervention helps a person receive the support and services that they need, which can lead to a quality life filled with opportunity
Autism Science Foundation

Autism Science Foundation

Research is the key to understanding autism. We're funding cutting edge research and science that will lead to real answers and offer hope for those affected by autism. Parents and scientists working together can make a difference.
Autism Society of America

Autism Society of America

Over 5.4 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder. With your support, we can continue to improve the quality of life for all affected by autism through education, advocacy, information & referral, support and community-building.
Autism Society of Texas

Autism Society of Texas

Committed to educating people about autism. We support families who live with autism through referral resources, recreation, education and advocacy and inform members of the community, on how they can better serve individuals on the autism spectrum.
Autism Society San Diego

Autism Society San Diego

We provide support, resources and referral; recreation, social activities, summer day camps for children, scholarships, and opportunities to provide hope and support to each child and adult with autism and their families.
Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area

Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area

We are a grassroots, volunteer-run organization of parents, family members, friends, professionals striving to build a stronger, more connected, influential Bay Area autism community.
Autism Treatment, Research, and Tools for Independence (May Institute)

Autism Treatment, Research, and Tools for Independence (May Institute)

One in 54 children is on the autism spectrum. May Institute is a national nonprofit leader that provides exceptional, research-based autism services across the lifespan. Everyone deserves a bright and hopeful future - please help us change lives.
Autism, Asperger Syndrome Coalition for Education, Networking and Development

Autism, Asperger Syndrome Coalition for Education, Networking and Development

Provides adult autism support, advocacy and action with regular meetings, job opportunities, information about medical resources, social events and conferences about living with autism and Asperger Syndrome. We are a platform for autism initiatives.
Baker Industries Inc.

Baker Industries Inc.

We provide real work and real compensation in a caring atmosphere that builds self-esteem and prepares workers for main stream jobs in the community. Serving those with disabilities, the homeless and those with substance use disorder.
Bay Area Trykers

Bay Area Trykers

Dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities by providing therapeutic tricycles to individuals unable to operate a traditional bike.
Bello Machre, Inc.

Bello Machre, Inc.

We provide loving care, guidance, and opportunity to children and adults with developmental disabilities throughout Central and Western Maryland. We support 200 people in our 60 community homes and 150 others in their own homes and communities.
Bergin University of Canine Studies

Bergin University of Canine Studies

Your ongoing contributions to the Assistance Dog Institute create vital opportunities for Service Dogs to expand the possibilities for Veterans with combat injuries and readjustment issues, and help all Americans with mobility limitations.
Blind Babies Foundation

Blind Babies Foundation

Providing critically needed early intervention and education services for infants and toddlers who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled - at no cost to families.
Blind Children and Adults Action Fund of America

Blind Children and Adults Action Fund of America

Reducing the 90% illiteracy rate among the blind by helping blind children learn Braille through reading clubs, summer programs, free Braille books, assistance to parents.
Blind Children's Center

Blind Children's Center

Founded in 1938, our mission is to foster the development and education of children who are visually impaired in an inclusive, family-focused setting.
Blinded American Veterans Foundation

Blinded American Veterans Foundation

Helping blind, low vision and sensory disabled military veterans attain their maximum potential through medical research, rehabilitation, and reintegration services. Free sensory aids lead to greater mobility and independence.
Bonita House, Inc.

Bonita House, Inc.

Provides behavioral health residential and outpatient services for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.
Born 2 Be Therapeutic Equestrian Center Inc

Born 2 Be Therapeutic Equestrian Center Inc

Therapeutic equine assisted riding and carriage driving serving children and adults with disabilities. Improves sequencing, balance, posture, muscle tone, self-esteem, motor skills, social interaction, coordination and spatial awareness.
Camp Courageous

Camp Courageous

Camp Courageous provides year-round recreational and respite care opportunities for thousands of children and adults with special needs and their families annually. The camp is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is run entirely on donations.
Candlelight Ranch

Candlelight Ranch

Adventure camp for special needs/at-risk children who often miss out! Not at Candlelight Ranch!! Ziplines, equine therapy, overnights in a treehouse for all!
Canine Angels Service Teams

Canine Angels Service Teams

Trains assistance dogs (free-of-charge) for recipients ages 5 to 25 who have physical and developmental disabilities such as spinal cord injuries and autism.
Canine Assistants

Canine Assistants

Bringing great dogs & special people together! Placing service & companion canines with kids & adults with mobility difficulty, diabetes, epilepsy & other medical needs. Teaching disabilities awareness, K-9 Kids reading programs, & Animal Assisted Therapy.
Canine Companions for Independence

Canine Companions for Independence

Canine Companions® is a nonprofit organization that provides expertly trained service dogs and ongoing support to adults, children and veterans with disabilities, free of charge.
Canine Companions for Independence, Colorado Chapter

Canine Companions for Independence, Colorado Chapter

Help give independence to people with disabilities! Canine Companions for Independence changes the lives of children and adults by providing highly trained assistance dogs.
Canines for Disabled Kids

Canines for Disabled Kids

We connect children with disabilities and service dogs that will help them on the road to becoming as independent as possible. Children with hearing impairments, autism and other disabilities thrive with their service dog, celebrating successes every day.
Center for Early Intervention on Deafness

Center for Early Intervention on Deafness

Maximizing communication potential through early education, family support and community audiology services.
Children of Vietnam

Children of Vietnam

Vulnerable children in Vietnam face hunger, inadequate healthcare, homelessness, and lack of education. Your support educates minds, mends bodies, shelters families, and builds bright futures.
Children with Autism and Special Needs: Growing, Learning & Succeeding

Children with Autism and Special Needs: Growing, Learning & Succeeding

Children with special needs deserve a chance to fulfill their potential. Our programs including Heartspring School, Pediatric Services and Autism Services teach kids with special needs life-skills that provide a path to independence.
Children's Corrective Surgery Society

Children's Corrective Surgery Society

Children deformed with birth defects, cleft lips, palates, crippled or visually impaired are physically and emotionally imprisoned without hope unless you help provide free surgery.
Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society

Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society

Support genetic research, treatment, & education for chromosome 18 affected individuals including Trisomy 18 - Edward's Syndrome, 18q-, 18p-, Ring 18, and Tetrasomy 18p. Help make chromosome 18 conditions the first treatable chromosome abnormalities.
Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation

Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation

Provides Quality of Life services and medical equipment to senior and disabled military vets living in the Veterans Home of California by raising funds for physical rehabilitation and skilled nursing equipment that is not provided by the State.
Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC)

Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC)

CSAAC is a nationally-recognized leader in developing science-based, state-of-the-art services for individuals with cognitive disabilities.
Connecticut Radio Information System

Connecticut Radio Information System

CRIS provides audio access to newspapers, magazines, and educational materials for people who are blind or print-challenged.
Cornerstone Montgomery, Inc.

Cornerstone Montgomery, Inc.

Cornerstone Montgomery empowers people living with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders to live, work, and integrate successfully within the community. We work with people in acute crisis and those who have long-term needs.
Cure JM Foundation

Cure JM Foundation

Dedicated to ending childhood suffering from Juvenile Myositis, Cure JM Foundation works toward a cure for children diagnosed with this set of rare autoimmune diseases.
Cure SMA

Cure SMA

Leading the way to a world without spinal muscular atrophy, the number one genetic cause of death for infants. We fund and direct comprehensive research that drives breakthroughs in treatment and care. We provide families the support they need for today.
Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's

Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's

We provide essential information, practical tools and inspiration to people living with Parkinson's disease. We fund early-phase, innovative research that focuses on exercise, speech, movement and other factors that affect quality of day to day living.
Deaf Children's Literacy Project

Deaf Children's Literacy Project

1 out of 1,000 newborns are born with profound hearing loss. We're giving deaf children the opportunity to learn, grow and excel at reading. Reading opens the door to their future and gives them the power of English to succeed.
Deaf-Blind Service Center

Deaf-Blind Service Center

We are committed to assisting individuals that are both deaf and blind to reach personal autonomy & attain highest quality of life possible. We provide training in communication methods, interpreters, guides, help with basic home tasks and other services.
Disabled Children's Fund

Disabled Children's Fund

Provides free services for disabled children worldwide (including kids of US Military): medical equipment and services, food, clothing, family respite care, adaptive learning activities, etc. Also provides COVID-19 Impact aid.
Dogs for Better Lives

Dogs for Better Lives

Our certified staff trains & places assistance dogs with deaf or hearing loss individuals, and children on the autism spectrum. Teachers & professionals use our canines in work with those who may benefit from their calming support.
Dogs for Diabetics

Dogs for Diabetics

Provide Medical-Alert Service dogs that detect hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in insulin-dependent diabetics to alert them or others to their condition before they become incapacitated.
Domestic Violence - Ending the Cycle

Domestic Violence - Ending the Cycle

We provide support, skills training, housing support for battered women & children who are victims of domestic violence, and sexual trafficking. Also providing job training placement for those disabled and suffering from domestic abuse and neglect.
Domestic Violence - Ending the Cycle, California Chapter

Domestic Violence - Ending the Cycle, California Chapter

Provides support, skills training, housing support for battered women and children living in California who are victims of domestic violence and sexual trafficking, and provides job training placement for persons disabled due to violence.
Domestic Violence - Ending the Cycle, Missouri Chapter

Domestic Violence - Ending the Cycle, Missouri Chapter

Provides support, skills training, housing support for battered women and children living in Missouri who are victims of domestic violence and sexual trafficking, and provides job training placement for persons disabled due to violence.
Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc.

Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc.

Helping families affected by autism. We provide grants & educational resources to help autistic & spectrum disorder children & adults gain access to diagnosis, therapy & specialized intervention programs to lead more active, independent lifestyles.
Dreams In Action International

Dreams In Action International

Bringing education, shelter, & self-sufficiency to disabled individuals, poor handicapped children, & underprivileged communities. Providing support to schools, group homes, & extraordinary economic development projects, worldwide.
Early Alert Canines

Early Alert Canines

Our dogs are trained to alert their diabetic partners of changes in blood sugar levels and avoid potentially life threatening low blood sugar events.
East Bay Innovations, Inc.

East Bay Innovations, Inc.

EBI provides services to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, and to adults who've became disabled from health crises, accidents and acts of violence.
EOD Warrior Foundation

EOD Warrior Foundation

Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians are highly trained military serving Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force. We improve quality of life for the EOD family by providing financial relief, scholarships, PTSD and physical, social & emotional support.
Exceptional Needs Network

Exceptional Needs Network

ENN is a volunteer organization offering support to those with special needs children. We offer camps for special needs children giving them the opportunity to camp with their peers while providing a well deserved respite for the parents.
FACES: The National Craniofacial Association

FACES: The National Craniofacial Association

Parents of babies born with craniofacial disorders need somewhere to turn while dealing with these birth defects. Their children require specialized reconstructive surgeries and we take care of the entire family while treatment is being received.
Families of Children Under Stress

Families of Children Under Stress

FOCUS supports families of children who are medically fragile or have developmental disabilities with support groups, hospital visits, critical information, respite childcare, medical equipment, summer camps, swim teams, and community activities.
Family Caregiver Alliance

Family Caregiver Alliance

FCA helps the diverse community of dedicated families, partners and friends who provide care for loved ones living with ALS, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, Parkinson's and other chronic disabling diseases that strike adults.
Folk-Time, Inc.

Folk-Time, Inc.

Connecting people with the shared experience of living with a mental illness through peer directed and community based activities.
Forward Stride

Forward Stride

We offer equine facilitated learning, rehabilitation services for those with disabilities as well as veterans. We are an inclusive riding program and volunteer program.
George Mark Children's House

George Mark Children's House

George Mark Children's House provides pediatric palliative care services to children with life limiting illnesses and their families.
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.

We use innovative training methods to place guide & service dogs, to provide increased independence and enhanced mobility to people who are blind, have low vision or other disabilities. All of our services are provided at no charge to the individual.
Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.

Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.

Partnering expertly raised & trained guide dogs with blind / visually impaired people to increase mobility, confidence & independence. Personalized training, extensive post-graduation & veterinary support for a lifetime provided free of charge.
Guide Dogs of America

Guide Dogs of America

The Organization transforms the lives of people who are blind, veterans, individuals with autism, and vulnerable populations in facilities through partnerships with service dogs.
Guide Dogs of Texas Inc

Guide Dogs of Texas Inc

Our highly-trained guide dogs are more than just the "eyes" for visually impaired Texans - they are loving and constant companions, providing them with freedom, mobility and independence to go about their daily lives
Hand In Hand Farm Inc

Hand In Hand Farm Inc

We strive to help whomever needs us. Incarcerated youth, elders in long-term care, children or adults with physical or mental disabilities.
Hearing Dog Program

Hearing Dog Program

The Hearing Dog Program trains dogs to alert people with hearing loss to important daily sounds, thereby improving their independence and quality of life.
Hearing Loss Association of America Inc

Hearing Loss Association of America Inc

48 million (20%) Americans have a hearing loss. We advocate for affordable hearing aids, accessible hearing healthcare, ADA compliance, and accessible assistive/emerging communication technologies.
Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled

Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled

Providing service monkeys and life-time support, free of charge, to veterans and others with disabilities, to assist with daily tasks, providing independence and companionship.
Helping Restore Ability

Helping Restore Ability

Children on ventilators, adults with spinal cord injuries, seniors with dementia - these are the people we keep safe and prevent hospitalization and nursing home placement.
Hope Strengthens Foundation

Hope Strengthens Foundation

Hope Strengthens Foundation mitigates financial stresses resulting from a life-threatening illness, disability or traumatic injury by paying directly for medical bills, specialized equipment, and treatments that insurance does not fully cover.
Horse Charities of America

Horse Charities of America

All horses are only one unlucky sale away from abuse & neglect! Over 65,000 young and healthy American horses were shipped across our borders to be slaughtered in 2019! Help us safeguard equines and share their healing magic & power with the public.
Illinois Spina Bifida Association

Illinois Spina Bifida Association

We work to improve the quality of life of individuals and families living with spina bifida by promoting skills development and independence, family outreach and advocacy, and providing targeted financial assistance.
International Hearing Dog

International Hearing Dog

International Hearing Dog trains dogs to go from shelter to service to assist people with hearing loss.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Inc.

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Inc.

CONNECT, UNITE and EMPOWER post-9/11 veterans while addressing critical veteran issues, including VA healthcare, education benefits, mental health resources, Traumatic Brain Injury, high unemployment and staggering suicide rates. A modern-day veteran hall.
Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind

Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind

Faithful assistance guide dogs are raised and trained to provide blind Israelis with independence, safe mobility and self-confidence. Clients receive the dogs for Free.
Jewish National Fund (Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael), Inc.

Jewish National Fund (Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael), Inc.

Helping build a bright, beautiful future for Israel. As a global environmental leader, we are planting trees, building reservoirs, creating parks and playgrounds for children, bringing life to the Negev Desert, and educating students around the world.
K9s For Warriors

K9s For Warriors

We rescue dogs and train and pair them with America's Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard veterans and active duty who suffer from PTSD, TBI or MST. Providing a life of dignity and independence for canines and Military heroes.
KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc.

KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc.

We provide professionally trained guide dogs for the blind & visually impaired, service dogs for persons with disabilities, and facility dogs who are trained to work with a professional in education, counseling, rehabilitation, & hospitals.
Lifehouse, Inc.

Lifehouse, Inc.

Improving quality of life for people with developmental disabilities in our community by providing lifetime of compassionate support in an atmosphere of respect, inspiration, purpose.
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

LightHouse promotes independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or have low vision through training, employment programs, Enchanted Hills Camp and more.
Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

We empower people who are blind, DeafBlind & blind with other disabilities by creating diverse, sustainable & meaningful employment opportunities. We foster self-confidence & instill a life changing affirmation of independence for those with vision loss.
Little Wishes

Little Wishes

Little Wishes provides wishes to seriously ill, hospitalized children giving them something to look forward to, easing discomfort, bringing moments of joy. www.littlewishes.org
MAITRI Compassionate Care

MAITRI Compassionate Care

No one should suffer or die alone. We provide compassionate, dignified, nonjudgmental, unconditional care for AIDS patients in need of hospice or 24hour care.
Marin Center for Independent Living

Marin Center for Independent Living

Serving people in Marin County with all types of disabilities to achieve their maximum level of sustainable independence as contributing, responsible and equal participants.
Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, Inc.

Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, Inc.

Friendly Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver 1,800 nutritious daily meals, reaching 2,200 frail, at-risk homebound seniors and elders countywide who receive 460,000 meals annually providing healthy food and good nutrition.
MSS

MSS

Providing individualized programs and support to people with intellectual and physical disabilities. We help them reach their personal goals and achieve their full potential.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Inc

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Inc

Multiple Sclerosis impacts individuals and their families. Our free national programs including helplines, education, crisis intervention, homecare grants, and assistive devices motivate, educate and empower MS patients and their loved ones.
Muscular Dystrophy - FSHD Society

Muscular Dystrophy - FSHD Society

We are accelerating research toward treatments and a cure for FSHD, the most prevalent hereditary muscular dystrophy. We activate and empower patients and families so that no one need face this disease alone.
Nation's Finest

Nation's Finest

We are a community-based nonprofit that addresses the overall wellness and reintegration of veterans of all eras. With a focus on housing assistance, behavioral health treatment, and case management, we pride ourselves on helping veterans help themselves.
National Association For Down Syndrome

National Association For Down Syndrome

Provides support for new parents/prenatal diagnosis, advocacy and referral for school-age children and innovative services for teens and adults with Down syndrome, as well as education for healthcare and medical professionals.
National Federation of the Blind

National Federation of the Blind

We help blind people live the lives they want. Through advocacy, scholarships for blind college students, grants for assistive technology, along with support groups.
National Federation of the Blind of PA

National Federation of the Blind of PA

We are committed to help newly blind people adjust to vision loss, and promote the full participation and integration of blind people in our communities.
National Police Defense Foundation Inc

National Police Defense Foundation Inc

Provides free medical & legal support services to law enforcement; posts $10,000 Safe Cop rewards leading to the arrest or conviction of cop killers; administers Operation Kids, child-safety programs & lifesaving operations worldwide.
National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc.

National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc.

Turkey populations are declining. Hunters must get involved in saving their habitat and protect a lifestyle of responsible hunting. Save the habitat...Save the hunt.
NEADS INC

NEADS INC

NEADS canines bring independence & assistance to disabled veterans, children with autism & people who are deaf or disabled. Our specially trained Assistance Dogs also work with teachers & therapists and in courtrooms & hospitals.
Neurological Vocational Services

Neurological Vocational Services

People with neurological medical conditions (traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy) desire independence through rewarding employment. Funding supports counseling, training, job tryouts, job placement, job site retention assistance.
North Bay Developmental Disabilities Services

North Bay Developmental Disabilities Services

Coordinates and purchases services for persons with developmental disabilities and their families, or infants and toddlers who are at risk for developmental disabilities.
Operation Changing Lives, Inc.

Operation Changing Lives, Inc.

Perform life-altering oral/facial surgeries on disadvantaged patients who suffer from facial deformity or pain due to injury , disease, or congenital disorder in U.S.
Operation Comfort

Operation Comfort

Providing Wounded, Ill, and Injured Service Members and their immediate family adaptive programming to include cycling, sled hockey, Yoga, woodworking, adaptive sport clinics, and community reintegration outings
Outdoors for All Foundation

Outdoors for All Foundation

Outdoors for All enriches the lives of 3,000 children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation thanks to the support of over 800 volunteers.
Oxford House, Inc.

Oxford House, Inc.

Oxford House is a concept in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. These self-run, self-supported homes work & represent a remarkably effective and low-cost method emphasizing long term recovery. Donations support expansion & opening of houses.
Pachyonychia Congenita Project

Pachyonychia Congenita Project

PC is a debilitating, rare skin disease that causes pain, blisters, calluses & cysts. PC Project serves patients & physicians/scientists with accurate information based on genetically confirmed cases to aid in diagnosis, treatment & research.
Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Injury Education and Training Foundation (ETF)

Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Injury Education and Training Foundation (ETF)

They fought to protect us. Give these courageous survivors/veterans the tools to improve their quality of life. Support spinal cord injury and disease research, clinical studies, education, disability rights, sports programs.
Parkinson's and Brain Research Foundation

Parkinson's and Brain Research Foundation

Less Expenses. More Research. More Results. 98 cents of every dollar spent goes to research. 44 million live with Parkinsons and Alzheimers and related dementia. 21st Century cutting edge research can cure Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Join us now!
Patriot Paws Service Dogs

Patriot Paws Service Dogs

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs trains service dogs of the highest quality and provides them at no cost to disabled American veterans and others with mobility disabilities and/or PTSD in order to help restore their physical and emotional independence.
Paws for Purple Hearts

Paws for Purple Hearts

Teaching Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) to train service dogs for fellow Veterans with physical disabilities and combat-related injuries.
Paws With A Cause

Paws With A Cause

PAWS raises puppies and custom-trains Assistance Dogs to provide opportunities for people with disabilities and communities to live with dignity, companionship, and confidence.
Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation

Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation

To honor the sacrifices of Pennsylvania's Military Veterans, this organization is dedicated to supporting and assisting these Veterans, their families, and the organizations that serve them.
PHAME Academy

PHAME Academy

Your support allows adults with developmental disabilities to build impressive artistic talents through classes, build confidence through performances, and build a vibrant, creative community.
Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center

Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center

Individuals with developmental disabilities can hold jobs and become independent. Help us provide programs supporting their continued success. They deserve your help!
Project MEND

Project MEND

Committed to improving the lives of individuals living with disabilities and illness through the refurbishment, reuse, and distribution of medical equipment and other assistive technology.
Rebuilding Together San Francisco

Rebuilding Together San Francisco

Change a Neighborhood, Change a Life! In April and October, RTSF mobilizes volunteers to repair homes and renovate nonprofit facilities and schools in San Francisco.
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley

Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley

Ensuring safe and healthy housing through critical home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners - primarily seniors, military veterans, individuals with disabilities, and families with children, at no cost to the recipient.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association RSDSA

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association RSDSA

Providing support, education, and hope to everyone affected by the pain, isolation and disability caused by CRPS/RSD. We fund research to develop better treatments and to find a cure.
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation Inc

Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation Inc

Restless Leg Syndrome is no longer a rare disease. It can be painful, disrupting sleep and reducing the quality of life. We provide education and support to millions with RLS and fund research toward a cure for this debilitating neurological disease.
Ride Connection Inc

Ride Connection Inc

Ride Connection provides free, customer-focused, safe, reliable transportation options for seniors and people with disabilities in the Portland metro area.
San Diego Brain Injury Foundation

San Diego Brain Injury Foundation

Brain injuries can happen to anyone anytime (accidents, sport injuries, concussions, strokes, aneurysms, tumors, military related injuries and illness). We offer hope, resources and support.
Schurig Center For Brain Injury Recovery

Schurig Center For Brain Injury Recovery

Brain Injury, Stroke and Concussion Support - you are not alone. Offering continued rehabilitation, education, support and community. Helping people not only survive, but thrive.
Scleroderma Research Foundation

Scleroderma Research Foundation

SRF leads the battle against scleroderma. We fund, and facilitate the most promising scientific research that will result in improved therapies - and ultimately a cure - for this life-threatening and debilitating disease.
Second Sense

Second Sense

Vision loss is about more than just a loss of sight. It is about loss of confidence, loss of mobility, loss of independence. Our training changes that, giving adults and seniors with new vision loss control over their lives again.
SEEC Corporation

SEEC Corporation

SEEC helps people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to live, work and thrive in their communities. Your donations make these opportunities possible for over 350 men and women in the Washington D.C. metro area.
Seedlings Braille Books for Children

Seedlings Braille Books for Children

Open the world to blind children by putting high-quality, free and low-cost Braille books at their fingertips! From toddler board books to literary classics. Every $10 donation makes another book possible!
Seeing Eye, Inc.

Seeing Eye, Inc.

The Seeing Eye enhances the independence, dignity, & self-confidence of blind & visually impaired people through the use of Seeing Eye® dogs. We breed, raise, & train our dogs; and teach our students how to handle & care for their new Seeing Eye dogs.
Segs4Vets

Segs4Vets

Restoring mobility to veterans and first responders who sustained severe injuries resulting in permanent disability while serving the United States. Support of Segs4Vets helps award Universally Designed Mobility Devices.
Semper Fi & America's Fund

Semper Fi & America's Fund

The Fund is a top-rated nonprofit that provides wounded, ill, and injured Veterans and their families with financial assistance and lifetime support. Our focus is in service member and family support, transition to civilian life, and wellness programming.
Service Dogs, Inc.

Service Dogs, Inc.

Rescuing canines and giving them purpose by providing people with disabilities independence, freedom, security and safety. We train rescue dogs to become hearing dogs, service dogs, courthouse facility dogs and emergency service dogs.
Servicemembers Undertaking Disabled Sports

Servicemembers Undertaking Disabled Sports

Our adaptive sports program helps facilitate the mental & physical rehabilitation process for wounded, injured and ill Service Members returning from overseas military deployments in Iraq & Afghanistan.
Shriners Hospitals for Children

Shriners Hospitals for Children

Changing lives every day through pediatric specialty care, world-class research & medical education. We treat children suffering from burns, spinal cord injuries, cleft lip & palate and orthopaedic conditions, regardless of ability to pay.
Sight Into Sound

Sight Into Sound

For over 50 years, SIS has served the blind and print impaired community by offering free radio reading, custom recordings and audio descriptive services.
Silver Star Families of America

Silver Star Families of America

Help our wounded, ill and injured military veterans! We are dedicated to supporting and assisting veterans and their families from ALL branches of our Armed Forces and from ALL Wars. Help honor our most deserving population and donate.
SonRise Equestrian Foundation

SonRise Equestrian Foundation

Using horses to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth living with social, emotional or physical challenges, including terminal illness.
South Jersey Horse Rescue

South Jersey Horse Rescue

Saving horses from slaughter is what we do. We provide a loving sanctuary to abandoned neglected, abused horses. 100% volunteer run, we operate solely on donations, which pay for food, medicine, veterinary services, shelter, farrier and dental services.
Special Olympics Northern California

Special Olympics Northern California

Special Olympics is a year round athletic program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Training and competitions are offered in 12 Olympic style sports at no cost.
Special Olympics Ohio

Special Olympics Ohio

Special Olympics Ohio provides year-round sports training and competition for 22,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We use sports, health education, and leadership programs to empower people with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics Oklahoma

Special Olympics Oklahoma

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide a year-round program of sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics Texas Inc

Special Olympics Texas Inc

Thousands of intellectually disabled children and adults experience joy, social inclusion, healthy living, self-confidence and important life-skills gained through our year-round sports-training and competitions.
Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania

Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania

SBAWP improves the quality of life for people with spina bifida and other disabilities and their families by providing direct services, education and advocacy.
Spinal Cord Injury Network International

Spinal Cord Injury Network International

Auto accidents, falls, sports injuries, disease. Newly disabled, and families are faced with frustrations, emotional trauma & social barriers. We assist with information of best possible care & resources, to live a full, productive life.
Sunshine Foundation

Sunshine Foundation

We answer the dreams of chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children whose families cannot fulfill their requests due to financial strain.
Support For Families Of Children With Disabilities

Support For Families Of Children With Disabilities

Providing information, education, and support to San Francisco families of children with any kind of disability or special healthcare need to help all children flourish!
Take a Warrior Fishing

Take a Warrior Fishing

Warriors, veterans, military personnel & their families enjoy adaptive and therapeutic recreational fishing adventures. Local communities come together to support & honor our veterans. We also do fishing events for kids with special needs.
Talking Book and Braille Services - Oregon State Library

Talking Book and Braille Services - Oregon State Library

Books and magazines in audio and Braille format are loaned to Oregon citizens who are blind or print-disabled. This is a free service.
Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation

Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation

Providing immediate assistance to wounded, ill or injured Special Operations service members and their families. Our health and rehabilitative therapy activities foster a sense of well-being, offer encouragement, and assist service members in recovery.
That Man May See, Inc.

That Man May See, Inc.

We are a foundation that supports vision research, patient care, and resident education at the Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco.
United States Adaptive Recreation Center

United States Adaptive Recreation Center

Disabled children and adults receive specialized one-on-one instruction and adaptive equipment in outdoor recreation therapy activities to improve physical, emotional, and social health and functioning.
USA Hockey Foundation

USA Hockey Foundation

Hockey is for Everyone! Strengthening American hockey by providing support in six areas: participation, opportunity, safety, player development, education & commemoration. Provide education & training for youth, adults & people w/ disabilities.
Valley Forge Educational Services

Valley Forge Educational Services

Preparing children and adults with special needs to realize their potential as contributing members of the community. Providing innovative, therapeutic programs to students and families.
Veterans Airlift Command

Veterans Airlift Command

Flights for those who sacrificed for us. Free private air transportation for post 9/11 combat wounded heroes/veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots.
Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

We provide veterans in need the best legal counsel free of charge to regain their rightfully earned care, benefits, & compensation, by challenging the VA in federal courts; we provide specialized training to attorneys to fight for veterans.
Victory Ranch, Inc.

Victory Ranch, Inc.

Programs conducted: 1. About the Horse Program for disadvantaged youth. 2. Horse Art Program for youth and Veterans. 3. Veterans Ranch Visit Program.
Wayfinder Family Services

Wayfinder Family Services

Ensures that children, youth and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn. We serve individuals with visual impairment and additional disabilities, as well as at-risk youth in the child welfare system with medical and mental health challenges.
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association Foundation

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association Foundation

Child with Down syndrome learns swimming in Toddler Swimming, teen with Autism explores creativity in Ceramics, Prom invites adults out for dinner and dancing.
Wilderness Inquiry

Wilderness Inquiry

Enjoy our natural environment! Help us provide inclusive and accessible outdoor experiences to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across the country. From urban youth to adults with disabilities, our motto is "Anyone, anytime, anywhere!"
Williams Syndrome Association, Inc.

Williams Syndrome Association, Inc.

Cardiovascular disease, developmental delays & learning disabilities. WSA provides resources, support & the latest medical information to help individuals at diagnosis and throughout their lives. We know the challenges first-hand and are here to help!

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