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Why So Savvy: Since the devastating Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion on April 20, 2010, The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has been working tirelessly to coordinate information to the media and the public on the possible impacts on the hundreds of species of birds in the Gulf Coast region, including the coordination of volunteer efforts and ensuring...
Why So Savvy: It's important to be reminded that the victims of the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile are still very much in need of urgent help and Brother's Brother Foundation is one of the most respected agencies for quickly and efficiently coordinating and distributing goods where they're needed most. Since the earthquake hit Haiti on January 12th,...
Why So Savvy: Simple name, simple mission. Books for Africa collects, sorts, ships and distributes books to a literarily-deprived Africa. Since 1988, Books for Africa has shipped over 22 million high-quality text and library books in more than 45 African countries, but millions more are needed. Find out how you can participate here.
Why So Savvy: Selling gently-worn celebrity attire is big business, which means lots of money for worthy children's charities. Founded by actors Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley Whitford, Clothes Off Our Back has raised nearly $4 million for charities like Feeding America, Children's Hospital UCLA, and Malaria No More. Keep track of their...
Why So Savvy: There aren't enough superlatives to do justice to this incredible organization. As the 4th poorest state in America with over 18% of the population living below the Federal Poverty Line, Arkansas Rice Depot's mission is to find sustainable solutions to a devastating situation and succeeds by keeping costs low and mobilizing the community....
Why So Savvy: One of the recipients of support from "Idol Gives Back," The Children's Health Fund is the leading provider of pediatric care to our country's uninsured homeless and low-income children and their families. You may have seen their mobile-based healthcare units around the country, but did you know healthcare is provided...
Why So Savvy: In addition to leading the fight against animal cruelty, including rescuing animals, pressuring the food industry to improve animal welfare practices, and introducing animal rights legislation, the Humane Society runs a knowledgeable, online animal care and adoption community as well as provides low-cost veterinarian care at select clinics...
Why So Savvy: It is estimated that every 14 seconds, a child is orphaned in sub-Saharan Africa through abandonment or parental death and Flying Kites picks up where the limitations of an impoverished society leaves off. With an emphasis on compassion, advocacy and leadership and by providing exemplary child care, including nurturing homes, locally grown...
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