Big Cat Preserves are not zoos; they’re sanctuaries where the animals come first in the eyes of the operators. They exist to provide shelter and habitat for exotic animals that have been abused, neglected or abandoned by those unable or unwilling to care for the magnificent animals after they have been removed from the wild and most likely no longer possessive o...

Making a real difference in the life of a child can be one of the most rewarding endeavors an individual could contemplate. The commitment could be as simple as a monetary contribution to a charitable fund with the stated purpose of improving the lives of underprivileged children in far-away places or personal involvement in the daily life of a child in your community...

Saving a dog from an animal shelter or humane society is one of the most soul-satisfying things a dog lover can do. Doing this successfully depends on knowing what you need in a dog, and how to determine which dog at the shelter can fit your life. Make sure to read some of the articles on this dream to make this process successful.

Take your dog to visit someone who doesn’t get many visitors – maybe someone at a senior citizen’s home, hospital, group home or a disabled neighbor.If your dog is easygoing, you may choose to use him as a therapy dog. Either way they will enjoy the company and your dog will love the extra attention.

Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that was founded by Robert A. Citron as Educational Expeditions International in 1971 near Boston (USA). It is one of the largest global underwriters of scientific field research in archaeology, paleontology, marine life, biodiversity, ecosystems and wildlife. For over forty years, Earthwatch has deliver...

Emerald Keepers is a group of volunteers leading a growing community-based effort to care for our coastal community, ensure Coronado’s sustainability for generations to come, and serve as a model for other communities. Emerald Keepers’ mission is to educate the community to develop and celebrate more sustainable practices and strive to be a model city for...

Emerald Keepers has a Free LIttle Bag Library at Boney's Bayside Market has been a big success. But we need your help. If you have extra reusable bags, please consider donating them to the library. The Bag Library operates under the same principle as the Free Little Book Libraries. If you need a shopping bag, you take one. But we do need the community's help in keepi...

You may be wondering how you could help raise money for your favorite charity. Hosting a fundraiser at your home or a community facility to which you have access may be easier and more fulfilling than you understand while providing an opportunity to have a little fun while generating needed cash for your charity. Once you have decided whether your home is an appropria...

Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate sub-standard housing and homelessness throughout the world. With the use of volunteer labor they rehabilitate and build simple, decent houses alongside their partner families. The homes are not “given” to their partner families but require the investment of hundreds of...

Homelessness has reached epidemic proportions in cities and towns scattered around the globe and the plight of the homeless has become the focus of a broad base of organizations in the various communities that endeavor to improve this tragic situation by whatever means possible. Typically, these non-profit organizations survive by using government aid, donations, foun...

One of the most frequently visited gardens and a popular location for wedding ceremonies in the Park, the stunning Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden displays approximately 1,600 roses of more than 130 varieties on a three-acre site full of fragrance, color, and beauty. The garden is in bloom from March through December, with the roses usually at their peak in Apr...

Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 3.7 million athletes in more than 170 countries. Special Olympics competitions are held every day, all over the world—including local, national and regional competitions, adding up to abou...

Macaw Recovery Network helps macaws to recover and go back to their natural habitat. You can volunteer and help in every day tasks, donate or just visit to admire these beautiful, highly intelligent birds.

No doubt you have life skills or a talent that can be an invaluable resource to a child, co-worker or neighbor that finds themselves in challenging or vulnerable circumstances. Your pledge to act as a mentor might just be a good fit with an otherwise talented person that will greatly benefit from one-on-one attention. You could really make a difference in the life of ...

The most vulnerable victims of poverty and political upheaval are orphaned children. Unable to earn an income and defenseless against most of civilization’s evils, parentless children struggle to subsist throughout the world and are dependent upon the largesse of others in their community to survive and ultimately prosper as independent, productive adults. Orpha...