American Red Cross: Helps keep people safe every day, as well as in an emergency thanks to caring, supportive people in the community. Pages for the Armed Forces Emergency Services

Food for the Hungry: Christian relief and development organization dedicated to meeting physical and spiritual needs around the world. Offers a chance to provide help through child sponsorship

Food Not Bombs: Features a list of chapters throughout the world, reprintable flyers, vegetarian recipes and news

Habitat for Humanity International: A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need. Active in the U.S. and over sixty other nations

National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses: Serves facilities that provide lodging to patients and families during medical emergencies. Features list of homes located in the US

Oxfam International: A group of non-governmental organizations from three continents working worldwide to fight poverty and injustice

Ronald McDonald House Charities: Provides comfort and care to children and their families by supporting Ronald McDonald Houses in communities around the world and by making grants to other not-for-profit organizations whose programs help children in need

United Way of America: A national system of volunteers, contributors, and local charities helping people in their own communities. Links to local United Way organizations and other charitable organizations worldwide

World Vision International: Christian relief and development organization assisting 70 million people each year in its quest to end poverty, fight hunger and transform lives

YMCA Canada: YMCA Canada is the national body for 64 Canadian member Associations

YMCAs in England: Providing services and programs for families throughout England