America's Best Local Charities

Disability Charities in your state of VA
Faith Works Coalition - Virginia Beach

Faith Works Coalition

Helping low income home-owners; men, women & families, elderly and disabled in Virginia Beach & Chesapeake Virginia. Remain safe and healthy in their own homes, by providing essential home repairs caused by time or disasters such as fire or hurricane.

Virginia Beach, VA
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.

Salem, VA
KOVAR Corporation - Williamsburg

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.

Williamsburg, VA
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A Helping Paw Inc

A Helping Paw Inc

Imagine innocent animals neglected, abused and left for death. With your support A Helping Paw changes their future, ends their suffering, gives the gift of LIFE. Our no-kill solutions gives hope to helpless abandoned dogs and cats.

Buzzards Bay, MA
A Kitty's Purrsuit of Happiness

A Kitty's Purrsuit of Happiness

Veteran-based no-kill, cage-free safe rehabilitation sanctuary for homeless stray & feral cats who are injured and have special needs. 100% of donations provide spay/neuter, medical, surgical, vaccination needs, TNR & networking to help all animals.

Spring Branch, TX
A New Leash on Life

A New Leash on Life

Enhancing people's lives by training Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs & Rescued Dogs. We teach prison inmates to train shelter dogs into well-mannered companion dogs. Our trained Service Dogs provide assistance & independence to those with disabilities.

Norman, OK
Adapta

Adapta

Support services for individuals living with symptoms of brain injury & mental health conditions.

Rochester, MN
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.

Houston, TX
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.

Columbia, MD
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.

Austin, TX
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.

Austin, TX
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.

San Diego, CA
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.

San Mateo, CA
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.

San Francisco, CA
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.

San Jose, CA
Bello Machre, Inc.

Bello Machre, Inc.

We provide direct care, guidance and opportunity to people with developmental disabilities throughout Maryland, serving 330 people through residential, personal support, community learning, supportive employment, and day programs in 49 community homes.Â

Glen Burnie, MD
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.

Los Angeles, CA
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.

Los Angeles, CA
Bonita House, Inc.

Bonita House, Inc.

Provides behavioral health residential and outpatient services for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.

Oakland, CA
Born 2 Be Therapeutic Equestrian Center Inc

Born 2 Be Therapeutic Equestrian Center Inc

Therapeutic equine assisted horse 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.

Valley View, TX
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!

Austin, TX
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.

Grants Pass, OR
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.

Colorado Springs, CO
Center for Early Intervention on Deafness

Center for Early Intervention on Deafness

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

Berkeley, CA
Children's Disability Service Association

Children's Disability Service Association

Our mission is to provide life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities.

Annandale, MN
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.Â

Chula Vista, CA
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.

Windsor, CT
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.

Rockville, MD
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.

Seattle, WA
Dogs for Diabetics

Dogs for Diabetics

Alert canines help save lives. We train and provide insulin-dependent diabetics with medical-alert service dogs. Our service dogs detect low blood sugar levels, notify caregivers and those with diabetes of danger before levels reach critical lows.

Concord, CA
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.

Marlow Heights, MD
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.

Marlow Heights, MD
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.

Marlow Heights, MD
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.

Concord, CA
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.

San Leandro, CA
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 reconstructive surgeries. Providing families emotional support, financial assistance & summer camp to children & teens.

Chattanooga, TN
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.

Atlanta, GA
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.

San Francisco, CA
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.

Beaverton, OR
Friends of Children With Special Needs

Friends of Children With Special Needs

Fremont, CA
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.

San Leandro, CA
Guide Dogs of Texas Inc

Guide Dogs of Texas Inc

The lives of Texans with blindness are transformed through training with our professionally certified and personally matched guide dogs, helping increase their mobility, freedom and independence.

San Antonio, TX
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.

Lebanon, OR
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.

San Francisco, CA
Helping Hands East Bay

Helping Hands East Bay

Alameda, CA
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.

Arlington, Te
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.

Marblehead, MA
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.

San Rafael, CA
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

LightHouse promotes the independence, equality and self-reliance of children and adults who are blind or have low vision through multi-faceted services and programs.

San Francisco, CA
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.

Seattle, WA
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

San Anselmo, CA
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.

San Francisco, CA
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.

San Rafael, CA
Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, Inc.

Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, Inc.

MOWCC provides nutritious daily meals to over 2,600 frail homebound elders throughout Contra Costa County. Volunteers deliver 1.5 million meals to these seniors annually, allowing them to remain in the comfort and security of their own homes.

Martinez, CA
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.

St. Paul, MN
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.

Santa Rosa, CA
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.

Park Ridge, Il
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.

Manchester, CT
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.

Levittown, PA
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.

Seattle, WA
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.

Seattle, WA
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.

Portland, OR
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!

San Francisco, CA
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.

San Antonio, TX
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.

San Francisco, CA
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.

San Jose, CA
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.

Portland, OR
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.

San Diego, CA
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.

Larkspur, CA
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.

Silver Spring, MD
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.

Dripping Springs, TX
Servicemembers Undertaking Disabled Sports

Servicemembers Undertaking Disabled Sports

Our adaptive sports program helps facilitate the mental & physical rehabilitation process for wounded, injured & ill Service Members. SUDS offers a variety of adaptive sports helping veterans confront challenges,redefine capabilities & promote mobility.

San Antonio, TX
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.

Houston, TX
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.

Clever, MO
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.

Danville, CA
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.

Egg Harbor City, NJ
Special Olympics Northern California

Special Olympics Northern California

Special Olympics offers year round programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the areas of sports, health, education, leadership and inclusion advocacy. SONC serves nearly 36,000 athletes with support from 34,000 volunteers.

Pleasant Hill, CA
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.

Columbus, OH
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.

Tulsa, OK
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.

Pflugerville, TX
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.

Wexford, PA
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.

Southampton, PA
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!

San Francisco, CA
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.

Salem, OR
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.

San Francisco, CA
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.

Big Bear Lake, CA
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.

Malvern , PA
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.

Reno, NV
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.

Los Angeles, CA

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