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Animal Care
Animal Care

Animal Care

  • Service Animal Training
  • Shelters for Lost or Abandoned Animals
  • Wildlife Habitat Conservation
  • Zoos and Aquariums
  • Animal Rights

Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture

  • Musical Literacy
  • Childhood Art Education
  • Musical Performances
  • Dance Performances
  • Public Television and Radio
  • Painting, Sculpture, Visual Arts

Children and Youth Services
Children and Youth Services

Children and Youth Services

  • Orphanages and Foster Care
  • Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment
  • Scouting Organizations
  • Missing Children
  • Youth Mentoring Origanizations
  • Farm and Agriculture Organizations
  • After-school and Before-school Programs

Cultural Preservation
Cultural Preservation

Cultural Preservation

  • American Indian/Native American Culture
  • African American Culture
  • Hispanic/Latino Culture
  • Southeast Asian Culture
  • Middle Eastern Culture
  • Other Cultural Groups

Educational Institutions
Educational Institutions

Educational Institutions

  • Primary Education
  • High Schools/Secondary Education
  • Private and Charter Schools
  • Universities and Colleges
  • Vocational and Technical Training

Elder Care
Elder Care

Elder Care

  • Shut-in Visits
  • Nursing Home Visits
  • Senior Community Centers
  • Life Review and Story Preservation
  • Senior Advocacy

Emergency and Disaster Relief
Emergency and Disaster Relief

Emergency and Disaster Relief

  • First Responder Support, i.e., Police, Fire, EMT
  • Disaster Preparation and Prevention
  • Aid to Local Disaster Victims
  • Aid to Worldwide Disaster Victims

Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection

  • Public Beautification 
  • Recycling 
  • Parks and Nature Preserves
  • Botanical Gardens and Greenways
  • Clean Water and Waterways
  • Air Quality Improvement
  • Promotion of Renewable Energy

Family Services
Family Services

Family Services

  • Battered Women and Children Services
  • Immigrant and Refugee Care
  • Families of Sick Children
  • Hospice and End of Life Care

Health Research and Education
Health Research and Education

Health Research and Education

  • Cancer Research
  • Heart Disease
  • Juvenile, Adult, and Type 2 Diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Respiratory Diseases
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Deafness and Blindness Prevention
  • Other Disease Prevention and Treatment

Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation

  • Historic Buildings and Architecture
  • Museums
  • Local History Education
  • Historic Monuments and Markers

Hospitals and Medical Care
Hospitals and Medical Care

Hospitals and Medical Care

  • Sick or Terminally Ill Children
  • Hospital Volunteers and Candy Stripers
  • Affordable Medical Clinics
  • Foreign Medical Teams
  • Dental Health Clinics

Housing
Housing

Housing

  • Homeless Shelters
  • Home Building for Needy Families
  • Affordable/Low Income Housing

Hunger
Hunger

Hunger

  • Food Pantries
  • Soup Kitchens
  • Home Meal Delivery for Elderly
  • Community Gardening

Informal Education
Informal Education

Informal Education

  • Child Reading and Literacy
  • Adult Reading and Literacy
  • Libraries and Bookmobiles
  • Financial Literacy
  • Early Childhood Education

People with Physical and Mental Disabilities
People with Physical and Mental Disabilities

People with Physical and Mental Disabilities

  • Special Needs Children
  • Special Needs Adults
  • Special Needs Athletics
  • Blind Services

Public Health and Welfare
Public Health and Welfare

Public Health and Welfare

  • Blood Donations
  • Drug and Alcohol Abuse
  • Societies against Drunk Driving
  • Obesity Awareness
  • AIDS/HIV Prevention and Treatment
  • Health Fairs

Religious and Spiritual Organizations
Religious and Spiritual Organizations

Religious and Spiritual Organizations

  • Vacation Bible Schools
  • Foreign and Domestic Missions
  • Religious Education 
  • Religious Tolerance
  • Faith-based Relief Groups

Social Justice and Civil Rights
Social Justice and Civil Rights

Social Justice and Civil Rights

  • Voting Rights and Registration
  • Indigent Legal Services
  • International Peace and Security
  • Minority Group Protection
  • Public Benefits Advocacy

Veterans and Service Personnel
Veterans and Service Personnel

Veterans and Service Personnel

  • Disabled Veterans
  • Wounded Warrior Projects
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome Care
  • Homeless Veterans
  • Away-from-home Service Personnel 

Strength Cards
Administrator
Administrator

Administrator

I'm good at supporting the behind the scenes system to ensure things flow smoothly.

Artisan
Artisan

Artisan

I create visual images or graphics that elicit emotion, engage people, and move them to action.

Connector
Connector

Connector

I make introductions and help new relationships thrive.

Craftsman
Craftsman

Craftsman

I enjoy building things and working with my hands.

Educator
Educator

Educator

I have a unique ability to communicate in a way that people can understand.

Facilitator
Facilitator

Facilitator

I enjoy listening attentively and helping others obtain clarity.

Host-Hostess
Host-Hostess

Host-Hostess

I like to provide an environment that brings people together.

Influencer
Influencer

Influencer

I have an existing base of followers. People listen to, trust and follow my lead.

Innovator
Innovator

Innovator

I come up with new and better ideas and can make them come to life.

Investor
Investor

Investor

I proactively seek investment opportunities into social causes and organizations.

Mediator
Mediator

Mediator

I like helping two opposing sides resolve an issue and come to an agreement.

Processor/Creator
Processor/Creator

Processor/Creator

I enjoy creating processes for efficiency and organization.

Professional
Professional

Professional

I enjoy sharing my experience, business acumen, and wisdom with others.

Project Manager
Project Manager

Project Manager

I lead individuals and teams to execute projects or events from beginning to end.

Salesperson/Champion
Salesperson/Champion

Salesperson/Champion

I have an ability to help others see the value in supporting a cause or organization.

Social Media Expert
Social Media Expert

Social Media Expert

I'm great with online social networks and social tools and like to help others capitalize on their opportunities.

Tech Savant
Tech Savant

Tech Savant

I'm able to help with your computer and technology issues (either one).

Troubleshooter
Troubleshooter

Troubleshooter

I am good at solving problems and always up for a challenge.

Volunteer
Volunteer

Volunteer

When I give of my time and talents, I am living my higher purpose.

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