Compassion International is a child-advocacy ministry that pairs compassionate people with those who are suffering from poverty. The ministry releases children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. The goal is for each child to become a responsible and fulfilled adult. Compassion International serves poor and needy children around the world by providing food, water, education, and community services.

“Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services is dedicated to assisting those in need by alleviating their immediate pain and problems and moving them toward self-sufficiency and financial independence.” We meet immediate hunger and other needs throughout greater Sacramento.

Our mission is to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.

Tens of thousands of volunteers, donors and supporters advance the Make-A-Wish^® vision to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a critical illness. In the United States and its territories, on average, a wish is granted every 34 minutes. We believe a wish experience can be a game-changer. This one belief guides us and inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve.

Agape International Missions (AIM) is a nonprofit organization working to help girls caught up in the child sex trade in Cambodia.

“One Tree Planted is 501C3 charity based in Vermont.  We make it simple for you to plant trees around the world.  One dollar plants one tree.”

We are called to serve the people in greatest need around the world, to relieve their suffering and to promote the transformation of their condition of life.”

“World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.”

Joni and Friends is answering the call in the Gospel of Luke 14, “invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind and you will be blessed…make them come in so my house will be full.”

The Four Things We Do: 

1. Evangelize people affected by disabilities and their families

2. Train, disciple, and mentor people affected by disabilities

3. Multiply disability effective churches

4. Promote a biblical worldview on disability through education and policy

Calvary Special Needs works to teach pastors and church leaders how to accommodate families affected by disability.  Most families with special needs find it very difficult to attend worship services or feel connected to a local church.  We are working to remove the barriers; whether actual or perceived, that may exist.

“Show Hope is a movement to care for orphans. We work to restore hope by breaking down barriers that exist between waiting children and loving families.” Among many other things, Show Hope raises money to fund adoptions.

The objective of St. Jude’s is to end childhood cancer.

“The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.”

The Salvation Army is an integral part of the Christian Church, although distinctive in government and practice. The Army’s doctrine follows the mainstream of Christian belief and its articles of faith emphasise God’s saving purposes. Its objects are ‘the advancement of the Christian religion… of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole.’

Our mission:    Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Our vision:   A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA) is a national leader in the areas of rescue, adoption and welfare and has worked tirelessly for over 150 years to put an end to animal abuse and neglect.

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.