State/Regional Organization – Page 6 – Civic Engagement Clearinghouse

Union Gospel Misson

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

UGM is determined to restore the God-given dignity of people by sharing and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ, providing without discrimination:
• Meals, shelter, outreach and chaplaincy services that relieve suffering and renew hope.
• Life recovery programs that offer freedom from addictive lifestyles.
• Education and job preparation that equip for successful living.
• Affordable housing that fosters community and personal contribution.
• Preventative programs that build healthy families.

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

This organization preserves and protects the Turnbull wildlife and habitat near Cheney Washington, while also providing education through its many partner programs. This organization is all about conserving and preserving Turnbull, and they do this with their many different types of management (e.g. Habitat, Fire, and Elk management). Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge has many different volunteering opportunities for people to help with. These opportunities include assisting with wildlife research, environment education, administration, maintenance, habitat restoration, and trail maintenance.

Toys for Tots

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas.
This program collects and distributes new unrawpped toys by local donations, those purchased by the foundation, and those donated by corporations. The foundation aims to unite members of local communities in a common cause to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas.

SpokAnimal

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

SpokAnimal is an animal shelter that is dedicated to helping animals in need. They give animals a place to live where they provide them with care. They give them food, exercise, and health needs. Most importantly, they help these animals find forever homes.

Special Olympics Washington

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

This organization is amazing. Their whole purpose, is to provide students in the state of Washington who have special needs and disabilities with the opportunity to play sports. They partner with school districts and community centers to create teams and local sports organizations. They treat their sports just like the Olympics we all watch on TV every four years.

Soldier’s Angels

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

The purpose of this organization is to provide a place where anyone can send letters to active duty or veteran members of the forces. They give locations where you can drop of your letters and they mail them out or you can mail them to their head location and then they mail them out to troops. This organization gives the members of the military support and encouragement for all they do and all they have sacrificed. They not only deliver letters but also hold donations, so they are able to send care packages and essential needs to the ones currently serving.
Not only can any community give recognition for these hard-working solders, but they also can helo them once they have come back from overseas jobs. There is a program called ‘Fund A Scholar’ where the program helps members of the military complete their degree or find a future once they are either retiring out or simply wanting a degree for progress forward in their lives.