American Red Cross - For over 130 years Red Cross volunteers have been guided by a single principle: to help people in need, regardless of race, religion, gender, or national origin. The Red Cross has been there, and will continue to be there -- first, best and always -- for disaster victims in need of food, clothing and shelter.

Mercy Corps helps more than seven million people each year recover from disasters, build stronger communities and find their own solutions to poverty.

Second Harvest - The mission of America's Second Harvest is to create a hunger-free America. They distribute food and grocery products through a nationwide network of certified affiliates, increase public awareness of domestic hunger, and advocate for policies that benefit America's hungry.

Feed the Children is a nonprofit Christian organization providing food, clothing, educational supplies, medical equipment and other necessities to people who lack these essentials.

Habitat for Humanity - Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity International has built and rehabilitated more than 150,000 houses with families in need, becoming a true world leader in addressing the issues of poverty housing.

Humane Society of the U.S. - In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, The HSUS has begun a massive relief effort to rescue animals and assist their caregivers in the disaster areas.

Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS) began filling a void over 15 years ago, responding to wild fires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes to care for the animals. When EARS arrives, trained volunteers rescue, shelter, feed, groom, exercise and provide TLC for any displaced companion animals, wildlife and livestock during the duration of a disaster with no charge to the community.

Unicef works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Oxfam America - Oxfam America is a Boston-based international development and relief agency and an affiliate of Oxfam International. Working with local partners, Oxfam America delivers development programs and emergency relief services, and campaigns for change in global practices and policies that keep people in poverty.

Operation USA - an L.A. based disaster-relief organization, assists developing communities here and abroad in addressing problems relating to natural and man-made disasters and chronic poverty through the creation of sustainable health, nutrition and disaster response programs.

Doctors Without Borders is an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters, and exclusion from health care in nearly 70 countries.

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. It is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, comprising 27 national Save the Children organizations working in more than 100 countries to ensure the well-being of children.

NetAid - is a non-profit organization that educates, inspires and empowers young people to fight global poverty. Focusing efforts on the U.S. and other wealthy countries, they're creating a movement of young people who are champions for the world's poor and engaged global citizens.