How can I find a list of non-profit organizations in my area?

Answer 1

The United Way is a good resource for finding out about other agencies. One of the United Way's primary functions is to help fund other agencies. As such, they're aware of those other agencies and have good contact information.

Answer 2

You can find many non-profit organizations through your local volunteer center. They are your local resource that can connect you with many local non-profit agencies:

http://www.handsonnetwork.org/our-network/
http://www.pointsoflight.org/centers/find_center.cfm
http://national.unitedway.org

Answer 3

At http://www.volunteermatch.org/directory/ you can enter your zip code and a distance range, and get a list of the nonprofits in that area, at least that have registered with volunteermatch. Most of them probably have; I found over 1100 within 20 miles of me.

Other searchable databases for finding (& hooking up with) nonprofits:
* http://www.networkforgood.org/
* http://www.idealist.org/
* http://goodworksfirst.org/
* http://www.guidestar.org/ is invaluable in checking out individual nonprofits, with information about their mission, programs, and finances.

Answer 4

Check websites
type in (google) community centers in my area
really , it works!
Also check the Yellow Pages.
Or just roam around and take more intent and interest in your community, you'll find tons of places where you can help that you've never even looked twice at!

Answer 5

Your local United Way is the best route to take.

Answer 6

If you are wanting to donate time or money to a cause then you may want to ask your local salvation army. They have lots of contacts.

Answer 7

Look in the yellow pages or contact your local village government.

Answer 8

the yellow pages of the phone book under "assocations". that will also direct you to other places to look in the phone book.