Philanthropy
Beyond Shelter - http://www.beyondshelter.org/
Aims to develop systemic approaches to combat poverty and homelessness among families with children, and to enhance family economic security and well-being.
Children's Charities - http://www.compassion.com/child-development/childrens-charities/default.htm
Compassion is an international Christian child ministry dedicated to helping children in need escape poverty. Through its child sponsorship program, Compassion has helped over 2 million poor children in developing countries around the world.
The Doe Fund - http://www.doe.org/
Aims to develop and implement cost-effective, holistic programs that meet the needs of a diverse population working to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism.
Volunteer Work - http://www.armycadets.com/about/volunteering-opportunities.aspx
The Army Cadets provide fun and adventurous opportunities to 12 to 18 year olds to help them develop both personally and physically.