Welcome to May! 🌸 From promoting mental health awareness to advocating for press freedom and celebrating the contributions of nurses, May offers a diverse range of causes that you can easily support through Pledge:
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Causes to Support in May
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🧠 Mental Health Awareness Month: May is dedicated to prioritizing mental well-being. You can get involved by learning about mental health & wellness, spreading awareness, and supporting organizations for destigmatization such as the Minds Foundation, To Write Love in Her Arms, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
🌏 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Celebrate the rich cultures and contributions of AAPI communities. Learn about their histories, attend cultural events, and support AAPI-owned businesses. Stand against discrimination and promote inclusion.Stop AAPI Hate, Asian Law Caucus (Asian Americans Advancing Justice.)
Jewish American Heritage Month: Each May, we commemorate and honor the accomplishments and impact of American Jews across the United States. Learn about Jewish culture and traditions, attend heritage events, and support Jewish organizations such as American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, American Jewish World Service, American Jewish Committe.
🎖️ Military Appreciation Month: Honor the service and sacrifices of military personnel and their families. Attend military appreciation events, support veterans' initiatives, and volunteer with organizations assisting veterans. Honor their contributions past and presen through nonprofits such as the. Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans, Homes for our Troops.
🇮🇳 Indian Heritage Month: Recognize the cultural richness and contributions of the Indian diaspora. Celebrate Indian culture through events, explore cuisine and arts, and support Indian cultural organizations. Embrace cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. Minds Foundation (provides mental health resources in India), Illuminate India, Oxygen for India, Seed India.
Specific Dates & Nonprofits:
🗞️ 5/3: World Press Freedom Day - Advocating for freedom of the press and journalists' safety worldwide. Support Reporters Without Borders, Committee to Protect Journalists, International Center of Journalists.
🧠 5/7: National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day - Focusing on the importance of mental health in children and adolescents. Support National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Child Mind Institute, Mental Health America.
🎗️ 5/8: World Ovarian Cancer Day - Increasing awareness about ovarian cancer and supporting those affected. Support Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.
🦋 5/10: World Lupus Day - Raising awareness about lupus and supporting research for a cure. Support Lupus Foundation of America & Alliance for Lupus Research.
👩⚕️ 5/12: International Nurses Day - Recognizing the contributions of nurses worldwide and advocating for better working conditions. Support American Nurses Foundation, Nurses Without Borders, Doctors Without Borders.
🌷 5/12: Mother's Day - Celebrating and honoring mothers and maternal figures around the world. Support Chamber of Mothers, Mothers Without Borders,Single Moms Planet.
📚 5/15: International Teacher's Day - Recognizing the role of teachers in education and advocating for better resources and support. Support Teach For All, Teach for America.
🐆 5/17: Endangered Species Day - Highlighting the plight of endangered species and advocating for conservation efforts. Support World Wildlife Fund, Wildlife Conservation Society, Conservation International.
🌿 5/22: International Day for Biological Diversity - Promoting biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Support The Nature Conservancy & Rainforest Trust.
🐢5/23: World Turtle Day - Increasing awareness about turtle conservation and habitat protection. Support Sea Turtle Conservancy & Turtle Island Restoration Network.
🎖️ 5/27: Memorial Day - Honoring and remembering the military personnel who have died in the line of duty in the United States. Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans, Homes for our Troops.
How to Support?
- Donate: Contribute to an organization aligned with your chosen cause. There are over 2M+ verified nonprofit organizations in our database organized by cause category, so it’s easy to find an organization that speaks to your heart!
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- Host an Event: Whether in-person or virtual, choose from our Evite donations partnership, live event displays, or Zoom app.
- Corporate Giving: Align your business with social responsibility and choose which cause(s) align with your values – accept donations, round up at checkout, and showcase your impact.
- Gift of Impact: Send a Pledge gift card during these special days to your do-gooder friends and loved ones allowing them to impact their preferred cause & creating a ripple effect of generosity!
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