★ ★ ★ LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ★ ★ ★77792 Save the Bay (401)272-3540 www.savebay.org EIN#050343046 RhodeIsland based organization protects Narragansett Bay and its watershed,restoring its vital habitats, and educating individuals to be good stewards <strong>of</strong>the Bay. 20.3% C,W,O58008 School for Field Studies Inc (978)741-3567 www.fieldstudies.orgEIN#042711596 Year-round, accredited college-level study abroadprograms in community-based environmental field research and education inAustralia, Costa Rica, Kenya, Mexico and the Caribbean. 16.4% B,C,S35914 Society for the Protection <strong>of</strong> NH Forests (603)224-9945 www.forestsociety.org EIN#020222237 Since 1901, providing innovativeprograms in land protection, forest management, conservation education,and advocacy. Our 25-year goal is to protect an additional one million acres.12.7% B,C,N37396 Urban Ecology Institute, The (617)349-8575 www.urbaneco.orgEIN#043417034 Promotes the health <strong>of</strong> urban ecosystems through research,education and community action. Improves science education for inner-citystudents and restores natural resources in urban communities. 23.4% B,S,C55597 Vermont Institute <strong>of</strong> Natural Science Inc (802)359-5000 www.vinsweb.org EIN#030231665 Motivating individuals and communities in theactive care <strong>of</strong> the environment through education, research, and avianwildlife rehabilitation. 35.8% B,C,D45369 Vermont Land Trust (802)223-5234 www.vlt.org EIN#030264836Protects productive recreational and scenic lands that help give Vermont andits communities their distinctive rural character while providing foragricultural forestry and open space. 10.0% C,K67931 Zoo New England (Commonwealth Zoological Corporation) (617)541-5466 www.zoonewengland.org EIN#043129124 Manages <strong>Massachusetts</strong>’Franklin Park and Stone Zoos; creates engaging experiences that integratewildlife, conservation programs, research and education, inspiring people toprotect the environment. 19.1% B,C,DLocal Independent Charities <strong>of</strong> AmericaFederation and Member Organizations73789 Local Independent Charities <strong>of</strong> America (800)876-0413 www.lic.orgEIN#943042430 Making your community a better place to live. LICcharities educate children, feed and shelter the homeless, strengthen families,rescue unwanted animals and much more. 2.4% Y,W,Z12603 A Helping Paw Inc (508)291-7297 www.ahelpingpaw.org EIN#030385126Homeless kittens, cats, dogs are killed everyday. Litters born in alleys, onlyto die. Our No-Kill can stop their suffering. Loving animals need your help.0.0% D,P,W57504 America SCORES New England (America SCORES) (617)472-3767www.AmericaSCORESNewEngland.org EIN#043482756 Provides out-<strong>of</strong>school-timeprogramming that combines creative writing and soccer for lowincomeBoston students. Offerings include after-school programs a full- daysummer camp and vacation programs. 26.9% O,A,N62619 Bethany Christian Services <strong>of</strong> New England (Bethany Christian Services)(978)794-9800 www.bethany.org EIN#042863717 Bethany cherisheschildren - prepares quality adoptive/foster homes for American foreign-bornand special needs children - honors and provides counsel/support to birthand adoptive families. 15.9% P,W,X55956 Boston Ronald McDonald House Inc (617)734-3333 www.ronaldmcdonaldhouseboston.org EIN#042627411 We provide a home-away-fromhomefor families with children receiving treatment for cancer andhematological diseases at Children’s Hospital, the Jimmy Fund and otherarea hospitals. 18.3% L,P,A18424 Bridge Family Center, Inc. (860)521-8035 www.bridgefamilycenter.orgEIN#237013563 A regional family service agency providing counseling,temporary shelter, life-skills training, positive youth development programs,parent education, community services, and prevention and interventionprograms. 12.8% P,O,L90291 Camp Courant Incorporated (860)241-3795 www.campcourant.orgEIN#061018155 Provides free summer recreation, education and enrichmentfor at-risk Hartford children and youth that enables them to develop positiverelationships, learn and have fun. 30.1% O,N,P77246 Caring for Carcinoid Foundation Inc (617)848-3977 www.caringforcarcinoid.org EIN#201945347 Awards research grants to leading scientistswho perform cutting-edge, genetically-based research to discover a cure forcarcinoid cancer and related neuroendocrine tumors. 6.2% H,T,G34126 Cats In Need (Neady Cats Corp) (978)422-5116 www.neadycats.orgEIN#043509327 Caring for kitties is what we do. Help us find “forever”homes for the hundreds <strong>of</strong> our lost or abandoned friends. 5.3% D,P,W57741 Community Partners in Action, Inc. (860)566-2030 www.cpa-ct.orgEIN#060646592 We develop innovative programs for ex-<strong>of</strong>fenders inConnecticut, and serve as a catalyst for a more coordinated, cost-effectivecriminal and restorative justice system. 11.4% W,P,J61088 Community Renewal Team (860)560-5600 www.crtct.org EIN#060795640 Comprehensive human services agency with quality programs,positive outcomes and advocacy. We assist people becoming self-sufficient,improving the quality <strong>of</strong> their life and our community. 5.3% P,L,W99883 Connecticut National Guard Foundation (860)241-1550 www.ctngfoundation.org EIN#912188542 Provides financial assistance tomembers and families <strong>of</strong> the Connecticut National Guard and OrganizedMilitia and Family Readiness Groups for other reserve component services.3.8% W,T,O76710 Connecticut Radio Information System Inc (860)527-8000 www.crisradio.org EIN#060987696 We radio broadcast news and informationfeatured in local newspapers and magazines for people who are blind,learning disabled or physically handicapped. 20.5% P,W,Z75804 Connecticut Womens Educational and Legal Fund Inc (860)247-6090www.cwealf.org EIN#060913214 CWEALF is a statewide, nonpr<strong>of</strong>itdedicated to empowering women, girls and their families to achieve equalopportunities in their personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional lives. 8.0% P,R,Z60731 Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc (800)554-4357 www.eckerd.orgEIN#592551416 Championing the good in every child. We serve at-risk andstruggling youth through outdoor therapeutic education and other caringprograms designed to help kids succeed. 10.5% O,B,P83079 KIDSAFE CT (Exchange Club Center for the Prev <strong>of</strong> Child AbuseRockville CT Inc) (860)872-1918 www.kidsafect.org EIN#061045251Provides prevention and treatment services for families at risk <strong>of</strong> childabuse/neglect through in home services; counseling; parent educationclasses; and youth programs. 15.4% P,W,O18781 Lawyers for Children America Inc (860)273-0441 www.lawyersforchildrenamerica.org EIN#061412355 Free legal representation to abused/neglected children. We ensure their mental health, medical, educational andenvironmental needs are met, while providing hope for the future. 0.0%W,R,P61206 Mercy Housing & Shelter Corp (860)808-2040 www.mercyhousingct.orgEIN#061090211 We respond to the needs <strong>of</strong> homeless persons by providinghousing, meals, basic needs, education and support services which helpclients regain self-sufficiency and independence. 11.0% L,P,W67329 MSPCA (<strong>Massachusetts</strong> Society for the Prevention <strong>of</strong> Cruelty to Animals)(617)522-7400 www.mspca.org EIN#042103597 Relieve animal sufferingand prevent cruelty. Advance the well-being <strong>of</strong> animals through programs inveterinary medicine sheltering humane education and advocacy. 24.2%D,C,B58157 Network Against Domestic Abuse <strong>of</strong> North Central Connecticut(860)763-7430 www.networkagainstdomesticabuse.org EIN#222670688The Network assists families and individuals who have experienceddomestic and interpersonal violence, educates to promote healthyrelationships, and advocates for safer communities. 16.6% L,F,Z32068 Protectors <strong>of</strong> Animals, Inc. (860)569-0722 www.poainc.org EIN#060959891 Dogs abandoned at pounds to be euthanized. Cats starving on citystreets. Volunteers rescue, spay/neuter and adopt them into loving homes.Please help us! 13.0% D,L,T20800 Rhode Island Coalition against Domestic Violence (401)467-9940www.ricadv.org EIN#050384580 We are dedicated to ending domesticviolence in RI, by supporting our member agencies and providing leadershipon the issue <strong>of</strong> domestic abuse. 3.4% P,L,R87668 VSA Arts <strong>of</strong> <strong>Massachusetts</strong> Inc (617)350-7713 www.vsamass.orgEIN#042699540 We’re working toward the day arts, education, and culturalprograms are designed to be accessible to everyone-with and withoutdisabilities. 16.1% A,B,Z72212 Whiskers Animal Shelter Inc (860)564-7138 www.whiskers.petfinder.comEIN#510436399 Cats/kittens abused, neglected, abandoned left to die.Suffering without food or medical attention. Multiplying without spay/neuterassistance. Homeless. Please help us help them. 4.7% D,K,Z★22
★ ★ ★ NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ★ ★ ★NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALORGANIZATIONSAnimal Charities <strong>of</strong> America Federationand Member Organizations10264 Animal Charities <strong>of</strong> America (800)626-5892 www.animalcharities<strong>of</strong>america.org EIN#943193389 Protecting pets, wildlife, and endangeredspecies. Teaching people to treat animals with respect. Humane training <strong>of</strong>animals as helpmates and companions to people in need. 1.8% D,P,E59894 4 Paws for Ability, Inc. (937)374-0385 www.4pawsforability.org EIN#311625484 Providing canine miracles for disabled children, adults, and injuredveterans. Enriching their lives by providing a trained service dog forindependent living, stability, and companionship. 29.9% P,D,E10964 Alley Cat Allies (240)482-1980 www.alleycat.org EIN#521742079 AlleyCat Allies is the only national organization dedicated to protecting andimproving cats’ lives. Help us transform the way our society cares for cats!15.5% D,W,Z10472 Alley Cat Rescue (301)277-5595 www.saveacat.org EIN#522279100 Stray,abandoned and feral cats are neglected. Healthy cats in shelters are killed.Your contribution helps us end feline overpopulation and suffering. 22.4%D,W,Z12379 Alternatives for Research and Development Foundation (215)887-8076www.ardf-online.org EIN#232740843 Animal testing is crude, wasteful andcruel. We provide scientific solutions to the problem <strong>of</strong> primitive animalresearch methods. Help us stop needless animal suffering. -139.8% D,U,H10965 American Anti-Vivisection Society (800)SAY-AAVS www.aavs.orgEIN#230341990 America’s first advocacy organization dedicated toeffectively fighting cruel experimentation on animals used in testing,research, and education. 87.6% D,B,R11270 American Eagle Foundation (800)2-EAGLES www.eagles.orgEIN#581652023 Dedicated to protecting the majestic Bald Eagle, the USA’sNational Symbol, and its habitat by supporting and conducting eagle andenvironmental recovery and education programs. 3.6% D,C,Z11896 American Humane Association (866)242-1877 www.americanhumane.orgEIN#840432950 Animals and children are in danger. Pets are vulnerable.The abuse won’t stop unless we keep fighting. Protecting animals andchildren since 1877. 26.6% D,M,R19800 Angel Canines for Wounded Warriors (Mercy Medical Airlift) (888)662-6794 www.AngelCaninesforWoundedWarriors.org EIN#270385676 Weconnect wounded warriors with service dogs to assist in day to day mobilityfunctions, balance and retrieving objects. Companion animals also provideemotional healing. 8.6% E,P,W48902 Animal League (North Shore Animal League America Inc) (516)883-7900www.animalleague.org EIN#111666852 Support the largest no-kill animalrescue and adoption organization in the world. We save the lives <strong>of</strong> petsthrough rescue, adoption, spay/neuter, advocacy initiatives. 22.0% D,E,T10966 Animal Legal Defense Fund (707)795-2533 www.aldf.org EIN#942681680 Animals need love - and lawyers! Unimaginable acts <strong>of</strong> cruelty mustend. In courtrooms across America, ALDF is winning the case againstcruelty! 18.7% D,I,R58987 Animal Protection and Rescue League (619)236-9514 www.aprl.orgEIN#050571617 Working to protect the rights and habitats <strong>of</strong> all animals,exposing and eliminating cruelty behind closed doors, enacting humanepolicies through education, lobbying and litigation. 28.5% D,K,C11977 Animal Rights Institute (Animals and Society Institute Inc) (301)963-4751www.animalsandsociety.org EIN#222527462 Help us speak out for animals!Advancing their moral and legal status and promoting animal rights as part<strong>of</strong> a just, compassionate, peaceful society. 27.9% D,F,O10474 Animal Welfare Institute (202)337-2332 www.awionline.org EIN#135655952 Horses brutally slaughtered. Dogs and cats stolen forexperimentation. Farm animals confined in c<strong>of</strong>fin-like crates. Wildlifecaught in brutal traps. Help us protect these animals. 6.4% D,K,T11653 Animals for Adoption (Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption Inc)(845)687-7619 www.animalsforadoption.org EIN#223584869 Animals areabandoned daily, starving and neglected. To prevent this, our programseducate pet owners, assist the impoverished, promote adoptions and improveshelter conditions nationwide. 4.3% D10461 Apes Alive: The Primate Rescue Center (Primate Rescue Center Inc)(859)858-4866 www.primate-rescue.org EIN#611325369 Unseen, theysuffer - unheard, they cry. Saving lives and providing safe haven forchimpanzees and monkeys in need. Let’s give them a better future! 7.2%D,W,B11645 ASPCA: American Society for the Prevention <strong>of</strong> Cruelty to Animals(212)876-7700 www.aspca.org EIN#131623829 Staged dog fights to thedeath. Puppy factories with overcrowded and unsanitary breeding pens.Kittens tortured for amusement. Help stop these acts <strong>of</strong> animal cruelty.23.9% D,I,M11646 Assistance Dog Institute (Bergin University <strong>of</strong> Canine Studies) (707)545-3647 www.berginu.org EIN#680259118 Our Paws for Purple Heartsprogram helps heal our returning servicemen by teaching those with PTSDto train service dogs for those with physical disabilities. 3.8% B,D,P10967 Assistance Dog United <strong>Campaign</strong> (800)284-DOGS www.assistancedogunitedcampaign.org EIN#680307690 Provide loving assistance dogpartners to individuals with disabilities. With minimal admin costs, ADUCsponsors the maximum number dog partnerships and training programs.13.1% P,D,Z12380 Avian Conservation (National Aviary Pittsburgh Inc) (412)323-7235www.aviary.org EIN#251667146 When birds lose their habitat, they die.Bird populations are declining worldwide due to destroyed habitat, and otherman-made problems. Let’s save their existence! 14.3% D,N,Z10766 Big Cat Rescue Corp (813)920-4130 www.bigcatrescue.org EIN#593330495 Tigers confined to circus wagons. Lions bred for photos then to beshot in cages. Lynx farmed for their fur. Help us save big cats. 12.3% D,R,C10017 Canine Assistants (800)771-7221 www.canineassistants.org EIN#581974410 Training great dogs for special people. Invest in freedom byproviding service dogs to children and adults with disabilities. Thank you!6.7% D,P,B11647 Canine Companions for Independence (866)224-3647 www.cci.orgEIN#942494324 A cold nose and a warm heart! Our companion dogsprovide independence, assistance and friendship that transforms the lives <strong>of</strong>children and adults with disabilities. 18.4% D,P,W11693 Canine Health Foundation (American Kennel Club Canine HealthFoundation Inc) (888)682-9696 www.caninehealthfoundation.orgEIN#133813813 Help dogs live longer, healthier lives by fighting caninediseases like cancer, epilepsy, eye and heart disease. Our work furthershuman treatments and cures too. 19.3% D,H,G10468 Compassion Over Killing (301)891-2458 www.cok.net EIN#522034417Cruel and inhumane treatment <strong>of</strong> farm animals must end. Help us raiseawareness to encourage compassion and ultimately stop this horrificmistreatment <strong>of</strong> animals. 9.0% D,K,C11897 Days End Farm Horse Rescue (877)442-1564 www.defhr.org EIN#521759077 Starvation, parasite-infestation, deformed-ho<strong>of</strong>s; We care for abusedand neglected horses. Dedicated to fostering compassion and responsibilityfor horses through intervention, education and outreach. 13.6% D,B,Z10968 Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals (661)269-4010 www.deltarescue.org EIN#953759277 Only organization in America rescuingdogs and cats abandoned in wilderness areas, housing over 1500 <strong>of</strong> them atits care-for-life, no-kill sanctuary. 11.5% D,W,T86022 Dogs Deserve Better, Inc. (814)941-7447 www.dogsdeservebetter.orgEIN#030480223 Rescue and rehabilitation <strong>of</strong> chained or penned dogs.Brings dogs into the home and family through education, rescue, fencingprograms, and legislative efforts. 14.2% D,M,S10469 Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans (NEADS) (National Education forAssistance Dog Services Inc) (978)422-9064 www.neads.org EIN#237281887 Custom-trains dogs and shelter rescues as assistance dogs toenhance independence for wounded veterans, autistic children, and peoplewith physical disabilities for work/home. 12.3% D,E,P10969 Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. (541)826-9220 www.dogsforthedeaf.org EIN#930681311 Dogs rescued from shelters are trained to assist people withdeafness, autism, PTSD, and other challenges. Dogs provide soundawareness, safety, companionship, self-confidence, and independence.16.7% D,E,P11657 Dogs Last Chance (Last Chance for Animals) (310)271-6096 www.lcanimal.org EIN#954013155 Puppy mills, vivisection/dissection, Fur,illegal animal-fighting; Help us end animal abuse! Doing ground breakingundercover investigations to expose animal abusers and promoting crueltyfreelifestyles. 16.9% D,R,P74907 Dogs Leading the Blind (Leader Dogs For The Blind) (888)777-5332www.leaderdog.org EIN#381366931 Pairing beautiful, specially trainedguide dogs with human partners that are blind forming teams that work, playand live together in safety and companionship. 53.4% D,P,R65303 Dogs on Death Row (866)574-7726 www.dodr.org EIN#205530700 Werescue dogs facing imminent execution if they do not get interim financialsponsors or foster parents or receive medical treatment required to becomeadoptable. 6.5% D,W,Q11338 Farm Animal Reform Movement (FARM) (888)FARM-USA www.farmusa.org EIN#521302627 Stop factory farms and slaughterhouses fromcruelly abusing innocent animals. Fighting to improve health, protect theenvironment, and save animals by promoting meat-free diets. 1.9% D,K,C★23