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For the business-minded: The Institute for Economic Empowerment for Women. Help achieve peace and equality through business development. From the IEEW: The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW) is a 501(c)3 non profit empowering women to grow their businesses, pursue greater entrepreneurial ventures, and become more active public policy advocates.

For the earth-conscious: Heifer International. Give a flock of geese, a beehive, a pig, a llama – anything. Heifer International helps people be self-sufficient. From Heifer International: Heifer’s mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.

For the new parents: Sunbeam Family Services. Help needy children start off on a level playing fields. From Sunbeam: Sunbeam provides specialized care and education for children, ages birth to five, with focus on developmental delays and behavioral/emotional issues.