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Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd, marking the anniversary of the modern environmental movement. Earth Day is marked by more than a billion people annually as a day of action toward a cleaner environment and the fight against climate change. We encourage you to give to this campaign, or to search on Bright Funds for a nonprofit that is working toward a healthier planet. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change.

On June 19, 1865 -- a full two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued -- news of the end of slavery finally reached Texas. Since then, Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, has become a time to recognize and celebrate the culture, contributions, and achievements of African Americans. Early celebrations often served a dual purpose as political rallies to give voting instructions to newly freed enslaved peoples. However, in the early 20th century, economic and political forces led to a decline in Juneteenth celebrations due to state laws and amendments being passed that disenfranchised Black people and excluded them from voting, such as the Jim Crow laws. The Civil Rights Movement re-invigorated the holiday. In 2020, in the midst of several high-profile deaths of Black men at the hands of police, Juneteenth started to become more widely known and its significance particularly important. Systemic racism continues to plague the United States, and the struggle for true Black liberation continues to this day. Join us in supporting organizations that continue to work on dismantling white supremacy and eliminating systemic racism. The Juneteenth Fund is composed of nonprofits with missions that address these complex, pervasive relics of oppression through education, policy, advocacy, and access to quality healthcare and other direct services. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change.

November 11th is Veteran's Day, a national day of recognition for veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The Veterans Day Fund features organizations that support the men and women who have served our country, as well as their families. These organizations provide a variety of services, including mental health and supportive services, financial assistance, and support for life after duty including job opportunities and community engagement. Veterans Day by the Numbers: 19.5 million – the approximate number of veterans in the United States 9 million – the number of veterans over the age of 65 5.06 million – the number of veterans receiving disability compensation 2 million – the number of female veterans of those receiving disability compensation 500k – the number of World War II veterans still living in the United States 1.56 million – the number of veterans in California, the highest number in the country 1.46 million – the number of veterans in Texas, the second-highest number in the country 11% – the percentage of veterans who experience homelessness 50% – the percentage of veterans experiencing homelessness who also live with a mental illness like PTSD Through a single donation to the Veterans Day Fund, you will support highly-rated organizations dedicated to supporting and honoring America's veterans. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change.

Violence is escalating in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the presidential palace and seizing control over the country. Bright Funds established the 2021 Afghanistan Emergency Aid Fund to support organizations working to deliver aid to areas in conflict and support displaced people in Kabul. This fund is comprised of pre-vetted nonprofits providing emergency response in the region. Through a single tax deductible donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations’ initiatives. We have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground.

All kids, no matter the life they are born into should have the opportunity to feel loved, protected, and safe. That someone is on their side because they want to be, not simply because the state has appointed them to be. Galyons was created to be a place of support for every part of the foster care community. A reference for employees, a resource for foster parents, and most importantly, a family kids can trust as they jump into adulthood. We encourage the kids to be accountable for their success and reward them for the small wins as well as the big leaps into the next phase of life. All while getting community members involved to rally around each kid and help them succeed. Your donation helps to provide children in foster care with daily necessities, and set them up for independent success. > North Carolina Foster Care Statistics < - Over 12,000 Kids In Foster Care - 5,436 Licensed Foster Homes - Neglect Is The Leading Cause Of Children In Foster Care - Within four years of aging out: (18-21) -- 70% will be on government assistance. -- 50% will be unemployed. -- 50% will experience homelessness. -- 25% will not finish high school. -- And fewer than 12% will ever earn a college degree. Help us make a difference.

In REAL’s inaugural Book Club, we read The New Jim Crow, which explored the obstacles faced by formerly incarcerated individuals. As a follow up to our discussion series, we hosted a panel discussion that included the CEO of Dismas House, an organization that works to alleviate and eliminate the barriers of successful reentry into society for these individuals. In the effort to support and celebrate the work of Dismas House, we are raising funds to help them with their cause.

This project will provide digital literacy skills training for 50 schoolgirls in Gboko on Internet access, Basic computer literacy, cybersecurity and digital marketing to make them competitive for the Nigerian labor market and help them decrease the poverty rates of rural areas of the nation. For this theoretical and practical training will be offer to girls who have never gotten soft skills or computational skills, leaving them out of the job market.

A collection of funds dedicated to equity and visibility for the transgender and non-binary members of our community, in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility.