ORG In Action celebrates amazing individuals and organizations making the world a better place through the use of the .ORG Family of Domains. ORG In Action, shares the stories behind their mission and people that have been directly impacted by their work.
Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy) is a Greater Washington, DC-area nonprofit that strengthens and connects small, community-based charities by raising visibility and resources, offering capacity-building support, and helping donors find vetted local organizations to support.
Safe Place for Youth is a nonprofit based in Los Angeles that works to prevent and end youth homelessness by providing supportive services, housing resources, case management, and community-driven programs that help young people thrive in safe, stable environments.
With more than two decades of global experience, Build Change works across emerging economies to address housing vulnerability before disasters strike. By listening closely to communities and collaborating across the construction and housing systems, Build Change focuses not only on engineering solutions, but also on public policy, financing, and social systems that increase long-term resilience.
Across the Washington, DC region, small nonprofits quietly stitch together the fabric of community life. They are the mentors who stay after school long past sunset, the advocates who show up for families in moments of crisis, the caretakers who protect local parks and rivers, and the neighborhood champions who understand a problem because they […]
Founded in 2011 by a small but determined volunteer collective in Venice, California, Safe Place for Youth (SPY) began with simple, human acts of care. Volunteers drove through the streets offering food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and, just as importantly, kindness. These early moments of connection laid the groundwork for a community built on trust and […]
For millions of people around the world, “home” is not the refuge it should be. As climate change intensifies it brings stronger storms, rising waters, and sudden earthquakes, leaving families unsure whether the walls around them can withstand the next disaster. Yet even in the most fragile homes, there is determination. Rather than leaving families […]
Mornings on the Washington coast begin with fog clinging to the trees and cool waves rolling in with steady rhythm. Along the shoreline, something remarkable takes shape. Families and volunteers gather as children pull on wetsuits and carry surfboards toward the water. The air hums with anticipation, soon, the Pacific will welcome its newest surfers. […]
Michelle Schaefer, CEO and founder of Diaper Bank of North Carolina (DBNC), met her youngest son when he was a day old. For the first year and a half of his life, he experienced extremely severe diaper rashes that left him ill and in pain. Despite changing his diaper 30 to 40 times a day, […]
Towards the end of the year, the “season of giving” falls upon us. Spreading joy is infectious and causes many to go out of their way to give back, both online and in-person. After the hustle and bustle of Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes a day that provides an opportunity to do good and […]
Recently, Typhoon Halong slammed against Alaska’s southwest coast causing massive destruction and displacing thousands of people. With record flooding and high winds, the damage to the area has raised concerns for the long-term viability of coastal Alaskan villages and climate change. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, located along western Alaska’s coast, was the primary area affected by […]
As students return to classrooms, libraries, and learning labs this fall, there’s another group heading into back-to-school season with purpose: the .ORGs that make education more equitable, accessible, and inspiring for learners everywhere. They are shaping the future of education and proving that learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom, it happens wherever people come […]
This year marks a major milestone: the 40th anniversary of the .ORG domain. Since 1985, .ORG has served as a trusted digital home for nonprofits, foundations, educational institutions, open-source projects, social movements, families, and countless individuals with a passion for purpose. And what better time to celebrate than alongside International Nonprofit Day, an annual observance […]
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