COOL CAUSES
Many of the organizations listed here demonstrate strong transparency and accountability, with recognition from independent evaluators such as Charity Navigator and Candid (formerly GuideStar). I encourage you to explore their work and reporting to learn more.
If these causes resonate, I invite you to support them in whatever way feels meaningful to you.
Journalism & Truth-Telling
NPR
Public media plays a vital role in a functioning democracy. NPR’s commitment to in-depth, fact-based reporting ensures that complex stories are told with nuance and integrity. Website: https://www.npr.org
ProPublica
Center for Public Integrity
Stop AAPI Hate
ProPublica’s investigative reporting exposes abuses of power and systemic injustice. Their nonprofit model prioritizes impact over profit, making essential journalism accessible to all. Website: https://www.propublica.org
Dedicated to uncovering inequality and holding institutions accountable, this organization strengthens public understanding through rigorous reporting. Website: https://publicintegrity.org
Immigrant & Asian American Advocacy
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
A leading voice in protecting the rights of Asian Americans, advancing policy, legal advocacy, and civic engagement. Website: https://www.advancingjustice.org
National Immigration Law Center
League of Women Voters
Girls Who Code
Malala Fund
Born out of urgency, this coalition documents and combats anti-Asian hate, while amplifying community resilience. Website: https://stopaapihate.org
Working at the intersection of law and policy, NILC advocates for low-income immigrants and their families. Website: https://www.nilc.org
Democracy & Civic Engagement
Brennan Center for Justice
Sonoma Chicks Rescue and Sanctuary
A nonpartisan institute advancing voting rights, fair courts, and democratic reform through research and advocacy. Website: https://www.brennancenter.org
Empowering voters and defending democracy through education, advocacy, and nonpartisan engagement. Website: https://www.lwv.org
Women & Girls Empowerment
Focused on closing the gender gap in technology, Girls Who Code equips young women with the skills, confidence, and community to pursue careers in STEM—reshaping who gets to build the future. Website: https://girlswhocode.com
Founded to champion every girl’s right to education, the Malala Fund invests in local educators and advocates working to remove barriers to schooling around the world. Website: https://malala.org
National Women’s Law Center
A leading voice in legal advocacy for gender justice, working across issues including workplace equity, reproductive rights, and educational access. Website: https://nwlc.org
Caregiving & Human Dignity
Carrying On
Founded by Lee Kappelman, Carrying On supports caregivers tending to loved ones in long-term and critical care—work that is essential, demanding, and too often unseen. By providing resources, community, and recognition, the organization affirms the dignity of both caregivers and those they care for. Website: www.caringon.org
Animal Rescue
Founded by Tania Soderman, as a private rescue in 2015, Sonoma Chicks Rescue and Sanctuary is located in the picturesque town of Sonoma CA, and is a refuge for smaller farm animals. Their mission is to rescue and provide animals with a sanctuary where they can retire and live out their life in a loving and safe environment. They take in smaller farm animals that have been abused, saved from the dining table, or "lost their value to the passage of time” - offering them a community where healing is done with the help of their fellow residents, veterinarians and their volunteers and patrons. Website: www.sonomachicksrescueandsanctuary.org