Start with small acts of kindness
Check on a neighbor who lives alone. Bring a meal to someone who is ill or has a new baby. Pick up litter on your street. None of this needs an organization, and people notice it more than you would expect.
Give your time
Food banks, shelters, schools, animal rescues and community events all run on volunteers. Search for volunteer opportunities near you, or ask a local group what they are short of. A regular hour a month is worth more to them than one big day a year.
Give a little, regularly
A small monthly donation is one of the most useful things a charity can receive, because it can be counted on. At 1 Million Hearts the monthly gift starts at $1, and the idea is simply that a very large number of people each give a little.
Raise money for someone who needs it
If someone in your community has been hit by a fire, an illness or a disaster, you can start a fundraiser for them and ask the people you know to give. It is free to create one on our site, and we review each before it goes public.
Use what your business has
A business can sponsor a local cause, match what its staff give, lend a space or donate what it makes. Our partners support 1 Million Hearts through yearly sponsorships, and are recognized on our site and at our events.
Show up and spread the word
Come to a community or charity event. Share a fundraiser you believe in with the people who trust you. Telling one friend why you give is often what brings the next person in.