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The American Red Cross offers disaster relief, shelter, and other humanitarian services through more than 700 chapters nationwide. Although The American National Red Cross was chartered by Congress in 1905, the American Red Cross isn't a government agency. The not-for-profit charitable organization relies on the efforts of about 1 million volunteers. Aside from helping victims of about 70,000 disasters large and small each year, the American Red Cross teaches CPR and first aid courses; provides support for US military personnel; and maintains some of the largest blood and plasma banks nationwide. The American National Red Cross is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) works for the day when its services are no longer needed. Until then, the not-for-profit organization offers local, national, and international support to people who have survived government-sponsored torture. CVT provides direct services like medical and psychological care and referrals to support groups. The Center for Victims of Torture also conducts research on the effects of torture and treatment methods and trains those who work with survivors while advocating public policies to bring about healing and an end to torture worldwide. CVT was formed in 1985. The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) exists to heal the wounds of government-sponsored torture on individuals, their families and their communities, and to stop its practice.

The Conservation Fund aims to protect and conserve land and water resources in the US through buying property and giving it to local groups to manage. The Conservation Fund also assists landowners in sustainable programs for sensitive lands, and helps other not-for-profit groups promote conservation. Since its founding in 1985, The Conservation Fund and its partners have protected more than 6 million acres of wildlife habitat and watersheds, working landscapes, and community open-space in all 50 US states. The Conservation Fund finances its real estate purchases with grants from foundations and trusts, corporate gifts, and individual donors.

Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the country’s largest supporters of direct care for people living with HIV/AIDS and preventive education for those at risk. Merging care and commerce, supporters of DIFFA come from all fields of fine design and the visual arts, including: architecture, fashion design, interior design, photography and consumer product design. The not-for-profit organization is devoted to raising money to support various HIV/AIDS groups and programs, and has raised more than $35 million since its founding in 1984. Supporters and volunteers of DIFFA come from the field of design, including areas of fashion, interior design, furnishings, and architecture.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is a watchdog for, well, watchdogs, along with all sorts of other domestic and wild animals. A leading animal protection organization, HSUS has more than 10.5 million human members and constituents. The Humane Society of the United States supports the work of local humane societies and implements a variety of investigative, educational, advocacy, and legislative programs to promote animal welfare. The Humane Society of the United States campaigns have addressed issues such as animal fighting, factory farming, the fur trade, and hunting practices. Most of its revenue comes from contributions and grants. An affiliate, Humane Society International, operates in other countries. HSUS was founded in 1954.

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