This Thanksgiving, we want to show our gratitude for organizations and individuals that we admire. We encourage you to engage with these projects using social media (and perhaps a giving heart), and learn how to approach big problems with simple solutions. In no particular order, these inspiring programs provide goods and services that many of us may take for granted.
HealthNet HealthNet, Inc. is Indiana's largest network of Federally Qualified Health Centers. Their mission is to provide compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay. We are thankful that they provide support and resources to improve the health of local citizens, which leads to healthier community.
Website: GiveACareIndy.org
Twitter: @GiveaCareIndy and share what you #GiveACareAbout
Facebook: Indy Healthnet
The Generous Garden Project The Generous Garden Project fights hunger by growing, harvesting and coordinating fresh fruits and vegetables around the Greenville, South Carolina area. They provide "lovingly" grown fresh produce to local food banks, shelters and ministries. We are thankful that they are blazing the trail to fight hunger in a unique and resourceful way.
Website: GenerousGarden.org
Twitter: @Garden4GoodGVL
Facebook: The Generous Garden Project
Better World Books For every book purchased from Better World Books, a book is donated to someone in need. Thus far, they've donated over 5 million books, re-used or recycled over 80 million pounds of books and raised over $10 million for global literacy and local libraries. We are thankful for their creative business model, recycling efforts and support of literacy.
Website: BetterWorldBooks.com
Twitter: @BWBooks
Facebook: Better World Books
Give Clean Water, Inc. Give Clean Water, Inc. provides and installs clean water filters in people's homes so families have clean water to drink. According to the World Health Organization, 1.8 million people die every year from stomach diseases, and Give Clean Water is dedicated to clean water projects worldwide. We are thankful that this organization is striving to save lives through careful research and education, one family at a time.
Website: GiveCleanWater.org
Twitter: @GiveCleanWater
Facebook: Give Clean Water
TOMS Shoes With every pair of shoes purchased, TOMS gives a pair to a person in need. With the help of compassionate people getting involved, TOMS Shoes has given over 85,575 pairs of shoes. We are thankful for TOMS' strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and innovation on a global level.
Website: TOMS.com
Twitter: @TOMS
Facebook: Toms
What organizations are you thankful for this Holiday seasons? If you know of an organization with a strong demonstration of corporate social responsibility, we'd love to hear!
Originally published here on YourSocialMove.com.