Spotlight on Sterling Animal Shelter

Next in our series of posts about Charitocracy nominees, we have Sterling Animal Shelter nominated by donor mom2angel.

The Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling, Massachusetts is a non-profit organization and no-kill animal shelter with no time or age restrictions. The shelter exists to provide humane sheltering and high quality medical care for stray, unwanted, abused and neglected animals and to find loving, lifelong homes for orphaned pets.

The staff is dedicated to finding good homes for adoptable pets and we continue to promote responsible pet ownership and to improve the quality of life for the animals and people in our community. The Shelter is supported entirely by donations from private individuals and through surrender and adoption fees. The Animal Shelter, Inc. does not receive support from the United Way or from federal, state or local governments. Our on-site veterinary clinic cares for almost 3,000 animals that come through our shelter yearly and provides a low/no cost spay/neuter, general wellness program assisting local animal control officers, shelters and breed rescues.

Our shelter is a clean, well run, family friendly animal shelter with progressive programs that will improve lives by raising the bar for animal care in our shelter and in our community.

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Spotlight on It Gets Better Project

It Gets Better Project

Next in our series of posts about Charitocracy nominees, we have It Gets Better Project nominated by donor Stephanie.

The It Gets Better Project's mission is to communicate to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world that it gets better, and to create and inspire the changes needed to make it better for them.

Growing up isn’t easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, leading them to feel like they have nowhere to turn. This is especially true for LGBT kids and teens, who often hide their sexuality for fear of bullying. Without other openly gay adults and mentors in their lives, they can't imagine what their future may hold. In many instances, gay and lesbian adolescents are taunted — even tortured — simply for being themselves.

While many of these teens couldn’t see a positive future for themselves, we can. The It Gets Better Project was created to show young LGBT people the levels of happiness, potential, and positivity their lives will reach – if they can just get through their teen years. The It Gets Better Project wants to remind teenagers in the LGBT community that they are not alone — and it WILL get better.

Visit It Gets Better Project's page on Charitocracy to vote for, like, or discuss this cause!

Spotlight on WomenHeart

WomenHeart

Next in our series of posts about Charitocracy nominees, we have WomenHeart nominated by donor StephL.

Early detection.
Accurate diagnosis.
Proper treatment.

WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) patient advocacy organization with thousands of members nationwide, including women heart patients and their families, health care providers, advocates and consumers committed to helping women live longer, healthier lives.

WomenHeart supports, educates and advocates on behalf of the 43 million American women living with, or at risk of heart disease. Our programs are made possible by donations, grants and corporate partnerships.

Visit WomenHeart's page on Charitocracy to vote for, like, or discuss this cause!