Give Back Challenge

The ADS Mission Give Back Foundation was organized to give back to those who serve. We do that both by supporting other 501(c)(3) organizations who share in our mission and through our annual scholarship fund, which gives scholarships to children of fallen or injured in the line of duty military or first responders. We would use the $5,000 for our next scholarship recipient and would be honored to say it was funded by this program.

Participate in one of our fundraisers! We've hosted fundraisers at The Shack (with a silent auction, live band and plenty of crushes) and a super fun shuffleboard tournament. Check out our website or Facebook page for information about this year's fundraiser when it becomes available.

• City:Virginia Beach
• Cause:Education
• Website:http://missiongbf.org
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Food bank! Feed those who need assistance

Donating food

• City:Chesapeake
• Cause:Human Services
• Website:https://www.greatbridgeumc.com/agape-food-pantry

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. $5,000 would help the Southeastern VA Chapter continue to provide free programs and services to those affected by Alzheimer's. Our services include educational programs, support groups, care consultations, 24/7 helpline, and more.

Spreading awareness for Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is incredibly important. Please share our 24/7 helpline 800.272.3900 and our website alz.org with anyone you know who has been affected by Alzheimer's. You can follow our signature event, The Longest Day Southeastern VA, on Facebook.

• City:Norfolk
• Cause:Health
• Website:https://alz.org/thelongestday
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Anchor Assistance Dogs places service dogs with people and children with disabilities and facility dogs to serve many people as therapy animals. With $5,000, we could invest in another great dog to train for one of the many people and organizations waiting for a trained dog. It is costly for our organization to obtain and train dogs to work as service animals. It would be very helpful to our small organization. Every dollar counts.

HOW TO HELP NOW: Donate to our organization to allow us to fulfill our mission and place dogs with people in need. Spread the word about our services and need for donations and volunteer puppy raisers through your social media.

• City:Virginia Beach
• Cause:Human Services
• Website:https://www.anchorassistancedogs.org
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Organization rescues animals (horses, llamas, mini horses, goats, sheep) and works with girls rescued from human trafficking using the animals as animal and equine therapy. The funds would be so helpful in getting the girls continued help with education, jobs, therapy, feeding and housing the girls as well as feeding the animals. We are a 501c3 organization that relies solely on donations, mostly local.

HOW TO HELP NOW: Volunteer to plan and help with a fundraising dinner/silent auction or donate horse feed/hay/animal feed for the animals we rescue. Or donate sheets for single beds and bath towels for the girls.

• City:Suffolk
• Cause:Human Services
• Website:www.AngelsHandsRanch.org/
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Helping families and their pets to deal with medical emergencies in many cases the families are on hard times and have nowhere else to turn.

Follow on social media. Donate supplies.

• City:Norfolk
• Cause:Animals
• Website:https://artanimals.org/
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ASYMCA HR serves all five military branches, providing low-cost and no-cost programs for junior military families. We bridge the gap in Department of Defense and other government programs, focusing on critical child development initiatives and family support systems. We have targeted services for times of need, and we honor those who serve and their families. Programs range from before/after school care, school preparation/Pre-K, enrichment & resilience counseling, summer camps, food pantry, etc

We have a number of annual events for our military members and their families that rely on strong volunteer teamwork. A motivated individual can contact our office and register to be a volunteer at one of those events: Hearts for Heroes fishing excursion, Father-Daughter Dance, Resource Fair, etc.

• City:Virginia Beach
• Cause:Human Services
• Website:https://www.asymca.org/hampton-roads-home
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The Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads strengthens our local military families - especially the junior enlisted who most often fall within the low-moderate income range - through free and low-cost programs designed especially to address the unique struggles of military life. We have no pool, no gym, no membership fees. We are independently funded and rely on philanthropy to sustain our programs. We receive no federal or DoD funding, nor do we receive local or national YMCA funding.

Follow us on facebook, donate non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products and baby supplies to our Patriot's Pantry and our Thanksgiving initiative - Operation Holiday Joy. Volunteers can help with many things - chaperoning field trips with our kids, building/grounds help, painting, etc.

• City:Virginia Beach
• Cause:Education
• Website:https://www.asymca.org/hamptonroads
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