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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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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We are a grassroots animal rescue and advocacy group with a focus on bully breed specific legislation and education. We currently have 10 dogs in rescue and wish to purchase a piece of land for a sanctuary to expand our rescue efforts. We specialize in death row dog rescue.

HOW TO HELP NOW: Bring awareness to breed specific restrictions and legislation as well as offer education to help dispel any breed bias. Follow us on our social media to help support our efforts.

• City:Hampton
• Cause:Animals
• Website:https://blueangelsrescue.wixsite.com/pitbull
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Books on Bikes provides books to students in Newport News during the summer months and during the winter when school libraries are closed. Local teachers ride bikes delivering books and reading with students. 100% of the money goes to buy books for students who don't have them.

HOW TO HELP NOW: Donate books to our cause and follow our organization on social media and share our latest post.

• City:Newport News
• Cause:Education
• Website:https://www.facebook.com/bookonbikesnewportnews/
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia has been serving the Hampton Roads community for over 100 years. With $5,000 we would be able to enhance our programming across our Clubs.

HOW TO HELP NOW: Help spread the great work we do by liking and following us on Facebook and encourage others to do so too!

• City:Virginia Beach
• Cause:Human Services
• Website:https://www.bgcseva.org
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Children's Health Investment Program (CHIP) provides services in Hampton Roads for children through age six and expectant mothers in the focus areas of health improvement, school readiness and self-sufficiency. Families benefit from the guidance of both a Nurse and certified Parent Educator who meet with them at their home. CHIP is improving the lives of the most vulnerable in our community. We would use the money to continue support of our families who are working towards a brighter future for their children.

HOW TO HELP NOW: Follow us on social media, become a CHIP investor, support our critical services that lay the foundation for a child's future. YOU can make it a brighter day for children in your community.

• City:Chesapeake
• Cause:Human Services
• Website:https://www.chipshr.org
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