Supported Charities and Causes

We remember watching Danny Thomas in Make Room For Daddy back in the 60's when he first started St. Jude. This has lasted a lifetime with us.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011 by actor Gary Sinise. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, the foundation is dedicated to serving U.S. defenders, veterans, first responders, and their families through programs that build resilience and provide support for those in need.

An excellent cause for military families and first responders. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established to honor the sacrifice of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who died while saving others during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Siller famously ran through the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel toward the Twin Towers with 60 pounds of gear after the tunnel was closed to traffic. Over 93% of all donations go directly to its programs and services.

PetSmart Charities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as the leading funder of animal welfare in North America. Founded in 1994, it operates as a separate entity from PetSmart Inc. to support pet adoption and improve the well-being of pets and their owners.

Shriners International is a global masonic fraternity founded in 1872 in New York City, best known for its "fun and fellowship" and its world-renowned pediatric healthcare system.

Fisher House Foundation has an excellent reputation, consistently earning top ratings (4 out of 4 stars) from Charity Navigator and A+ ratings from CharityWatch for its financial health, transparency, and effective use of donations to provide free lodging for military and veteran families. These ratings show that donations are used responsibly, with a focus on transparency and a commitment to serving military families.