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Learn more about Americans across our nation who are helping improve their communities through America Gives.
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Help us make 2026 a record setting year of volunteer service. Join people and organizations across the country in giving back — from service projects to donations — to honor America’s 250th. Add your volunteer hours!
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America250 is proud to partner with Good Neighbor Day America
On Saturday, May 16, we’re challenging Americans everywhere to commit 250 acts of kindness in a single day — and prove that the spirit that has carried this nation for 250 years is alive and well.
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Whether pitching in to support our veterans and military families, or restoring nature trails, or mentoring youth, or picking up litter, or anything in between — there’s a way for everyone to give back. Explore volunteer opportunities near you and find the right fit for you to participate as we get ready for America’s 250th anniversary.
50,000+Volunteer opportunities nationwide
Founding Partners
If your organization is interested in partnering with or sponsoring America Gives, please email partnerships@america250.org.
9/11 Day
9/11 Memorial & Museum
American Corporate Partners
American Red Cross
AmeriCorps
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Arbor Day Foundation
The Arc
Association of Junior Leagues International
Blue Star Families
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Break A Difference
Business Roundtable
Canine Companions
CityServe
Combined Federal Campaign
Conservation Legacy
The Corps Network
Daughters of the American Revolution
Feeding America
Girl Scouts
Habitat for Humanity
Homes For Our Troops
Honor Flight Network
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Humane World for Animals
Idealist
JustServe
Kampgrounds of America
Keep America Beautiful
Love Has No Limits
Make-A-Wish
National Environmental Education Foundation
National Park Service
Our Community Salutes
Peace Corps
PGA HOPE
Points of Light
Realize the Dream
Rebuilding Together
The Salvation Army
SciStarter
Scouting America
Smithsonian Institution
Taproot Foundation
Travis Manion Foundation
Trust for the National Mall
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
United Service Organizations (USO)
United Way
US Hunger
Veterans for All Voters
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Volunteer.gov
Washington Tattoo
We The Veterans
Wounded Warrior Project
Youth Service America