Shopping on Amazon? Support Non-Profit Organizations at the Same Time with Amazon Smile.

Yes, Amazon is Problematic.

Let's be unequivocal. We believe Amazon, a corporate giant, should undergo breakup measures and be compelled to contribute their fair share in taxes. However, we recognize its indispensable role in certain communities where reliance on its services is unavoidable, thanks to its strategic control over competition and pricing. Given these considerations, why not emphasize the importance of Amazon contributing to local and national organizations dedicated to positive global change?

What is Amazon Smile?

According to Amazon, AmazonSmile provides a straightforward means for individuals to support their preferred charitable organization with each purchase, without incurring any additional costs. Accessible at smile.amazon.com through web browsers and activatable on the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones, AmazonSmile offers the same low prices, extensive selection, and user-friendly shopping experience as Amazon.com. Notably, AmazonSmile allocates 0.5% of eligible purchases to the chosen charitable organization. Users have the option to select from a pool of over one million organizations. Learn more here!

Need inspiration? These are the organizations we support.

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In Virginia

Angels of Assisi

Angels of Assisi is changing the role of an animal shelter to include resources, programs, and services to benefit the pets in our communities and the people who love them. Along with our Adoption Center and Farm Sanctuary, we offer a Community Pet Hospital, Rural Veterinary Care, Cruelty Investigations, Disaster Response, and a Safety Net Program for those needing temporary help due to domestic violence or emergency situations.

Blue Ridge PBS

PBS is a membership organization that, in partnership with its member stations, serves the American public with programming and services of the highest quality, using media to educate, inspire, entertain and express a diversity of perspectives.

Family Promise of Greater Roanoke

“Our mission is to empower homeless families with children to achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. Our vision is a community in which every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future.”

Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley

Habitat for Humanity of the Roanoke Valley was founded in 1986. Through faith, innovation and passion, and thanks to the support of countless community partners, volunteers, donors and advocates, Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley has made a significant impact in the Roanoke Valley since its founding. We’re Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

New Horizons Healthcare

This growing clinic includes pediatrics, family medicine, an on-site pharmacy with medication assistance program, behavioral health services, and a sliding fee discount program for those who are eligible, based on income. We also serve patients who are fully insured. New Horizons Healthcare provides culturally appropriate, affordable, high-quality and comprehensive healthcare to the underserved people in the greater Roanoke area.

RAM House

Roanoke Area Ministries (RAM) is an interfaith non-profit that advocates for those facing or are threatened by homelessness and hunger. Founded in 1971, our doors are open for those needing care coordination, day shelter services, meals, and emergency financial assistance.

Roanoke Diversity Center

To support, educate, empower, and advocate for LGBT individuals and groups in the Roanoke region, and to encourage collaborative efforts with the greater community to improve the quality of life for all. 

SARA Roanoke

SARA (Sexual Assault Response and Awareness) is the sexual assault crisis center for the Roanoke Valley. All services of SARA are free of charge, confidential, and voluntary. It is our mission to respond to sexual violence in our community through an empowerment model that is trauma-informed, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary.

Southwest Virginia Price, Inc.

The mission of Southwest Virginia Pride, Inc. is to unify and affirm the LGBTQAI+ community and allies in celebrating our diversity and promoting our likeness throughout Southwest Virginia. We will promote acceptance of all individuals by defending human equity

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Nationwide

Human Rights Campaign

By inspiring and engaging individuals and communities, the Human Rights Campaign strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. HRC envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people plus community members who use different language to describe identity are ensured equality and embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.

The Trevor Project

Two decades ago, we responded 
to a health crisis. Now we’re building a safer, more-inclusive world. LGBTQ young people are four times more likely to attempt suicide, and suicide remains the second leading cause of death among all young people in the U.S. Our mission is to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer 
& questioning young people.

YR Media

YR Media equips emerging content creators between the ages of 14-24, primarily BIPOC, with an immersive media arts education, top industry mentors, paid career-track employment and holistic support services including counseling and healthy food. Young people leverage these offerings to become civically engaged citizens driving systemic change and disruptors that diversify the traditional media landscape by creating stories, art and music that matter.

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