Cause Day™ promotes Social Transformation through action at the community level. It aims to bring people together and validate their individual experiences while enabling charitable giving.
Cause Fund is a registered 501(c)(3). We aim to serve you and your community to help raise awareness and distribute funds to the charities you have personally chosen. Each participant will choose a Cause from the list below.
Cause Day gives you the opportunity to choose which specific charity should get your donations! First you choose the cause you would like to raise money for, from the list of 19 groups below. (Note that cause number 19 is the "Other Causes" group and can include any "left over" charity, ones you did not see in the other groups, it can include charities related to disaster relief, rare diseases, blindness, epilepsy, etc.) Write the name of your favorite charity in the designated place when you register or when you bring back your envelope. If you leave that space open, Cause Fund will automatically earmark your donations for the largest national charity related to the cause you chose. If you don't know where your favorite charity would fit in this list, just choose the "Other" group, which always works. If you want to know what the largest national charities are for each cause (according to guidelines used by Cause Fund), see the "frequently asked questions section below. You can also find some examples of charities that focus on all different causes in that same section (just remember that your charity has to be listed on Charity Navigator or Guidestar).
Our online platform is the easiest way to raise awareness and funds for your charity. Check it out for yourself and become an instant advocate. 'Cause your voice matters!
Cause Day gives you the opportunity to choose which specific charity should get your donations! First you choose the cause you would like to raise money for, from the list of 19 groups below. (Note that cause number 19 is the "Other Causes" group and can include any "left over" charity, ones you did not see in the other groups, it can include charities related to disaster relief, rare diseases, blindness, epilepsy, etc.) Write the name of your favorite charity in the designated place when you register or when you bring back your envelope. If you leave that space open, Cause Fund will automatically earmark your donations for the largest national charity related to the cause you chose. If you don't know where your favorite charity would fit in this list, just choose the "Other" group, which always works. If you want to know what the largest national charities are for each cause (according to guidelines used by Cause Fund), see the "frequently asked questions section below. You can also find some examples of charities that focus on all different causes in that same section (just remember that your charity has to be listed on Charity Navigator or Guidestar).
Our online platform is the easiest way to raise awareness and funds for your charity. Check it out for yourself and become an instant advocate. 'Cause your voice matters!
Frequently asked questions about choosing a charity.
What are the largest national charities that focus on each specific cause according to Charity Navigator and Cause Fund?
Please note that Cause Fund, Inc. does not have any contract or relationship with any of the charities listed and this list is strictly compiled to streamline the progress, and you can tell us which specific charity you want to earmark your donations for instead, by writing the name of the charity on your envelope or typing in the name when you register online.
The largest national charities for each cause are:
The largest national charities for each cause are:
- ALS - The ALS Association
- Alzheimer’s Disease - The Alzheimer’s Association
- Autism –The Autism Society of America
- Adult Cancer - The American Cancer Society
- Childhood Cancers - ALSAC-St. Jude Hospitals
- Leukemia and Lymphoma - The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes - JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
- Type 2 Diabetes - The American Diabetes Association
- Heart Disease - The American Heart Association
- Stroke - The American Heart Association
- Autoimmune Diseases - American Autoimmune Related Disease Association
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Cystic Fibrosis - The CF Foundation
- Mental Health - NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Veterans - The Wounded Warrior Project
- Homelessness - Habitat for Humanity
- Hunger - Feeding America
- Substance Abuse - The National Center for Addiction & Substance Abuse
- Other: - Shriners Hospitals
What are some examples of charities besides the largest national charities?
Some examples of other charities, as listed on Charity Navigator are: (but you can add the name of the charity you want, even if it is not listed here)
- ALS charities include: The Les Turner ALS Fdn., Project ALS, ALS ONE, Compassionate Cares ALS etc.
- Alzheimer charities include: Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, Alzheimer's Fdn of America, David K. Johnson Fdn., etc.
- Autism charities include: The Doug Flutie Jr. Fdn., Autism Speaks, AANN, Best Buddies, Lovelane Horseriding Program etc.
- Adult Cancer charities include: Joe Andruzzi Fdn., Susan Komen Fdn., American Lung Ass., Skin Cancer Fdn, National Brain Tumor Society, National Breast Cancer Fdn., Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, etc.
- Childhood Cancers charities include: St. Baldrick’s Fdn., Joe Andruzzi Fdn, Jimmy Fund, Boston Children’s Hospital, Dana Farber, The Cure Starts Now, CureSearch for Childrens’ Cancer Research, etc.
- Leukemia and Lymphoma charities include: Leukemia Research Fdn., American Cancer Society.
- Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes charities include: The Joslin Diabetes Center, American Diabetes Assoc., etc.
- Type 2 Diabetes charities include: The Joslin Diabetes Center, etc.
- Heart Disease charities include: Children's Cardiomyopathy Fdn.,The Marfan Fdn, etc.
- Stroke charities include: World Pediatric Stroke Assoc.The National Stroke Assoc., Brain Aneurysm Fdn., Lisa Colagrossi Fdn, etc.
- Autoimmune Diseases charities include: Beyond Celiac, Crohn’s and Colitis Fdn., Myasthenia Gravis Fdn., Lupus Fdn. of America, etc.
- MS charities include: The Multiple Sclerosis Fdn, etc.
- Cystic Fibrosis charities include: Cystic Fibrosis Research, etc.
- Mental Health related charities include: Samatarians; American Fdn. for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health America, etc.
- Veterans charities include: Homes for our Troops, USO, etc.
- Homelessness charities include: the Local Homeless Shelter, Rosie's Place, Pine Street Inn, etc.
- Hunger charities include: Local Food Pantry/Bank in your town, etc.
- Substance Abuse charities include: the Gavin Foundation, Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers’ (TROSA), etc.
- Other charities include: DECA, DEAF, INC, Rare Disease Fdn, the National Parkinson Fdn.; STEM, Make a Wish Fdn.; Red Cross; Perkins Organization for the Blind;, Wonderland; etc.
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Color for this Cause: Blue and WhiteALS Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national ALS related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for ALS if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Alzheimer's
Color for this Cause: White (the first survivor!)Alzheimer's Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Alzheimer's related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Alzheimer's if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Autism
Color for this Cause: Tie Dye ColorsAutism Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Autism related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Autism if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Adult Cancer
Including Breast, Lung, Pancreas, Prostate, Skin, Brain Tumors, Ovarian, etc.Colors for this Cause: Shades of Pink
Adult Cancer Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Cancer related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Cancer if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Childhood Cancers
Color for this Cause: GoldChildhood Cancer Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Childhood Cancer related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for childhood cancer if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program..
Leukemia and Lymphoma
Colors for this Cause: Red and WhiteLeukemia & Lymphoma Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Leukemia and Lymphoma related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Leukemia and Lymphoma if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes
Color for this Cause: Bright BlueType 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program..
Type 2 Diabetes
Color for this Cause: GreyType 2 Diabetes Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Type 2 Diabetes related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Type 2 Diabetes if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program..
Heart Disease
Color for this Cause: RedHeart Disease Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Heart Disease related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Heart Disease if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Stroke
Color for this Cause: BurgundyStroke Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Stroke related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Stroke if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Autoimmune Diseases
Including Crohn’s, Celiac, Graves, Myasthenia Gravis, Lupus, etc.Color for this Cause: Black
Autoimmune Diseases Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Autoimmune Disease related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Autoimmune Disease if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
Color for this Cause: OrangeMS Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national MS related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for MS if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Cystic Fibrosis
Color for this Cause: PurpleCystic Fibrosis Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Cystic Fibrosis related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Cystic Fibrosis if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Mental Health
Color for this Cause: GreenMental Health Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Mental Health related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Mental Health if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Veterans
Color for this Cause: YellowVeterans Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Veterans related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Veterans if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Homelessness
Color for this Cause: BrownHomelessness Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Homelessness related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Homelessness if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Hunger
Colors for this Cause: Orange and WhiteHunger Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Hunger related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Hunger if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Substance Abuse
Color for this Cause: TurquoiseSubstance Abuse Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Substance Abuse related charity. However, YOU can choose a different charity for Substance Abuse if you wish. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to know what kind of charities focus on this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.
Other Causes
Including DECA, Environmental Issues, Deafness, Epilepsy, Rare Diseases, Parkinson's, Blindness, STEM, Disaster Relief, Birth Defects etc.Colors for this Cause: Black & White
Other Cause Charities
If you choose this cause, the funds you raise will be earmarked for the largest national Other Cause related charity as determined by Cause Fund for organizational purposes only. YOU can simply choose a different charity specific to your charity that is in this Other group if you wish. This includes for example patient care organizations. Write the name of that charity on the space provided on your envelope, or on your online student page when you register. If you want to see some examples of charities which would be included in this cause, please check our "frequently asked questions" section. Your charity has to be listed on Guidestar or Charity Navigator in order to qualify as a charity you can choose for our program.