Past Winners – Charitocracy

Donors pool their monthly $1+ and vote on a charity to receive it all. See all our past winners, each nominated by a lovely donor. Also check out our past OBX winners.

- Winning Cause
- $ Won
- Month
- Maui Strong Fund @ HCF
  They provide financial resources with a focus on rapid response and recovery for the devastating wildfires on Maui.
  carolinatim nominated & got 26 votes.
- $6000
- Oct '23
  (1st place)
- Parents Against Tip-Overs
  They increase the awareness and prevention of TV and furniture tip-over injuries and deaths.
  mom2angel nominated & got 7 votes.
- $3600
- Oct '23
  (2nd place)
- ProPublica
  Independent news exposing abuses of power by government, business, and other institutions, using the moral force of investigative journalism.
  zardoz nominated & got 7 votes.
- $2400
- Oct '23
  (3rd place)
- World Central Kitchen
  They build resilient food systems with locally led solutions, providing meals in response to humanitarian crises.
  Stephanie nominated & got 19 votes.
- $1800
- Sep '23
- Boston Raising Powerful Musicians
  They teach abstract skills like confidence and persistence through hands-on music education and performance.
  Mjackson132 nominated & got 17 votes.
- $1700
- Aug '23
- Massachusetts Bail Fund
  They pay bail so low-income people can stay free while they resolve their cases, keeping families and communities stable.
  jzp-charitocracy nominated & got 14+ votes.
- $1600
- Jul '23
- A Mother's Rest
  They are a network of B&Bs offering respite retreats to parents/caregivers of loved ones with disabilities or chronic illness.
  Alistair and Rebecca nominated & got 25 votes.
- $1500
- Jun '23
- NAACP Foundation
  They raise funds and promote philanthropy to sustain civil rights and social justice advocacy.
  Nancy P nominated & got 32 votes.
- $1400
- May '23
- Doctors Without Borders
  They care for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, and disasters in more than 70 countries.
  carolinatim nominated & got 31+ votes.
- $1300
- Apr '23
- Nova Ukraine
  They raise awareness about Ukraine in the US and throughout the world and provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
  carolinatim nominated & got 29+ votes.
- $1200
- Mar '23
- Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund
  They provide immediate relief to survivors in the form of food, shelter, water, and medicine.
  chesaustin nominated & got 30+ votes.
- $2100
- Feb '23
- LittleBricks Charity
  They build BIG smiles on kids who truly deserve to smile by delivering LEGO sets to children's hospitals and directly to kids.
  Bubba nominated & got 28+ votes.
- $1000
- Jan '23
- Everytown for Gun Safety
  They are moms, dads, students, survivors, educators, gun owners, and concerned citizens working to end gun violence.
  TdotWING nominated & got 25+ votes.
- $1000
- Dec '22
- Street Medicine Institute
  They facilitate and enhance the direct provision of health care to the unsheltered homeless where they live.
  cperg814 nominated & got 35+ votes.
- $1000
- Nov '22
- The Nature Conservancy
  Environmental organization creating a world where people and nature can thrive, impacting conservation on 6 continents.
  chesaustin nominated & got 28 votes.
- $1000
- Oct '22
- The Brigid Alliance
  They arrange and fund confidential, personalized travel for those seeking abortion care in increasingly hostile environments.
  zardoz nominated & got 28 votes.
- $990
- Sep '22
- National Network of Abortion Funds
  They build power with members to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access.
  Bethany nominated & got 28+ votes.
- $1078
- Aug '22
- Sandy Hook Promise
  They protect America’s children from gun violence in honor of the precious lives lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
  Stephanie nominated & got 31+ votes.
- $1000
- Jul '22
- WomenHeart
  They are the first and only national patient-centered organization dedicated to serving women with heart disease. Their community is here for you.
  StephL nominated & got 22 votes.
- $1001
- Jun '22
- NARAL Pro-Choice America
  They shift the culture of shame around abortion to help guarantee women the right to informed and empowered choices.
  Stephanie nominated & got 31+ votes.
- $1040
- May '22
- World Central Kitchen
  They build resilient food systems with locally led solutions, providing meals in response to humanitarian crises.
  Stephanie nominated & got 29 votes.
- $1300
- Apr '22
- International Rescue Committee
  They help people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.
  TdotWING nominated & got 27+ votes.
- $1010
- Mar '22
- We The Protesters
  They are a national organization focused on ending racism and police violence in the United States.
  zardoz nominated & got 28+ votes.
- $1000
- Feb '22
- League of Women Voters of NC
  They encourage active & informed participation of citizens in government and understanding of major policy issues.
  John Towler nominated & got 25+ votes.
- $1103
- Jan '22
- Woodwell Climate Research Center
  They advance scientific discovery and solutions to address the world’s climate challenges.
  RoamX nominated & got 30 votes.
- $1050
- Dec '21
- Hurricane Ida Relief @ AHAH
  They deliver a Smart Response to those reeling from Hurricane Ida, devastating Louisiana and bringing historic flooding to NY & NJ.
  RoamX nominated & got 24 votes.
- $1010
- Nov '21
- Planned Parenthood
  They deliver vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide.
  Bethany nominated & got 32+ votes.
- $1000
- Oct '21
- Blind Dog Rescue Alliance
  They work to rescue blind dogs, assist their owners, and educate the public about these wonderful dogs.
  bjstager nominated & got 21+ votes.
- $1080
- Sep '21
- A Mother's Rest
  They are a network of B&Bs offering respite retreats to parents/caregivers of loved ones with disabilities or chronic illness.
  Alistair and Rebecca nominated & got 24 votes.
- $1056
- Aug '21
- Girls Leadership
  They teach girls to exercise the power of their voice, creating impact for over 150,000 girls per year.
  Elinora nominated & got 25+ votes.
- $1058
- Jul '21
- Together Rising
  They organize LOVE FLASH MOBS with thousands of strangers giving a maximum of $25 to meet a particular need in a matter of hours.
  bertiebrinkley nominated & got 20+ votes.
- $1152
- Jun '21
- HIAS
  They stand for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and freedom. They protect, advocate for, and help resettle refugees in the U.S. and beyond.
  r.a.y. nominated & got 29+ votes.
- $1219
- May '21
- Environmental Educators of North Carolina
  They provide professional development for NC's environmental educators.
  florackl nominated & got 29 votes.
- $1214
- Apr '21
- Foodshare
  Food bank maximizing access to nutritious food and resources that support food security for Greater Hartford, CT and beyond.
  MegaMom104 nominated & got 35+ votes.
- $1235
- Mar '21
- Glimmer of Hope Foundation
  They show girls & boys their strength & beauty by donating bald dolls & giving HOPE to those battling childhood cancer.
  pottspac1@gmail.com nominated & got 33+ votes.
- $1299
- Feb '21
- Clean Air Task Force
  Environmental organization pushing change in technologies and policies to get to a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost.
  Bethany nominated & got 29+ votes.
- $1359
- Jan '21
- Maddie Potts Foundation
  They honor Maddie, giving back via scholarships, sports facility upgrades & opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
  Wildtreemichelle nominated & got 28+ votes.
- $1620
- Dec '20
- The Movement for Black Lives
  They create a shared vision and policy agenda to win rights, recognition, and resources for Black people.
  jessica.e.pierce nominated & got 44+ votes.
- $1498
- Nov '20
- Feeding America
  National food bank responding to the needs of individuals struggling with food insecurity in the U.S. with a mission to end the fight against hunger.
  zardoz nominated & got 43+ votes.
- $1425
- Oct '20
- Peace Garden Project
  They work against -isms and phobias in the world while feeding people. They don't just grow food, they grow healthy community.
  Griffinan nominated & got 44 votes.
- $1534
- Sep '20
- OBX Room in the Inn
  They organize shelter for the homeless in the Outer Banks, also providing hospitality, food, and support services.
  Ltwood@yahoo.com nominated & got 49+ votes.
- $1714
- Aug '20
- Food for Thought
  Food bank reducing hunger and academic risk facing elementary children in Dare County, NC by providing healthy meals to build strong minds.
  whitelin nominated & got 35+ votes.
- $1447
- Jul '20
- Color Of Change
  They design campaigns powerful enough to end practices that unfairly hold Black people back, and champion solutions that move us all forward.
  carolinatim nominated & got 30+ votes.
- $1434
- Jun '20
- Rapha International
  They work to end trafficking & sexual exploitation of kids via aftercare for survivors, prevention for the vulnerable, and awareness for all.
  MADNK nominated & got 22+ votes.
- $1281
- May '20
- Equal Justice Initiative
  They work to end mass incarceration in the U.S., challenge racial & economic injustice, and protect human rights.
  Alistair and Rebecca nominated & got 23+ votes.
- $1284
- Apr '20
- RIP Medical Debt
  They empower donors to forgive billions in oppressive medical debt at pennies on the dollar, so far over $5B for over 3M people.
  Alistair and Rebecca nominated & got 27+ votes.
- $1281
- Mar '20
- Sea Change OBX
  They work directly with the Outer Banks Latino community to promote education & encourage cross-cultural understanding.
  jennagwaltney nominated & got 40+ votes.
- $1262
- Feb '20
- Gifts of Hope Unlimited
  They support and assist individuals affected by relationship violence gain access to resources for a safe and empowered future.
  Marthaek nominated & got 28+ votes.
- $1088
- Jan '20
- No Kid Hungry
  They work to end childhood hunger, and won't be done until every single child in America has the food they need to grow up healthy and strong.
  the_fIves nominated & got 22+ votes.
- $1048
- Dec '19
- Americans United for Separation of Church and State
  They are dedicated to advancing the separation of religion and government as the only way to ensure freedom of religion.
  jzp-charitocracy nominated & got 22+ votes.
- $1159
- Nov '19
- Reach Out and Read
  They give young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together.
  RoamX nominated & got 21+ votes.
- $1722
- Oct '19
- Dorian Relief @ Red Cross
  They help people affected by Hurricane Dorian by preparing for, responding to, and helping people recover from this disaster.
  TdotWING nominated & got 26+ votes.
- $1305
- Sep '19
- National Institute for Reproductive Health
  They build power to change policy, galvanize support, and normalize women’s decisions about abortion & contraception.
  Bethany nominated & got 27 votes.
- $1335
- Aug '19
- World Central Kitchen
  They build resilient food systems with locally led solutions, providing meals in response to humanitarian crises.
  Stephanie nominated & got 27+ votes.
- $1397
- Jul '19
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation
  They fund the world’s best research to treat, prevent, and find a cure for cerebral palsy.
  katnadam0616 nominated & got 20 votes.
- $1530
- Jun '19
- ProPublica
  Independent news exposing abuses of power by government, business, and other institutions, using the moral force of investigative journalism.
  zardoz nominated & got 25+ votes.
- $1649
- May '19
- National Military Family Association
  Active military & veteran charity that's the voice of military families, offering support for service members, spouses, and kids.
  Sue Wilkerson nominated & got 25+ votes.
- $1813
- Apr '19
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  They work to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives.
  jmw615 nominated & got 26+ votes.
- $1800
- Mar '19
- Carroll's Kitchen
  They are more than just a meal: they're a nonprofit social enterprise restaurant creating healthy employment for women overcoming crisis.
  spencer nominated & got 33+ votes.
- $1814
- Feb '19
- The You Rock Foundation
  Art nonprofit seeking to pull those suffering out of the dark & help them move forward with life, using music as a backdrop.
  misadowling nominated & got 24+ votes.
- $1893
- Jan '19
- Malala Fund
  They break down the barriers preventing more than 130 million girls around the world from going to school.
  SuZQ nominated & got 36+ votes.
- $1840
- Dec '18
- Epilepsy Foundation
  They lead the fight to overcome challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.
  Coppcarr nominated & got 26+ votes.
- $1701
- Nov '18
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  They raise awareness, fund scientific research, and provide resources and aid to those affected by suicide.
  Stephanie nominated & got 32+ votes.
- $1366
- Oct '18
- Youth Pride Inc.
  They are dedicated to meeting the unique needs of youth and young adults impacted by sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
  melissa745 nominated & got 18+ votes.
- $1753
- Sep '18
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
  They work to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
  amrizzo01 nominated & got 26+ votes.
- $1391
- Aug '18
- RAICES
  They promote justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees.
  TdotWING nominated & got 26+ votes.
- $1375
- Jul '18
- Together We Rise
  They improve the lives of children in foster care, who often find themselves forgotten and neglected by the public.
  SuZQ nominated & got 25 votes.
- $1237
- Jun '18
- Sky's the Limit Fund
  Mental health and environmental organization transforming lives of youth in crisis via wilderness therapy programs and family coaching.
  obxlisa nominated & got 34+ votes.
- $1114
- May '18
- Outer Banks SPCA
  Open-admission animal shelter dedicated to caring for all the lost and homeless animals of Dare County, North Carolina.
  bjstager nominated & got 27+ votes.
- $1103
- Apr '18
- National Public Radio
  Nonprofit, independent news media organization that was founded on a mission to create a more informed public.
  Maurice nominated & got 30 votes.
- $1073
- Mar '18
- Innocence Project
  They exonerate the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reform the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice.
  cperg814 nominated & got 26 votes.
- $1072
- Feb '18
- mikeroweWORKS Foundation
  They challenge the stigmas and stereotypes that discourage people from pursuing the millions of available jobs.
  emily0153 nominated & got 31 votes.
- $1478
- Jan '18
- International Justice Mission
  They are a global organization that knows where people are enslaved and has a plan to eliminate the slave trade everywhere.
  Alistair and Rebecca nominated & got 27 votes.
- $1520
- Dec '17
- ALS Guardian Angels
  They are dedicated to helping patients and their families live with ALS while maintaining the best quality of life possible.
  Maggie nominated & got 30 votes.
- $1540
- Nov '17
- UNIDOS Disaster Relief Fund @ HF
  They provided 7.4 million pounds of food, water and essentials in the critical days and weeks after Hurricane María hit.
  TdotWING nominated & got 35+ votes.
- $1465
- Oct '17
- Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund at GHCF
  They are focused on immediate and long-term relief efforts in Harris County and Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
  brun064 nominated & got 48+ votes.
- $2571
- Sep '17
- Special Olympics
  They provide sports training and athletic competition in a variety of sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
  obxsunny nominated & got 30+ votes.
- $1281
- Aug '17
- American Civil Liberties Union
  They work to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
  TdotWING nominated & got 24+ votes.
- $1241
- Jul '17
- Planned Parenthood
  They deliver vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide.
  Bethany nominated & got 28+ votes.
- $1225
- Jun '17
- It Gets Better Project
  They uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe.
  Stephanie nominated & got 30+ votes.
- $1222
- May '17
- Comfort Cases
  They provide a proper bag, filled with comfort and essential items, to the brave youth in foster care on their journey to find their forever home.
  OBXHubands nominated & got 29+ votes.
- $1242
- Apr '17
- Children's Hospital Medical Center
  They are a nonprofit academic medical center, one of the oldest and most distinguished pediatric hospitals in the U.S.
  Maurice nominated & got 29+ votes.
- $1218
- Mar '17
- Southern Poverty Law Center
  They work toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality.
  damianf nominated & got 38+ votes.
- $1171
- Feb '17
- Feline Hope
  They provide low cost spay & neuter clinics and medical assistance to Dare County residents to enable owners to keep their pets.
  obxlisa nominated & got 34+ votes.
- $752
- Jan '17
- Girls on the Run
  They believe that every girl can embrace who she is, can define who she wants to be, can rise to any challenge, can change the world. Can.
  Elinora nominated & got 28 votes.
- $731
- Dec '16
- Kids in Need Foundation
  They ensure every child is prepared to learn and succeed by providing free school supplies nationally to students most in need.
  SeattleStrong nominated & got 23 votes.
- $524
- Nov '16
- Fisher House Foundation
  Military & veteran charity building comfort homes where service member families stay free while a loved one is in the hospital.
  Sue Wilkerson nominated & got 28+ votes.
- $539
- Oct '16
- The NEA Foundation
  They believe that when educators unleash their own power, ideas, and voices, communities, schools, and students all benefit.
  sherylwthorp nominated & got 26+ votes.
- $500
- Sep '16
- Total Distributed since Inception
- $122,432