Giving Back
Each month in 2021, Ruggish will be featuring & donating to a charitable organization. Check out our list of worthy causes, below!
January 2021: Our House Grief Support Center
Our House is a Los Angeles-based organization that helps adults, teens and children who have experienced a loss. Through their programs, participants learn to honor the grieving process and experience in a safe, supportive environment, putting them on the road to healing.
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February 2021: Mended Little Hearts
Each year, approximately 40,000 babies in the U.S. are born with congenital heart disease, 1 in 4 of whom will need to undergo surgery before age 1. Mended Little Hearts provides resources, support and outreach to offer hope to young heart patients and their loved ones.
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March 2021: Girls, Inc.
Today’s girls are tomorrow’s leaders! Girls Inc. programs inspire young women to be strong, smart and bold through research-based programs and mentorships. Participants gain skills and support to grow up healthy, educated and independent.
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April 2021: Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust works to protect the wild African animals that children love, like elephants and rhinos. Its conservation and rescue efforts provide a perfect way for kids to get involved in advocating for their favorite animals through adopt-an-elephant and adopt-a-rhino programs.
May 2021: American Heart Association
Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s #1 killer of women, but it doesn’t have to be that way. The American Heart Association works to prevent heart disease and stroke by promoting education, funding research and advocating for policies that promote heart health and access to care.
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June 2021: Take 3
A healthy planet needs healthy oceans! Take 3 promotes ocean conservation by encouraging beachgoers to participate in simple actions to clean up plastic pollution. Its educational programs nurture and empower young leaders to spread the message “Take 3 For the Sea.”
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July 2021: National Park Foundation
America’s national parks provide countless opportunities for us to establish connections to the lands, cultures and history of our nation. As the official charitable partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation works to ensure that all people are able to experience and be inspired by the places that tell the living story of the USA.
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August 2021: Donors Choose
In a perfect world, our school teachers would have all the resources they need to bring learning to life for our children. DonorsChoose.org is a nonprofit that helps bring us closer to that vision.
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Do Good. Feel Good.
We are also proud to support these amazing organizations.
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesEvery year, Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for hundreds of families whose children must travel to Southern California for medical treatment. Whether families stay for a single night or an entire year, this incredible organization strives to provide an environment that feels as welcoming and homelike as possible. We're thrilled that our Ruggish play rugs help make the Los Angeles House even more comfortable for young patients and their families! |
Down Syndrome Society of Rhode IslandDown Syndrome is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — causes of cognitive delay in the world, and one that is close to our hearts at Ruggish. The Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island supports parents and promotes the dignity and potential of individuals with Down syndrome through education, advocacy, and outreach. |
Together We RiseEvery child deserves a loving, happy home, especially children who are placed in foster care. Together We Rise works to provide dignity, opportunity, and some of the simple joys of childhood to young people in the foster care system, from suitcases, bicycles and skateboards to sibling reunification events, college support, and scholarships. |