other ways to help

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As a Total Force partner and auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 56,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy, and expertise toward the well-being of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program

www.gocivilairpatrol.com

White Feather Flights exists to honor the journey of grieving children, families, and individuals and to help them remember their loved one who passed. This event provides the opportunity for family members to decorate a white feather in memory of their loved one, fly in a private airplane, and release the feather from the window. This symbolizes the unique relationship of connection and release with their loved one and is a unique way to celebrate their life.

Www.whitefeatherflights.org

LightHawk conservation staff seek out projects and partners where we know we can make a significant contribution. We then serve as consultants, co-designing flight campaigns to achieve relevant and important conservation outcomes, educational objectives and outreach strategies.

www.lighthawk.org

We are an aviation nonprofit delivering humanitarian programs around the globe to lift people in need toward health and self-sufficiency. We do this by providing access – to health care, resources and support. We envision a world in which all people have access to the resources they need to create a better life.

www.wingsofhope.ngo

Challenge Air was created to change the perception of children with special needs through the gift flight. Since 1993, we have been committed to making a difference in the lives of children with special needs. 

www.challengeair.com

Above the Clouds brings joy and hope through the wonder of flight to children and teens who have a serious illness or disability, are underserved, or facing other adversity. ATC’s programs provide important relief for kids under tremendous stress and inspire disengaged youth to participate in making their dreams come true. The non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization accomplishes its mission through three programs: 

www.abovethecloudskids.org

SouthWings connects conservation partners with a network of volunteer pilots to advocate for the restoration and protection of the ecosystems of the Southeast through flight.

www.southwings.org

Project Able is a unique, award-winning and UK Government-backed programme, centred on upgrading 60 former military training aircraft and returning them to society for use, including disabled flying

www.aerobility.com

Our Mission is to transport victims of domestic abuse to safety.

Our vision is to create healthy communities by ending abuse across America.

Our service is to provide transportation to shelter or reunite with family far away.

www.familiestofreedom.org

fly2help is a charity dedicated to changing lives using the power and wonder of flight.

www.fly2help.org

The mission of Honor Flight is to celebrate America’s veterans by inviting them to share in a day of honor at  our nation's memorials.

www.honorflight.org

Above the Clouds delivers joy and hope through the wonder of flight to children and teens who have a serious illness or disability, are underserved and/or are facing other adversity.

www.abovethecloudskids.org

Inspiring ithe love of flyingthrough education, events and scholarships.  Our mission is to provide all age groups with the information they need to pursue an aviation career.

www.airplanesandcoffee.com

Invisible Angels is a Part 135 direct air carrier providing immediate air transport and recovery transport to survivors of human trafficking anywhere in the United States. Once survivors are identified by our affiliate residential rescue organizations, Invisible Angels can provide a flight within 24 hours.

www.invisibleangels.org

Dream Flights is dedicated to honoring military veterans and seniors with the adventure of a lifetime: a flight in a Boeing Stearman biplane. As we make these heroes wishes come true, our Dream Flights inspire them to share their stories. We collect, preserve and share those stories of how they survived through times of great strife to remind us of our shared humanity, our connection to each other and the value of listening. Our Dream Flights close the generation gap and open us up to a clearer understanding of ourselves and our world.

www.dreamflights.org

To preserve, expand, and protect public backcountry aviation access for current and future generations of aviators.

www.jrbaf.org

The Recreational Aviation Foundation preserves, improves, and creates airstrips for recreational access.

www.theraf.org

Our organization’s primary activity is visiting with and distributing toys to hospitalized children. Our visits occur throughout the year, although the majority of our visits are during the December holidays. In addition to hospitals, our members visit children’s shelters, orphanages, halfway houses, and other facilities with needy children. Every year we visit thousands of children.

www.pilotsforkids.org

At Samaritan Aviation, we serve as the only lifeline for the people of Papua New Guinea’s remote East Sepik Province. Our pilots and mechanics provide crucial medical care, emergency transportation, and life-saving supplies to those in need.

www.samaritanaviation.org

Human trafficking is a growing issue that affects millions of people across the planet.  It is a global problem that requires global cooperation. Our mission is to provide safe, efficient, and rapid air transportation for survivors  of human trafficking and their advocates.

www.freedomaviationnetwork.org