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Between July 4 and July 6, 2025, heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding devastated multiple communities across Central Texas. In the early morning hours of July 4th, the Guadalupe River rose more than 20 feet in just one hour, displacing thousands of families and causing widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure—including Camp Mystic, a summer camp for young girls. More than 80 deaths have been reported, and many remain missing as additional flash flooding is expected across the state. Relief efforts are actively underway, with several nonprofit organizations on the ground working collaboratively with local community leaders and officials to provide essential relief resources including food, water, shelter, medical care, and search and rescue services. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

National Dog Day is celebrated annually on August 26th and recognizes the positive impact dogs have on our world and the important role they play in our lives. Not only do our canine friends bring us joy, laughter, companionship, and love - they have the innate ability to connect with humans and provide effective therapeutic and occupational services, resulting in a mutually improved quality of life. The following organizations provide rescue, animal welfare, and training services to benefit dogs and their families around the country. Donate to our National Dog Day Fund in honor of your furry pal today!

Every day, millions of people around the world experience chronic hunger and food insecurity, despite the world's supply of food resources. Chronic hunger not only impacts physical health, but emotional health and growth and development, with several more far-reaching and often devastating impacts. World hunger is a symptom of several root causes, including poverty, conflict, famine, disease, natural disasters/climate change, global economics, and issues with food availability and accessibility, among others. The following organizations are working towards their shared mission of solving the global hunger crisis. These organizations provide food resources to communities in need around the world, prepare and distribute meals during times of crisis and disaster, implement sustainable food programs, and develop policies to drive food distribution and improve food accessibility worldwide. Your donation to this Fund will help these organizations work towards the ultimate goal of reaching zero hunger by 2030.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the victims and survivors of childhood cancer. The American Cancer Society reports that approximately 9,910 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2023. Cancer is currently one of the leading causes of death in children in the United States, and the leading cause of death in children by disease. The following organizations are working towards a shared mission of ending childhood cancer and supporting children and families impacted by a pediatric cancer diagnosis. These organizations are providing supportive services for children and families impacted by pediatric cancer and utilizing research and advocacy to innovate medical treatments and increase awareness surrounding pediatric cancer in an effort to find a cure.

August 26th is Women's Equality Day. Championed by Representative Bella Abzug in 1971, Women's Equality Day commemorates the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote. However, the fight for women's equality in all spheres of life continues. These pre-vetted organizations are doing the critical work to advance women's equality initiatives through advocacy, education, litigation and policy. Your donation to the Women's Equality Day Fund will help each of these organizations continue their work towards a more equitable world for women and girls.

Bright Funds has created the Hispanic Heritage Fund to recognize the innumerable contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans. This Fund was created to honor the contributions and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans. We invite you to join us in celebrating the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change.