Categories and Subject Areas of Interest

Arts, Culture, and Humanities

Performing arts; cultural and ethnic awareness; folk art; traditional art; art education; media and communication; film and video; television; visual arts; photography; painting and drawing; museums; history; natural history; science and technology; sports and hobbies; performing arts; theater; music groups; circus; languages; religion; historic preservation; genealogy

Education and Research

Educational institutions; bilingual, vocational, gifted, or special education programs; professional organizations; libraries; drop-out prevention and remedial programs; parent teacher groups

Environment and Animals

Pollution; recycling; global warming; conservation; energy; forests and plants; environment; outdoor survival; animal protection and welfare; wildlife preservation; protection of endangered species; zoos; animal hospitals

Health and Human Services

Hospitals, clinics and medical care facilities; baby and infant centers; blood banks; organ banks; public health programs; health care programs; nursing and convalescent care; alcohol, drug and substance abuse; crisis hot lines; counseling and support groups; specific diseases; pediatrics; crime and delinquency prevention; dangerous weapons control; drunk driving; law enforcement; child and spousal abuse; employment programs; care of soil and water; farm preservation; food banks; Meals on Wheels; public housing; senior citizens; shelters; disaster relief; public safety; recreation and leisure groups; parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities and leagues; Special Olympics; youth centers and clubs; scouting; American Red Cross; YMCA; YWCA; Hospice.

International

Cultural exchange and understanding; exchange students; development and relief services; agricultural and economic development; peace and security; arms control; international organizations; foreign policy; trade; human rights; migration and refugee issues.

Public, Societal Benefit

Civil rights; equal opportunity; women's rights; voter education; freedom of speech, press, information, religion; due process; community improvement; block associations; community service clubs; community foundations; local charities; reform; citizen participation; political organizations; consumer protection; labor unions; fraternal organizations.

Religion

Religious organizations and issues.