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Blog: 164 Top-Rated Nonprofits Around Eagle Rock

A brand-new list helps you connect with top-notch nonprofit groups in the Eagle Rock area.

Interested in volunteering, giving or interning with a great local charity? On Monday, GreatNonprofits.org released its first-ever list of top-rated nonprofits in and around Eagle Rock, which Patch readers can use to discover leading nonprofits to give to or work with on issues they care about.

“Local giving and volunteering has exploded in recent years,” said Perla Ni, the CEO of GreatNonprofits, which published the list. GreatNonprofits is the leading site for nonprofit reviews by volunteers, donors, and clients alike. “Like Shop local, eat local, people now want to get involved with local nonprofits," Ni added. "People are increasingly interested in making meaningful connections in their own neighborhoods and communities."

Click here to view the full list of top-rated nonprofits around Eagle Rock, which users can explore by issue and average rating.

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The list of 164 top-rated nonprofits offers a wide variety of organizations.

If your favorite nonprofit isn’t on the list, you can help add to this community resource and help others discover great local nonprofits by writing and posting a review on GreatNonprofits.org. Not only does this provide useful feedback for organizations, which they can use for self-assessment and improvement, but it also serves as compelling evidence about their work, which they can show to donors.

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It is also a great way to find out about volunteer, internship, and job opportunities at local nonprofits.

“It’s so rewarding for people to discover on-the-ground, maybe lesser-known nonprofits doing great work in their own communities,” said Ni. “Getting involved, volunteering or interning with local nonprofits can be a terrific experience, because nonprofits need and appreciate the help. You can get substantive responsibilities and hone real-world skills. And you'll be able to make a difference and see it in your own community!"

Click here to access the full list more than 1 million nonprofits, which users can explore using zip code, issue, and rating filters.

GreatNonprofits is the leading developer of tools that allow people to find, review, and share information about great—and perhaps not-yet great—nonprofits. For further details, feel free to contact Elizabeth Rosen at elizabeth@greatnonprofits.org or (707) 331-2250.

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