Past Charities
Architecture for Humanity - Supporting reconstruction in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami. (April 2011 Picture Drive)
Artists for Humanity - Providing underserved youth with the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in the arts. (Winter 2010 Picture Drive)
Autism Speaks - Funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism. (July/August 2009 Picture Drive)
The Baton Rouge
Area Foundation - Establishing charitable funds to save animals and human livelihoods in the wake of the BP oil spill. (Take Your Squishable to Work Day 2010)
Child's Play - Improving the lives of children with toys and games in over 60 hospitals worldwide. (Squishable T-Rex and Design Document Auction 2009, Squishable Android Auction 2010)
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund - Protecting the First Amendment rights of the comics art form and its community of retailers, creators, publishers, librarians, and readers. (August 2008 Picture Drive)
DC Central Kitchen - Building long-term solutions to the interconnected problems of poverty, hunger, and homelessness. (Squishable Octopus Auction 2007, Squishable Panda Auction 2008)
Direct Relief International - Funding relief efforts for the victims of tornado disasters in Alabama (Squishable Giant Bean Bag Octopus Auction 2011)
Doctors Without Borders - Working in nearly 70 countries to assist people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe. (December 2009 Picture Drive)
Dress for Success - Promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire and support. (March/April 2010 Picture Drive, Take Your Squishable to Work Day 2011)
Donors Choose - Making it easy for anyone to help students in need. (Buy Nothing Day 2007 Fundraiser)
Electronic Frontier Foundation - Defending rights in the digital world. (September/October 2008 Picture Drive)
The Esther Honey Foundation - Volunteer veterinary care for South Pacific Island animals. (January-March 2008 Picture Drive)
Feeding America - A mission to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage the country in the fight to end hunger. (December 2011 Picture Drive)
First Candle - Uniting parents, caregivers and researchers nationwide with service groups to advance infant health and survival. (September/October 2011 Picture Drive)
Girlstart - Empowering girls in science, technology, engineering and math. (Summer 2010 Picture Drive)
Global Poverty Project - Increasing the number and effectiveness of people taking action to end extreme poverty. (Spring 2011 Picture Drive)
The Heifer Foundation - Empowering families to turn lives of hunger and poverty into self-reliance and hope. (May 2008 Picture Drive)
The Humane Society of the United States -The U.S.'s largest and most effective animal protection organization. (Summer 2011 Picture Drive)
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - The leading global organization focused on Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research. (November 2011 Picture Drive)
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Helping patients with blood cancers live better, longer lives. (September 2011 Picture Drive)
NYC Outward Bound - Bring demanding academics, community and character to students in all five boroughs. (February 2010 Picture Drive)
One Acre Fund - Helping East African farmers grow their way out of hunger. (January/February 2009 Picture Drive)
Operation Smile - Healing children's smiles and transforming lives across the globe. (Winter 2007 Picture Drive)
Play Pumps International - Delivering safe water solutions to communities in Africa. (March/April/May 2009 Picture Drive)
Puppies Behind Bars - Training inmates to raise puppies to become service dogs for the disabled and explosive detection canines for law enforcement. (Spring 2011 Picture Drive)
STUDIO in a School - Artists working directly with students, teachers and administrators to establish art as a regular part of the school’s curriculum. (Fall 2010 Picture Drive)
TechBridge - Encouraging girls in technology, science and engineering. (January 2010 Picture Drive)
Tipitina's Foundation - Preserving Louisiana's music and culture. (April 2008 Picture Drive)
Water Partners International - Providing safe drinking water and sanitation to people in developing countries. (November/December 2008 Picture Drive)
Wolong Giant Panda Breeding Center - Preserving this endangered species through an ambitious research, conservation, and breeding program. (June 2008 Picture Drive)
The YES Fund - Supporting young people to identify business opportunities, prepare their business plans and link-up with finance and markets. (July 2008 Picture Drive)
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