GIVING
Turning shared values into constructive action.
LAVA-America highlights independent nonprofit organizations whose work reflects values explored throughout this website, from civic engagement and social cohesion to humanitarian service and cultural awareness.
LAVA-America LLC is independent of the organizations featured here. Inclusion does not imply affiliation, sponsorship, partnership, or endorsement. Contributions through these links go directly to the organizations; LAVA-America does not receive or process them.
CIVIC BRIDGE-BUILDING
Braver Angels
Working to reduce political polarization and strengthen respectful engagement among Americans with different political views.
Visit Organization →AMERICAN CIVIC COHESION
More in Common
Working to understand what divides Americans, find common ground, and strengthen connections across differences so Americans can address shared challenges together.
Visit Organization →RELIGIOUS PLURALISM
Interfaith America
Advancing education, relationships across religious differences, and cooperation around shared civic concerns, including efforts addressing antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Visit Organization →JEWISH–MUSLIM UNDERSTANDING
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom
Building relationships between Muslim and Jewish women while confronting antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, and other forms of bigotry.
Visit Organization →AFGHAN HUMANITARIAN SERVICE
#AfghanEvac
Advising and assisting Afghans affected by the United States' withdrawal and helping sustain pathways toward relocation, resettlement, and community support.
Visit Organization →AFGHAN ALLY SUPPORT
No One Left Behind
Supporting Afghan and Iraqi interpreters and other allies who served alongside the United States as they rebuild their lives in America.
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Alliance for Intercultural
Understanding
A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation
SHARED PURPOSE. SEPARATE ORGANIZATIONS.
LAVA-America and the Alliance for Intercultural Understanding (AIU, Inc.) share founding leadership and a commitment to improving communication across different backgrounds. AIU's nonprofit mission complements LAVA-America's efforts to promote civic responsibility, cultural and diversity awareness, American history, and social justice—and to help us LEARN AMERICAN VALUES AGAIN.