Charity
Tzu Chi volunteers help the the most vulnerable of society, from the hungry to those in poverty by providing services along with compassion. These are some of our footprints.
Zero Hunger
Relieve Food Insecurity
Tzu Chi USA is providing fresh produce and pantry essentials for low-income families, ensuring that fewer adults and children go to bed hungry.
Support For People Experiencing Homelessness
Tzu Chi USA is offering nourishment to unsheltered community members staying at shelters or on the streets by providing them with hearty hot meals.
Quality Education
Scholarships for Students
Tzu Chi USA is giving civic-minded students the chance to achieve their college dreams through the Tzu Chi USA Scholarship Program.
Back-to-school Preparation
Tzu Chi USA is helping struggling parents relieve back-to-school costs by providing school-age children with supply-filled backpacks for a successful school year.
Happy Campus Program
Tzu Chi USA is supplying backpacks filled with wholesome snacks to children from low-income households, to be collected and enjoyed at home or school each week.
Tutoring Program
Tzu Chi Young Leaders (a network of college students and young professionals committed to making an impact) are tutoring elementary school students and providing oneon-one learning support.
Character Education Programs
Tzu Chi Education Foundation’s signature character education curricula builds on positive character traits in children as they become the adults of tomorrow.
No Poverty
Shelter Distributions
Tzu Chi USA is providing physical comfort and warmth with clothing and blanket distributions to those experiencing homelessness.
Community Empowerment
Tzu Chi USA provides financial and emotional aid to individuals and families experiencing extenuating circumstances. This aid helps meet people’s practical needs (e.g. medical expenses, utility bills, rent payments, etc.) as they get back on their feet.
Winter Coat & Supply Drive
Tzu Chi USA is ensuring that warmth is within reach every winter by distributing winter coats, winter clothing, and cold weather supplies to those in need.
Personalized Aid
Tzu Chi USA offers personalized charity care when hardship disrupts a household. Our volunteers visit in person to understand each family’s situation and determine the right level of support.
If needs extend beyond three months, we establish an ongoing charity care case. Assistance may include cash cards, checks, gift cards, and essential items, always delivered with dignity and care.
Support us
With your generous donation, Tzu Chi is able to provide emergency relief when disaster strikes, distribute food to ease hunger, provide medical care to those who cannot afford it, to support students so they have hope for their future, and so much more.