A Purposeful Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit that saves dogs from high-kill Los Angeles area shelters. There are many amazing dogs who get overlooked, or need a little extra work and care, and they aim to give those dogs a second chance. 

Alfie was found on the side of a road all by himself at 4 weeks of age. He inspired them to rescue more after seeing how much he needed help at such a delicate stage of life. He has now grown into a handsome young man and they have since saved thousands of kittens and cats just like him. Their mission is to save as many lives as possible and give them a place to call home until they are adopted. They believe every animal deserves a second chance. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, they rely entirely on donations to keep their doors open and to ensure thei cats are fed, cared for, and receive the veterinary attention they need. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference.

Caravita's mission is to end unnecessary shelter euthanasia and animal homelessness by addressing the root cause — pet overpopulation. They invest in creating access to high-quality, high-volume, low-cost sterilization through dedicated brick-and-mortar and mobile vet clinics, targeting communities where affordable vet care is limited or non-existent. Their investment will stop the crisis at the source and transform the trajectory of animal welfare for generations to come.

Frosted Faces Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that delivers the promise of family and comprehensive veterinary care for senior pets whose love and lives are in jeopardy.

The Little Red Dog is a community dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs in need. When you stroll through their rescue, you’re not just observing dogs; you’re witnessing transformations—stories of resilience that tug at your heartstrings. You will fall in love with a pup that isn’t just waiting for a home; they’re waiting to share their life with you!

Founded in 1970 by families whose loved ones had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), Breakthrough T1D is a tax-exempt nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is opening doors that were once closed by T1D diagnosis. They lead the way to more effective solutions by connecting the brightest minds to advance treatments, influence policy, and improve access to care.​ By driving innovation forward, Breakthrough T1D will make type 1 diabetes a condition of the past.  

The axeALS Foundation was founded by Eric and Amanda Stevens after Eric (who is the cousin of a 25+ year friend of Lucas') was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) at just 29 years old. Their mission is to raise ALS awareness, fund critical ALS research and clinical trials, and support patients and families living with this devastating disease.

Youth First is a non-profit, interdenominational outreach seeking to impact the lives of at-risk urban teenagers in the Reno/Sparks area.

Golden West College is Lucas' junior college baseball alumni before continuing on at East Central University. 

A 501c3 non-profit dog and cat rescue nestled at the base of Angeles National Forest in Kagel Canyon, Los Angeles County that rescues at-risk and senior dogs and cats from our local shelters and gives them the best for the rest of their lives.

MARLEY’S MUTTS DOG RESCUE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of Kern County’s shelter animals. With shelters overcrowded, euthanasia is often the only solution the county has to control the population. Lost and abandoned dogs need all of us to save them from death.

The Little Ones Animal Center is a compassionate, unique, non-profit organization in Orange County. They are a no-kill facility. They receive no government funding and rely heavily on tax-deductible contributions from private donors to continue to save as many precious Little Ones as they can.

SCT (Smokey, Charlie, Titan) Retrievers is a 501(c)(3) pet rescue organization based in Torrance, CA. They rely on the generosity of animal lovers to support their mission of rescuing and rehabilitating pets in need. Our help makes a real difference in the lives of these animals.

FOCHP is a non-profit organization dedicated to making unwanted pets in Orange County more adoptable and helping them find lifelong familes.