The Gayle Pierce that we know was a smart, kind, selfless, and generous person. She made it a priority to be very philanthropic with her time and money to missions and causes that were close to her heart. The legacy of someone like Gayle is one that deserves to be honored and carried forward by all of us.
If she has instilled inspiration in your heart to make a positive impact, select from a list of her favorite organizations where you can contribute in her honor and memory.
ACLU’s mission remains realizing the promise of the Bill of Rights for all and expanding the reach of its guarantees. Some of the most pressing civil liberties issues that ACLU works on are: Immigration, Equal rights, Criminal Justice, Racial Justice, Juvenile Justice, Security and Privacy, Voting Rights, Capital Punishment, Free Speech, etc.
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State is a nonpartisan educational and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the separation of religion and government as the only way to ensure freedom of religion, including the right to believe or not believe, for all.
Doctors without Borders is an independent, global movement providing medical aid where it’s needed most.
GFW is an organization that works for women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, freedom from violence, economic justice, and leadership.
HRW is a community of activists who work hard to protect the most at risk, from vulnerable minorities and civilians in wartime, to refugees and children in need
NPR is an independent, nonprofit media organization that was founded on a mission to create a more informed public.
The mission of NRDC is to safeguard the Earth, its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends.
North Star Imagination Library has been registering children to receive free, age-appropriate books every month in the mail.
Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide
Project Salvador aids the people of El Salvador by creating awareness in the United States of the plight of the marginalized in Central America, especially in El salvador.
The SPLC is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society.