Greater Good Charities

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Seattle, WA. (520) 441-9067

Description

This organization offers humanitarian aid, pet and animal rescue services, and environmental and habitat conservation that can complement congregational ministries. Greater Good Charities believes in supporting people, pets, and the planet by responding to need. To share those values, Greater Good Charities provides essential supplies, rebuilding support, pet accommodations for domestic violence and homeless shelters, environmental research, and more.

Features

Blog
Volunteer opportunities
Fundraising opportunities

Recommended Audience

clergy and lay leaders, community ministry teams

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Read the Great Good Charities blog to understand how their work might connect to ministries in your congregation.
Contact Great Good Charities about partnering with your congregation on a service project or mission trip.

Updated: March 22, 2025

About the Contributor

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez

Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez serves in the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point as the Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting, working to advance the Center’s mission to strengthen Indiana congregations by providing resources to the communities that make up the diverse tapestry of the Northwest region.

Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Miriam immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up on the East Side of Chicago. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Illinois College, graduating with a double major in Communications & Rhetorical Studies and International Studies with a concentration in gender and immigration equity.

Before joining the Center, Miriam served as the Director of Communications at the Parliament of the World’s Religions. In her tenure with the Parliament, Miriam worked closely with faith, community, and nonprofit leaders on outreach, engagement, and interfaith community-building efforts. She is an enthusiastic advocate for youth, Indigenous, and women’s voices in faith and civic spaces.

Miriam is a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, where she and her family attend weekly Spanish service.

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