One of our goals at AVSmartz is to give back to others in whatever small way we can. While most believe we could all give just a little more, we understand giving is a very personal decision and we must all decide for ourselves how much time, money and effort is right for us, both personally and professionally.

One of the greatest gifts we as individuals can give to those around us is our own independence. The freedom from being dependent on others is the first step in being able to give back, only then can we begin to donate our time and money to causes that mean something to us.

At AVSmartz we participate in our own small way by supporting the causes below. An incredibly small amount of giving in the form of time, money or evangelism can be the catalyst that sets a person on the path to self-sufficiency giving them the opportunity to pay it forward.

 

 

Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society was formed in March 2005 by a group of horse enthusiasts who felt there was a need for a new rescue to help horses and other equines throughout Texas and Arkansas. BEHS's mission is to improve the lives of equines by educating and helping owners, assisting law enforcement agencies, rehabilitating abused and neglected equines, and placing them into safe, permanent homes.

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In 1947, Defenders of Furbearers, the organization that would later become Defenders of Wildlife, was founded.

In 2009, over sixty years later, Defenders of Wildlife employs over 150 dedicated professionals and is supported by more than 500,000 members nationwide. Our organization has evolved to take on the task of preserving our nation’s native wildlife species and habitats.

 

 

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) The ELCA is a community of faith that shares a passion for making positive changes in the world. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made known to us in Jesus Christ. Through worship, service, and education, we practice our faith, grow our relationship with God and experience God's grace in our lives.

 

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The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now - to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't.

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Wine to Water was a dream that became a reality in the beginning of 2004.  WTW held their first fundraiser in February of 2004 to see if in fact it was an idea that people would respond to. Originally the concept was to put on benefit wine events, such as tastings, then use all of the money raised to support water projects around the world. The first fundraiser was a great success.  With its success, and others to follow, came a confidence that Wine to Water would continue to grow as an organization. As a result, wine tastings became just one of the many ways that WTW raises awareness and support for the global water crisis.