23 Adorable Nonprofit Instagram Posts

Nonprofits face some of the world’s toughest challenges. They seek out suffering, injustice, and danger to improve our world and help people lead safer, longer, and happier lives.

But they also know how to have fun.

We’ve gathered 23 inspiring, beautiful, and just plain delightful Instagram posts from some awesome organizations. If you need to turn your day around or remember all the good that people can do, you’ve come to the right place. For more images like these, follow these nonprofits on Instagram.

Friday silliness from some of our students in #mathare

A post shared by Shining Hope for Communities (@shofco) on Jun 9, 2017 at 4:48pm PDT

 

Al served in the U.S. Marine Corps for five years, providing security for Marine One, the helicopter that carries the president. After Al left the military, one thing did not change. “I always wanted to find a way to continue my service,” he says. His journey with #HabitatforHumanity has taken him from volunteer to homeowner to employee.

A post shared by Habitat for Humanity (@habitatforhumanity) on May 30, 2017 at 7:21am PDT

 

"One of the things I really like about buildOn is that we are changing perceptions and stereotypes. We are teaching others not to judge a book by it’s cover." – buildOn student Isaiah Scott. Isaiah's dedication to serving others has taken him from service projects in the South Bronx to Senegal on Trek. And on top of serving more than 120 hours with buildOn, Isaiah recently graduated from high school a year early. Read more of Isaiah's story by clicking the link in our bio. #service #Bronx #NYC #Senegal #WestAfrica #education #community

A post shared by buildOn (@buildon) on Jun 28, 2017 at 8:02am PDT

 

So. Much. Joy.

A post shared by Special Olympics (@specialolympics) on Jun 14, 2017 at 8:50am PDT

 

An 18-month old boy plays with cows. His family members are Massai pastoralists living near the Tanzanian border of Kenya. Many are now diversifying so that they grow crops as well, or are turning to farming full-time. They are also working with traditional farmers to ensure that both types of lifestyles can use the resources available without encroaching on each other’s needs for survival. Sending children to school is also becoming a priority so that they are better equipped to the changing world in the future. Oxfam partner Irrigation Water Users Association helped by constructing and repairing the 550 miles of pipes and channels that carry water from the river to 250 hectares of semi-arid land nearby. #cows #baby #cutebabay #cute #oxfam #massai

A post shared by Oxfam (@oxfamamerica) on Aug 4, 2016 at 11:52am PDT

 

Stay tuned to see what we are cooking up with @everytown Thank you @daniellebknyc for inviting us to paint with you today! . . . . . #mural #nyc #coneyisland #art #painting #muralart #wearorange #paintforapurpose

A post shared by Art Start (@artstartorg) on May 21, 2017 at 10:52am PDT

 

Heifer's first annual #UrbanFarmFest is in action! This festival includes food trucks, live music and lawn games. Also, plenty of baby goats ready to play checkers.

A post shared by Heifer International (@heiferinternational) on Jun 8, 2017 at 6:06pm PDT

 

A post shared by The Trevor Project (@trevorproject) on Jun 25, 2017 at 4:18pm PDT

 

Shahzeb shows off a fuzzy little friend! With that bright smile on his face, it can be hard to imagine that just a little while ago, Shahzeb and his family had to suffer without regular electricity or even running water. But after a generous and kind donor sponsored Shahzeb as part of IRUSA's #Orphan Sponsorship program, his family now has loving support; fresh water and regular electricity; and lots of bright smiles to go around, masha'Allah!

A post shared by Islamic Relief USA (@islamicreliefusa) on Mar 9, 2017 at 8:21am PST

 

"Say it loud. Say it clear. Refugees are welcome here." A warm welcome to refugees into your community: our continued inspiration. ✨ #RefugeesWelcome #IRCAtlanta #RandomActsOfKindnessDay (📸: @christiancbsatlanta)

A post shared by International Rescue Committee (@theirc) on Feb 17, 2017 at 5:10pm PST

 

No better way to start out your Monday than with a little greyhound/pig love! Meet Bullet (GAC's Spoof) and his 🐷 sister, Chanel!

A post shared by Greyhound Adoption Center (@greyhoundadoptioncenter) on Jul 24, 2017 at 11:42am PDT

 

FIRST BE KIND ASSEMBLY OF THE YEAR: ✔️✔️✔️ _____________________ Here's just a clip of what went down this morning with the coolest crew! THE BE KIND CREW is ready to take on the 2017-2018 school and they want to visit your school! For more information email info@bkpp.org TODAY! 🐝 #BeKindPeople #BeKindCrew

A post shared by Be Kind People Project (@bekindpeople) on Aug 1, 2017 at 2:45pm PDT

 

Bats can perhaps be seen as nature's #fairies! They fly, spend time in the forest or around flowers, and are ADORABLE! They may not have magical powers, but their ability to #pollinate, eat insects and disperse seeds is a pretty magical thing! #FairyDay #SavetheBats #bat #batsofinstagram #batstagram #education #wildlife #conservation

A post shared by Org. for Bat Conservation (@savethebats) on Jun 24, 2017 at 3:03pm PDT

 

Blown away that we were able to raise $1 Million for the second year in a row! Thank you to all who contributed to #CureKidsCancer

A post shared by Vs. Cancer Foundation (@vs_cancer) on Jan 1, 2017 at 5:44am PST

 

May 17, 2016 ➡️March 1, 2017 28 weeks gestation, almost 7 months adjusted: Miracle Baby Ella and Miracle Mom Kate. #repost @kate_l_odonnell . . . #miraclebabies #nicugrad #miraclemoms #nicu

A post shared by Miracle Babies (@miraclebabies) on Mar 2, 2017 at 2:53pm PST

 

On your left, you've got Officer Candidate Siggie St. Clair, a current Clay Hunt Fellow, ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) instructor, and trained sawyer currently attending grad school for psychology in Chicago. On your right, Marine Corps veteran Matthew Watson who has a degree in philosophy, a family of five, and currently serves as a volunteer District Coordinator in Indiana and a full-time director of quality operations in the health care industry. Both find purpose in serving communities with what little spare time they have.

A post shared by Team Rubicon USA (@teamrubicon) on Mar 14, 2017 at 6:55pm PDT

 

#Repost @team2moms: Our family supports the @humanrightscampaign 💯They strive to end discrimination against the LGBTQ+ and we thank them! Our kids will be raised to treat everyone with respect and dignity, no matter their race, sexual orientation, or religion. Together we stand!!! #HumanRightsCampaign #PrideMonth🏳️‍🌈 #Pride2017 #samesexparents #samesexfamily #Team2Moms #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtfamily #lgbtpride #youtuber #youtubers

A post shared by Human Rights Campaign (@humanrightscampaign) on Jun 15, 2017 at 3:13pm PDT

 

The best day of the week, #TongueOutTuesday! Tag a friend who needs a little pick-me-up 😋 #kitten #kittensofinstagram

A post shared by ASPCA (@aspca) on Jun 20, 2017 at 12:27pm PDT

 

A twice-monthly distribution, the Descanso Mobile Pantry serves an average of 100 households. At its most recent distribution, 1,880 pounds of food were distributed including kale, onions, potatoes, plums and dry cereal goods. Visit feedingsandiego.org to find out how our programs fight hunger across San Diego County. #hunger #endhunger #fighthunger #endhungernow #feedingamerica #feedingsandiego #sandiego #healthyfood #nutrition #volunteer #giveback #volunteers #community #donatenow #donatetoday #donatemoney #donatefood #donatetime #getinvolved

A post shared by Feeding San Diego (@feedingsandiego) on Jul 19, 2017 at 11:20am PDT

 

Clean water, healthy beaches, accessible coasts, & plastic-free shorelines—these are all things that our activists and volunteers are fighting for every single day. What are you fighting for to keep our ocean, waves and beaches protected? (link in profile) 📷: @russellordphoto

A post shared by Surfrider Foundation (@surfrider) on Jul 17, 2017 at 9:01am PDT

 

💙 this photo of Allie and her boyfriend on #prom night! #love #couple

A post shared by Autism Speaks (@autismspeaks) on May 31, 2017 at 5:38pm PDT

 

Happy Monday! Let's jump on in to this week and crush it! Don't forget to keep voting for Brad Ludden for @cnnheroes! Less than a month until the winner is chosen and every vote counts!

A post shared by FIRST DESCENTS (@first_descents) on Nov 7, 2016 at 11:17am PST

 

As four healthy monk seals are released in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, two more patients have been brought back to #KeKaiOla for long-term care. Both animals, a female pup named Awa`puhi and a three-year-old female named Mililani, are suffering from malnutrition, so our animal care experts are focused on getting them the nutritious fish meals they need to grow strong and healthy. 🐠 🐡 🐟 To see their photos and learn what their names mean, click on the link in our bio. (NOAA Permit 18786) #MonkSealMonday #MakeSealsFatAgain #Hawaiianmonkseals #Hawaii #ilioholoikauaua #Marinemammalcenter #TMMC

A post shared by The Marine Mammal Center (@themarinemammalcenter) on Jun 26, 2017 at 11:27am PDT

 

Which one was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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