September 2026 Impact Report · Current
Making the world a better place, one volunteer at a time
11 new nonprofits this month — 328 and counting.
Updated daily
VolunteerBadge launched on June 15, 2026 and is expanding rapidly across the United States.
The story so far
This is the September 2026 VolunteerBadge Impact Report. Since our last edition, 11 new nonprofits joined the movement — bringing the total to 328 organizations across 46 states, all screening their volunteers with VolunteerBadge for just $5 a check.
Below are the newest changemakers making the world a better place, along with a look at how the whole community is growing — cause by cause, town by town.
We publish a new Impact Report every month. If you're dreaming of starting a nonprofit of your own, don't miss our free founder's roadmap at the end of this report.
By the numbers
The causes our nonprofits serve
Everything included
One platform for the whole volunteer program
$5 background checks
Full national criminal + all-50-state sex-offender + watchlists, FCRA-compliant, with adverse-action built in — a fraction of the industry price.
Real identity verification
A government photo ID plus a biometric selfie confirm the person you cleared is the person who shows up.
Automatic re-screening
Set a schedule and volunteers stay current on their own — no spreadsheets, no lapses.
Volunteer management
Applications, a live compliance roster, hours tracking, and secure two-way messaging — all in one place.
Grant-ready reporting
One-click reports of verified hours, in-kind value, and screening completion, built for funders and boards.
Donations & Academy
Collect gifts on your own branded page, and train volunteers free with 120+ certificate courses.
Volunteer Insights
A free, science-backed quiz helps place each volunteer where they will thrive — and stay.
Victor, your AI assistant
Ask in plain English to run a check, send an application, or explain anything — he does it.
A portable $5 badge
Volunteers get screened once and carry one verified badge to any organization.
New this edition
The newest changemakers
✝️ Faith & Worship 7
Canton, NC
A Church That Opens Its Doors to All
Beulah Baptist Church in Canton, NC serves as a spiritual and community anchor, offering welcome and support to neighbors in need.
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Federal Way, WA
A faith family growing together in Federal Way
Federal Way Church of the Nazarene is a vibrant community of faith dedicated to knowing Christ and making Him known through worship, small groups, and service in their neighborhood.
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Oskaloosa, IA
A welcoming faith home for all in Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Central United Methodist Church opens its doors to people at any point in their spiritual journey, creating a space where tradition, contemporary worship, and service to neighbors blend together.
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Corpus Christi, TX
Literacy opens doors in Coastal Bend
GLS Coastal Bend helps adults and families in Corpus Christi develop reading and writing skills, unlocking pathways to better jobs, stronger families, and fuller participation in their community.
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Leavenworth, KS
A community rooted in faith and spiritual growth
Truth Tabernacle Church in Leavenworth welcomes seekers and believers to experience worship grounded in apostolic faith, new birth, and holy living—creating a gathering place where people of all ages encounter God's presence together.
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Bealeton, VA
A church welcoming every person through open doors
The Gathering Place in Bealeton brings people together across differences, creating a space where community members find belonging and support in their faith and daily lives.
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Espanola, NM
Faith, Learning, and Family in Espanola
Anima Christi Learning Center serves families in northern New Mexico through Catholic education rooted in the wisdom of Saint Thomas Aquinas and the charism of Saint Joseph Manyanet, helping parents nurture the whole person—mind, heart, and soul.
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Chesapeake, VA
Learning together in a welcoming homeschool community
Homeschool Out of the Box brings homeschooling families in Chesapeake together through diverse classes and collaborative learning, fostering connection and academic growth across all ages.
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Chester, VA
Young minds discover strength within themselves
Unbreakable Minds LLC in Chester, VA empowers youth and young adults to shift their mindset, build resilience, and navigate life's challenges with confidence and purpose.
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Flower Mound, TX
Growing roots, growing futures in Flower Mound
Wildly Rooted connects young people in North Texas with nature and hands-on learning that transforms how they see themselves and their community.
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For the big-hearted
Dreaming of starting your own nonprofit?
Every organization in this report began with one person and a big heart. We built a free, step-by-step roadmap to take you from an idea to a fully-fledged 501(c)(3) — and safely recruit your first volunteers.
Read the free founder’s roadmap →A new Impact Report, every month
On the 1st of every month we publish a fresh edition — new nonprofits, new features, and new proof that good people, safely screened, change the world.