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Perhaps you’d rather spend your dollar towards causes like animal welfare, global health and well-being, or disaster relief. Here are some alternate causes to support if Derby isn’t it for you.

Kentucky Humane Society Animal Welfare Snuggle animals instead of racing them! It’s the state’s largest pet adoption agency and spay/neuter provider. @kyhumane
EthanAlmighty Animal Welfare He stole our hearts right away! Learn Ethan’s story and support EthanAlmighty, raising awareness around the mistreatment of rescue and shelter animals and creating nationwide change. @ethanalmighty
Equus Foundation Animal Welfare For a horse specific option, this foundation is a national animal welfare charity dedicated to protecting the comfort and dignity of horses throughout their lives, sharing their magic and power and strengthening horse-human bonds. @equusfoundation
My Dog Eats First Global Health and Wellbeing A unique philanthropy focused on ensuring that the pets of the unhoused in the Louisville are cared for. @mydogeatsfirst
Team Kentucky Storm Relief Disaster Relief Flooding hit us hard this year. Assist those impacted by severe weather systems in 2025 with tax-deductible donations to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund @igerslouisville | Tim Meredith
Home of the Innocents Children and Youth It’s child abuse prevention month, so consider supporting local efforts to raise awareness and inspire action to build safe and nurturing environments for children and families, like Home of the Innocents in their pinwheel initiative. Rennay Marshall
Voices for Children (CASA) Children and Youth Volunteer CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) improve the lives of children in foster care. @casariverregion
Imagination Library Children and Youth Dolly’s book gifting program is committed to literacy, breaking up book deserts by ensuring children have access to a new book per month in their homes from birth to starting school. @imaginationlibrary
Louisville Free Public Library Various | 17 Louisville Locations As always, the library is here to save the day–offering over 100 free programs while school’s out! Kelsey Knott
Shop Secondhand Environment Louisville has no shortage of consignment and nonprofit shops to benefit your wardrobe and the planet, reducing waste and promoting a more sustainable, circular economy. @boot_scootin_and_thriftin
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Kelsey Knott is a freelance writer, former educator, and published poet who has called Louisville home for the last 12 years. When she's not reading or playing Animal Crossing, you'll find her cozied up...