The way that charities use video to reach their auidence has shifted in recent years. It is no longer enough that the message is important. In order to get and retain attention on social media they need to make an immediate emotional connection. The charity videos listed below entertain, educate and move their viewers. Most importantly they are effective.

Father’s Day Surprise – WestJet & Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada

West Jet worked with Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada to surprise a hardworking dad, Marc Grimard, with an early Father’s Day gift by reuniting him with his sick child and family.

Making House Calls, To People Without Homes

Dr. Jim Withers operates his practice with a simple idea: The best way to care for the homeless is to treat them where they live.

4 Year Olds Bucket List – Water is Life

There’s a 1 in 5 chance Nkaitole won’t reach the age of 5 due to unsafe drinking water. The Gift Of Water helped him complete his bucket list.

Cardboard Stories | Homeless in Orlando

RethinkHomelessness asked our homeless friends to write down a fact about themselves that other people wouldn’t know just by walking past them. Their answers may surprise you.

Sam Tageson lives the Shark fan’s dream

Sam Tageson, a lifelong San Jose Sharks fan with a health condition, gets to realize his dream of practicing and skating on the ice as a member of the Sharks.

Will It Crush?

In Arnold Schwarzeneggers own version of the vital YouTube hit “Will it blend” he uses his own tank to see “Will it crush?” In this video in association with OMaz charity offered one person that chance to rid in his tank and crush things with it.