Called to ServeCalled to Serve
Called to Serve — Purpose, Passion, Service. Ordinary people, extraordinary impact.

Answer the Call

Called to Serve is a television show that turns inspiration into action. Donate to featured causes, apply to win real sponsorships, and watch the difference unfold on screen.

Every gift starts at just $10. Together, we go further.

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HOW IT WORKS

Give. Apply. Win. Watch it happen.

Called to Serve engages the public in a full circle of generosity — from the first $10 gift to a story told on screen.

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Donate

Give to the featured cause of each episode. Every gift starts at $10 and fuels a shared funding goal.

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Apply

Submit a short video application to win a sponsorship — a luncheon, a getaway, or a scholarship.

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Win

Winners are chosen fairly and consistently by our panel, with sponsor and university partners.

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Watch

We record and air the winners in Called to Serve episodes, promoted heavily during Volunteer Week.

FEATURED CAUSES

Watch the counters climb

Each episode spotlights a cause with a real funding goal. Track the progress and help push it across the finish line.

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NourishmentEpisode 1 — The Embrace Program

Collectively Nourish a Child

Donate $10 to collectively nourish a child. Recurring givers receive quarterly newsletters and progress updates.

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LuncheonEpisode 2 — Honoring the Helpers

Sponsor a Volunteer Luncheon

Donate $10 to fund celebratory luncheons for outstanding volunteers. Ten winners receive a $1,000 luncheon each.

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CruiseEpisode 3 — A Well-Earned Rest

Sponsor a Volunteer Cruise & Vacation

Donate $10 to send volunteers on a cruise or vacation. The organization each winner serves also receives $1,000.

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Cruise/vacation + $1,000 to each organization
April 2027

Building toward Global Volunteer Week 2027

Winning stories will air and be promoted heavily during National Volunteer Week, April 18–24, 2027 — part of Global Volunteer Month. Join the movement that contributed an estimated $167 billion in service to the economy.

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FOR PARTNERS

Companies, amplify the impact

We invite supermarkets, food producers, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, colleges, and universities to provide sponsorship dollars or in-kind donations — and to be featured alongside the winners on Called to Serve.

Become a sponsor

Sponsorship dollars

Fund luncheons, scholarships, and getaways while reaching an engaged, purpose-driven audience.

In-kind donations

Contribute travel, meals, products, or experiences that make the prizes unforgettable.