Welcome to May 2026 💚

This month highlights mental health awareness, family support, healthcare advocacy, and cultural recognition through meaningful impact moments.

With Mental Health Awareness Month at the forefront, May is a powerful time to prioritize wellbeing, support families, honor caregivers, and strengthen communities 💜

View the Full 2026 Cause Calendar

🗓️ Causes to Support in May

Mental Health Awareness Month

All Month

Mental Health Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness, expanding access to resources, and supporting organizations working to improve emotional wellbeing for individuals and communities.

Featured Organizations

• NAMI
• Mental Health America
• The Trevor Project
• Active Minds
• Crisis Text Line

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

All Month

This month celebrates AAPI communities while supporting organizations advancing equity, cultural preservation, and community empowerment.

Featured Organizations

• Stop AAPI Hate
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice
• Gold House Foundation
• National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum

World Ovarian Cancer Day

May 8

This day raises awareness around ovarian cancer education, prevention, and support for those impacted.

Featured Organizations

• Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
• National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
• Clearity Foundation
• American Cancer Society

World Lupus Day

May 11

World Lupus Day brings attention to lupus research, advocacy, and support for individuals navigating chronic illness.

Featured Organizations

• Lupus Foundation of America
• Lupus Research Alliance
• Hibbs Lupus Trust
• BC Lupus Society

Mother’s Day

May 12 (US)

Mother’s Day is an opportunity to support maternal health, family resources, and organizations uplifting mothers and caregivers.

Featured Organizations

• Chamber of Mothers
• Every Mother Counts
• March of Dimes
• MomsRising
• Baby2Baby

International Nurses Day

May 15

This day honors nurses worldwide and supports organizations focused on healthcare access, workforce support, and medical equity.

Featured Organizations

• American Nurses Foundation
• Nurse Educational Funds
• Direct Relief
• Project HOPE

International Day of Families

May 16

Focused on strengthening family wellbeing, this day supports causes related to housing, childcare, and social support systems.

Featured Organizations

• Ronald McDonald House Charities
• Family Promise
• Save the Children
• Habitat for Humanity

Memorial Day

May 26 (US)

Memorial Day honors military service members while creating opportunities to support veterans, military families, and related causes.

Featured Organizations

• Wounded Warrior Project
• Fisher House Foundation
• Team Rubicon
• Disabled American Veterans

🗓️ May Pledge Calendar

05/01 💚 Mental Health Awareness Month Begins
05/01 🌺 AAPI Heritage Month Begins
05/03 📰 World Press Freedom Day
05/07 🧠 National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
05/08 🎗️ World Ovarian Cancer Day
05/11 💜 World Lupus Day
05/12 🌸 Mother’s Day (US)
05/15 👩‍⚕️ International Nurses Day
05/16 👨‍👩‍👧 International Day of Families
05/22 🧬 International Day for Biological Diversity
05/26 🇺🇸 Memorial Day (US)

These key dates create meaningful opportunities to launch campaigns, share impact stories, and inspire generosity throughout the month.

How to Support

Donate 💜
Support verified nonprofits aligned with causes that matter most this month.

Fundraise 📣
Launch a customized fundraiser and mobilize your community around mental health, healthcare, or family-focused initiatives.

Host an Event 🎉
Bring supporters together through virtual or in-person campaigns that create measurable impact.

Corporate Giving 🤝
Incorporate giving into your business through workplace campaigns, donation matching, or customer giving experiences.

Make May a month of awareness, advocacy, and action. Explore causes, launch campaigns, and turn meaningful moments into measurable change with Pledge 💜