While Not for Profit groups encompass a wide range of categories, popular types of non-profits include: rights and civil liberties, animal rights, land conservation and the environment, general emergency relief, refugees, medical assistance education, research and cultural preservation groups, health research and education, support for chronic illnesses and diseases cancer support and research, support for physical and cognitive disabilities, poverty focused charities, feeding the hungry, promoting self sufficiency, impoverished children, sanctity of life senior citizens, supporting military and veterans, supporting fire fighters and police, watchdog groups, children and youth, and women’s groups.