GoodSearch is an Internet search engine with a simple concept and unique social mission. GoodSearch enables you to help fund your favorite charity through the simple act of searching the Internet.

The company was founded by a brother and sister team who lost their mom to cancer and wanted to find an easy way for people to support their favorite causes.

It's simple. You use GoodSearch.com like any other search engine (they've partnered with Yahoo! to ensure great results), but each time you do, money is generated for your favorite cause.

Last year search engines generated close to $6 billion in revenue from advertisers. Think about what your favorite cause could do with even a fraction of that money!

So, get started today by visiting: www.goodsearch.com

and selecting "Urban Alliance Foundation (Washington, DC)" as your designated charity!

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it work?

• On the GoodSearch homepage, choose Urban Alliance Foundation (Washington, DC) from the list.
• Search the Internet just like you normally would — the site is powered by Yahoo!, so you'll get the same high-quality search results you're accustomed to.
• Fifty percent of the revenue generated from advertisers is shared with the charity, school or nonprofit organization of your choosing.

Are the search results going to be as good as the search engine I am using now?

Absolutely. GoodSearch.com is powered by Yahoo! so you'll get the same high-quality search results that you're currently used to — or better!

How much money could this for Urban Alliance?

GoodSearch estimates that each search will generate approximately $0.01 for Urban Alliance. If you think about how many times you search the Internet each year, and then add in all the searches from the supporters of UA, it quickly adds up! Here's an example of how much UA  can earn:

The sky is the limit. The more people use GoodSearch, the more money will be directed towards Urban Alliance. There is no cap on how much money we will direct to charities.

Where does the money come from?

Search engines make most of their money from companies that pay an advertising fee when users click on links during a search. At GoodSearch, they've developed a patent-pending way to track and direct these search-generated proceeds to charities. In other words, a portion of advertiser dollars (and not your own!) earned as a result of your search, are now passed along to the organization you've chosen to support.

Do the users ever have to pay anything?

No. That's the whole point of GoodSearch! Using this search engine — and thereby generating money for your favorite cause — is free.

How can I track the number of searches and revenue generated for Urban Alliance?

Once you designate Urban Alliance as your favorite organization, click on the "amount raised" button. Remember, the money is earned in pennies, but those pennies can quickly add up to hundreds and thousands of dollars the more people search on behalf of UA!

What stops people from clicking just to raise money for their charity? What is meant by fraudulent searching?

We ask that you use this site honestly. As long as you use GoodSearch just as you would any other search engine, it's never a problem.

Fraudulent searching includes, but is not limited to, repeated manual clicks, the use of use of robots or other automated query tools, etc. This will result in the charity being de-listed.

How can I make it so my charity is already chosen each time I go to GoodSearch?

If your computer allows cookies, the last cause you designated will remain chosen. Click here to find out how to enable cookies.

How can I spread the word about GoodSearch to my friends?

There are lots of simple ways to spread the word about GoodSearch:

• Send an e-mail to all of your friends. Simply click here for a sample e-mail you can use.
• Add a GoodSearch link to the bottom of all of your e-mails. Click here for instructions.
• Write about us and link to us from your blog. Click here for a GoodSearch logo.