Explore The Issues - health
Sometimes there's nowhere else to turn. Health and Human Service agencies generally provide direct services to clients needing assistance related to health, education and welfare i.e., emergency medical services, financial assistance, housing, child abuse and prevention, drug rehabilitation, improving infant health etc. Frequently service providers also undertake research, policy change and advocacy, education and outreach, community organizing and other strategic methods to create systemic change.
2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games :: www.2009worldgames.org
The 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, scheduled for February 6 - 13, 2009 in Idaho, USA provides a global stage for Special Olympics athletes to showcase their talents, transcend the boundaries of geography, nationality, political philosophy, gender, age, culture and religion. These games invite the world to join the athletes in a world of welcome -- a world of inclusion, without bias or prejudice and transforms participants, community leaders, and fans world-wide through sportsmanship and spirited competition to appreciate the values of mutual respect and compassion, which the athletes and their supporters live by every day.
America's Second Harvest :: www.secondharvest.org
The Nation's Food Bank Network feeds America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engages our country in the fight to end hunger. It is the nation's largest charitable hunger-relief organization, with a network of more than 200 Member food banks and food-rescue organizations serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
American Heart Association :: www.americanheart.org
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: 'Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.'
Autism Speaks :: www.autismspeaks.org
Autism Speaks seeks to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders through funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder and are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.
Best Buddies California :: www.bestbuddiescalifornia.org
The mission of Best Buddies is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
Braille Institute :: www.brailleinstitute.org
Braille Institute is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate blindness and severe sight loss as a barrier to a fulfilling life.
Children's Advocacy Institute (CAI) :: www.caichildlaw.org
CAI is part of the Center for Public Interest Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. CAI works to improve the status and well-being of children in our society by representing their interests and right to a safe, healthy childhood. In addition to its academic program, which trains law students to be effective child advocates, CAI represents children in the state legislature, in the courts, before administrative agencies, and through public education programs.
Children's Miracle Network :: www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org
Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children¹s hospitals across North America. Each year the 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals provide the finest medical care, life-saving research and preventative education to help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind.
City of Hope :: www.cityofhope.org
City of Hope is an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educations institution dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening illness.
Do Something :: www.dosomething.org
Do Something believes that young people have the power to change the world and uses the internet as an agent to implement that change. It is their aim to inspire, support and celebrate a generation of do-ers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action to make the world a better place.
Earth Share :: www.earthshare.org
Earth Share is a nationwide network of the country's most respected environmental and conservation organizations and offers a simple way to care for our health, water, air, land and wildlife by giving working people the easiest and best opportunity to create a healthy and sustainable environment through payroll contribution programs in the workplace.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) :: www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
LLS's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services.
Lollipop Theater Network :: www.lollipoptheater.org
Lollipop Theater Network brings the magic of movies to children confined to hospitals nationwide due to chronic or life-threatening illnesses. By working in collaboration with the leading motion picture studios, LOLLIPOP screens the season's biggest blockbusters in both group and bedside settings for these very deserving children. LOLLIPOP has screened over 150 films and is currently able to offer its program in hospitals in over 17 states nationwide.
National Council on Aging (NCOA) :: www.ncoa.org
NCOA is a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders whose mission is to improve the lives of older Americans. Their programs help older people remain healthy and independent, find jobs, increase access to benefits programs, and discover meaningful ways to continue contributing to society.
National Fibromyalgia Association :: www.fmaware.org
The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) is the largest nonprofit organization working to support people with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain illnesses. The organization's mission is to develop and execute programs dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia.
Points of Light Institute :: www.pointsoflight.org
Points of Light Institute inspires and mobilizes people to become engaged, take action and solve community problems. The organization supports a robust network of 370 affiliates, covering 83% of the US market, with eight international locations. Collectively, they mobilize millions of volunteers who partner with thousands of nonprofits, schools and community organizations every year. By cultivating a dynamic network of linked civic hubs, corporate partners, nonprofits, and citizen leaders who engage volunteers in meaningful community change, they are building a change movement - achieving scale and impact by inspiring a culture of service and offering practical tools, new ideas and innovation to the civic space.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) :: www.rainn.org
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization and was named one of “America’s 100 Best Charities” by Worth magazine. RAINN carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
Share Our Strength (SOS) :: www.strength.org
Share Our Strength (SOS) inspires and organizes individuals and businesses to share their strengths to help end hunger. Dedicated to ending childhood hunger, SOS is helping to ensure that the nearly 12 million American children facing hunger have access to the nutritious food they need to learn, grow and thrive.
Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) :: www.sosc.org
SOSC provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation :: www.starlight.org
Starlight Starbright helps seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.
Toys For Tots :: www.toysfortots.org
The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
Veterans for America (VFA) :: www.veteransforamerica.org
VFA, formerly the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation, is uniting the new generation of veterans with those from past wars to address their needs, the causes, conduct and consequences of war.