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The Lustgarten Foundation is
HeartShare Human Services,
founded in 1914, is a comprehensive human services agency whose nonsectarian programs
assist, in a dignified and respectful manner, over 25,000 at-risk Established in 1934 in Nazi
Germany and reestablished in 1939 in the
THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON
MENTAL ILLNESS The National Alliance on Mental
Illness of New York City, Inc. (NAMI-NYC Metro) is a grassroots organization
that provides support, education, and advocacy for families and individuals
of all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds who live with mental illness. As
the largest affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, we work
collaboratively with our state and national affiliates, and with other
stakeholders in the community to educate the public, advocate for
legislation, reduce stigma, and improve the mental health system. All
programs and services are free of charge; for more information please contact
212.684.3264 or visit our website: www.naminycmetro.org.
Founded in 1985, The Doe Fund
develops and operates innovative programs to provide formerly incarcerated
and homeless individuals the opportunities they need to rejoin mainstream
society. Our centerpiece initiative, Ready, Willing & Able,
is based on the belief that helping those in need requires providing a hand up,
not a hand out. www.doe.org
646-672-4248
ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF
AMERICA The Alzheimer’s
Foundation of America is a leading New York-based advocacy organization that
unites 1,600+ member organizations nationwide and provides education,
counseling by licensed social workers, grants to community organizations and
families, a free caregiver magazine and various other services to improve
quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related
dementias, and their families. For more information, call (toll free)
866-232-8484.
The Compassionate Friends is a
national self-help organization with a mission to assist families toward the
positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to
provide information to help others be supportive. With more than 625 chapters
in the
First Candle is among the preeminent organizations
focusing on reducing the rate of SIDS, stillbirth and unsafe sleep practices
nationwide. With programs of research, education, advocacy, and
support, we are working toward a future where all babies are provided the
best possible chance to reach not only their first birthday, but many happy
birthdays beyond. 1-800-221-7437
Global Survivors Network (GSN)
is a collaboration of victims of terror across the globe working to prevent
future acts of terror. We aim, through public events, our online community,
and documentary film, to show the world, and especially those who may be
sympathetic to terrorists’ grievances, that violence is not an acceptable
answer and can only cause pain and suffering, most often to people just like
them. Please visit www.globalsurvivors.org or reach us at info@globalsurvivors.org.
UNITED HOSPICE OF
ROCKLAND, INC. United Hospice of Rockland, Inc. provides care,
hope, comfort and improved quality of life to individuals and their families
facing serious illness. We offer compassionate support to members of our
community who have experienced the loss of a loved one. We lead the health
and human services community in improving the provision of care to those
affected by serious illness 845-634-4974
Phone 845-634-7549 fax
Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a
national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering all women affected by
breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.
Programs and services include conferences, teleconferences, the Survivors'
Helpline (888.753.5222), lbbc.org, newsletters, recordings, publications,
networking programs and a library. Contact them at (610) 645-4567 or at
mail@lbbc.org.
Since 2000, ShelterBox has
provided shelter, warmth and dignity following more than 140 disasters in
more than 70 countries. ShelterBox instantly responds to earthquake, volcano,
flood, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami or conflict by delivering boxes of aid.
Each iconic green ShelterBox contains a disaster relief tent for up to 10
people, stove, blankets and water filtration system, among other tools for
survival. ShelterBox’s American affiliate, ShelterBox
MULTIPLE MYELOMA RESEARCH
FOUNDATION The MMRF relentlessly pursues innovative means that accelerate the development of next-generation multiple myeloma treatments to extend the lives of patients and lead to a cure.
THE
HONORABLE TINA BROZMAN FOUNDATION The Honorable Tina Brozman Foundation, a section 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was founded to fulfill Tina's Wish: to save women through an effective screen for ovarian cancer. The Foundation supports research to discover an early and effective test for ovarian cancer and awareness of the early warning signs of this deadly disease.
COLUMBIA
PSYCHIATRY'S LIEBER RECOVERY CENTER The
Schizophrenia Recovery Clinic is located at the New York State Psychiatric
Institute (NYSPI) on the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Campus. The clinic
provides outpatient services to individuals participating in research studies
conducted by NYSPI and
The mission
of The Glaucoma Foundation (TGF) is to fund groundbreaking research and to
educate the public about the disease and the importance of early detection to
prevent blindness. Founded in1984 by Dr. Robert Ritch, TGF is one of the premier not-for-profit organizations
dedicated to eradicating blindness from glaucoma through vital research and
education. The Foundation works to
encourage and support basic and applied research in glaucoma, to gain and
disseminate new information about the causes and treatment of glaucoma, and
to further efforts to identify and develop novel approaches to preserve
visual function and reverse blindness caused by glaucoma.
The
The Fortune Society believes in a world where all who are at-risk, incarcerated or formerly incarcerated can become positive, contributing members of society. Our work supports successful reentry of formerly incarcerated men and women and promotes alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities.
The all-volunteer organization, Friends of Art & Design,
incorporated as a 501c3 in 1994. Dedicated to working with the faculty and
administration of the High School of
Art & Design, FAD helps students develop the skills they need to
achieve success in school and in life. The High School of Art & Design is a career and technical school
focused on high academic achievement and pre-professional courses in the
commercial arts. Located at FAD Board members and supporters believe that it is every citizen’s responsibility to do all she or he can to help every youngster achieve his or her potential, not only for the student’s welfare, but for the welfare of our society.
THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION
FOR PARKINSON'S RESEARCH The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson’s today. We believe without fail that our goal is within reach - but we can’t get there without your support. Please join the fight today.
MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF POLISH
JEWS - NORTH AMERICAN COUNCIL The North American Council is a nonprofit organization supporting
the mission of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews by raising crucial
funds for the permanent exhibition and educational programs.
ST.
JUDE'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL The mission of St. Jude Children’s Last updated: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 |
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