Owens & Minor Foundation

Friends of the Mississippi River engages people to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region.

THE MISSION OF SAVE THE SOUND IS TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE LAND, AIR AND WATER OF CONNECTICUT AND LONG ISLAND SOUND. THEY USE LEGAL AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE RESULTS THAT BENEFIT THE ENVIRONMENT FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

THE LOS ANGELES WATERKEEPER'S MISSION IS TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH OF THE REGION'S WATERWAYS, AND FOR SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE, AND CLIMATE-FRIENDLY WATER SUPPLIES. THEY ENVISION THE LOS ANGELES REGION AS AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER ON INTEGRATED, SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE WATER MANAGEMENT; A REGION THAT IS WATER SELF-SUFFCIENT, AND WHERE ALL WATERWAYS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY ARE SAFE, HEALTHY AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.

THE MISSION OF FRIENDS IS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE GREAT SALT LAKE ECOSYSTEM AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE LAKE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND THE ARTS. THEIR LONG-TERM VISION IS TO ACHIEVE COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED-BASED RESTORATION AND PROTECTION FOR THE GREAT SALT LAKE ECOSYSTEM.

The mission of Special Olympics is to 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 Olympic athletes and the community.

Millions of people in the United States, 1 in 5 or nearly 60 million, face the day-to-day reality of living with a mental health condition. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to providing advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - By uniting our communities and raising money, we can help the American Cancer Society fund breakthrough breast cancer research, provide free information and support, and help people reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it may be more treatable.

The Virginia-West Virginia Chapter connects all people affected by multiple sclerosis throughout Virginia, West Virginia, and parts of North Carolina and Kentucky. We have helped more than 15,000 people living with MS in our area get the information, connections and support they need to move their lives forward and find their place in the MS movement. We are proud to have 61 Partners in MS Care ranging from MS specialists, researchers, physical therapists and care managers, and more than 300 volunteers who help move us closer to our vision - a world free of MS.

INROADS CREATES PATHWAYS TO CAREERS FOR ETHNICALLY DIVERSE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THEY POSITION THEIR GRADUATES TO ADVANCE IN THEIR CAREERS AND HELP EMPLOYERS FOSTER DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES. THEIR MISSION IS TO DELIVER INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT IDENTIFY, ACCELERATE, AND ELEVATE UNDERREPRESENTED TALENT THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS.

THE MISSION OF THE HANOVER EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS, AND SERVE AS EFFECTIVE STEWARDS OF RESOURCES, TO CREATE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORUNITIES THAT PROMOTE HIGH PERFORMANCE IN ALL STUDENTS IN HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS.

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Our mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

Tech For Troops is dedicated to empowering veterans with computers, skills, and Information Technology (IT) work force training. T4T gifts refurbished computers to veterans, enabling them to connect with employers and develop essential computer skills. We hire veterans and provide technical training, keep usable computers out of the landfill, and recycle electronics in an environmentally sustainable way.

The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to end hunger across metro Atlanta and north Georgia with the food, people, and big ideas needed to make sure all members of our community have access to enough nourishment to live a healthy and productive life.

THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH TO DEVELOP INTO HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT, CIVIC-MINDED ADULTS WITHIN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTES THE ACCEPTANCE OF LGBTQ YOUTH IN SOCIETY.

TO PROMOTE UNITY, HARMONY, AND DIVERSITY IN THE CENTRAL VIRGINIA REGION. THROUGH VARIOUS CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS AND INITIATIVES, THE SOCIETY RAISES AWARENESS AND RECOGNITION OF ASIAN HERITAGE AND PROMOTES CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN THE REGION.

Founded in 1982, LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics) is a national, nonprofit organization, with a mission to achieve full participation and equality for Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) through leadership, empowerment, and policy. It started with a simple yet powerful idea: that in order for API communities to realize their full potential and to foster robust participation in this increasingly globalized world, these communities would have to begin producing leaders who could advocate and speak on their behalf.

Always B Smiling strives to support children, families, and caregivers with life challenges by offering support and experiences that will inspire as many smiles as possible.

SIDE BY SIDE IS DEDICATED TO CREATING SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES WHERE VIRGINIA'S LGBTQ+ YOUTH CAN DEFINE THEMSELVES, BELONG AND FLOURISH.

MEALS BY GRACE IS A NO-COST MEAL PROGRAM FOCUSED TO HELP FEED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. GENERALLY THESE FAMILIES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HAVING SPECIAL NEED BY SCHOOL SYSTEM SOCIAL WORKERS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND OR CHURCH OR COMMUNITY LEADERS. THESE FAMILIES MAY HAVE LIMITED OR UNRELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, EXPERIENCE FREQUENT FOOD INSECURITY OR ARE WORKING TO OVERCOME A MAJOR HEALTH OR WORK LOSS EVENT.

THE MISSION OF CANDLELIGHTERS IS TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, QUALITY OF LIFE PROGRAMS, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER WITH THE GOAL OF ALLOWING THEM TO FOCUS ON THE JOURNEY, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, LOVING THEIR CHILD.

Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) mission is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children. Guiding us in our mission are our core values: Lead with compassion. Focus on the critical needs of children.

HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND MILITARY FAMILIES THAT ARE FOCUSED ON TRANSITION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, PEER ENGAGEMENT, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

Our mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

THE MISSION OF SAVE THE SOUND IS TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE LAND, AIR AND WATER OF CONNECTICUT AND LONG ISLAND SOUND. THEY USE LEGAL AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE RESULTS THAT BENEFIT THE ENVIRONMENT FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

THE MISSION OF CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVERKEEPER IS TO EDUCATE, ADVOCATE AND SECURE THE PROTECTION AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER, INCLUDING ITS LAKES, TRIBUTARIES, AND WATERSHED, IN ORDER TO RESTORE AND CONSERVE THEIR ECOLOGICAL HEALTH FOR THE PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE THAT DEPEND ON THE RIVER SYSTEM AND IN RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANT ECOSYSTEM FUNCTIONS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND PLANET.

THE MISSION OF FRIENDS IS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE GREAT SALT LAKE ECOSYSTEM AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE LAKE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND THE ARTS. THEIR LONG-TERM VISION IS TO ACHIEVE COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED-BASED RESTORATION AND PROTECTION FOR THE GREAT SALT LAKE ECOSYSTEM.

THE LOS ANGELES WATERKEEPER'S MISSION IS TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH OF THE REGION'S WATERWAYS, AND FOR SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE, AND CLIMATE-FRIENDLY WATER SUPPLIES. THEY ENVISION THE LOS ANGELES REGION AS AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER ON INTEGRATED, SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE WATER MANAGEMENT; A REGION THAT IS WATER SELF-SUFFCIENT, AND WHERE ALL WATERWAYS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY ARE SAFE, HEALTHY AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.

THE MISSION OF THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES BY PRESERVING AND RESTORING NATURAL AREAS AND OPEN SPACE, PROTECTING RIVERS AND WATERSHEDS, AND PROMOTING STEWARDSHIP OF THE ENVIRONMENT.

FEEDING WESTCHESTER IS AT THE HEART OF A NETWORK THAT EXPERTLY SOURCES AND DISTRIBUTES FOOD AND RESOURCES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE HUNGRY IN TOWNS ACROSS WESTCHESTER. THEIR MISSION IS TO NOURISH THEIR NEIGHBORS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER.

THE MISSION OF HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS IS TO BUILD AND DONATE SPECIALLY ADAPTED CUSTOM HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR SEVERELY INJURED POST-9/11 VETERANS, TO ENABLE THEM TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta will create opportunities to help more kids and teens achieve great futures. Programs include: Academic & Workforce Success, Character & Leadership and Healthy Lifestyles.

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN HEART SOCIETY IS TO BE A RELENTLESS FORCE FOR A WORLD OF LONGER, HEALTHIER LIVES AND TO ADVANCE HEALTH AND HOPE FOR EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE.

THE MISSION OF THE HANOVER EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS, AND SERVE AS EFFECTIVE STEWARDS OF RESOURCES, TO CREATE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORUNITIES THAT PROMOTE HIGH PERFORMANCE IN ALL STUDENTS IN HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS.

THE MAUI STRONG FUND IS PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY NEEDS FOR THE PEOPLE AND PLACES AFFECTED BY THE DEVASTATING MAUI WILDFIRES.

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION CREATES LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES DURING THEIR DARKEST DAYS.

We fulfill the wishes of children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 who have critical illnesses. We serve 17 counties in Northern California, from Siskiyou to Monterey. Our chapter has granted more than 9,000 wishes to date and grants around 350 life-changing wishes per year.

THE MISSION OF AALEAD IS TO EMPOWER AAPI YOUTH IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PROGRAMMING AND ADVOCACY.

THE MISSION OF DRESS FOR SUCCESS IT TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING A NETWORK OF SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE, AND THE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS TO HELP WOMEN THRIVE IN WORK AND IN LIFE. THEY PROVIDE WOMEN WITH THE SERVICES, TOOLS AND PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS. THEIR PROGRAMS EQUIP WOMEN WITH CONFIDENCE AND COMMUNITY WHICH HELPS BUILD SELF-DEFINED SUCCESS AND BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RENEWAL.

We provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilties. This gives 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 Olympic athletes and the community.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - By uniting our communities and raising money, we can help the American Cancer Society fund breakthrough breast cancer research, provide free information and support, and help people reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it may be more treatable.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS DRIVEN BY THE VISION OF A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE. THEY SEEK TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION BY BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES & HOPE. THE TWO PROGRAMS OFFERED ARE HOMEOWNERSHIP AND CRITICAL REPAIRS. THEY PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM THE APPLICATION THROUGH CONSTRUCTION UNTIL THE KEYS ARE HANDED OVER. THEIR REPAIR PROGRAM OFFERS REDUCED COST REPAIRS TO LOCAL HOMEOWNERS TO MAKE THEIR HOUSES ACCESSIBLE, LIVABLE, AND ENERGY EFFICIENT.

THE DOORWAYS PROVIDES A HEALING, EMOTIONALLY SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO BE CLOSE TO THE HOSPITAL BUT NOT FAR FROM THE FEELING OF "HOME". THEY ARE RICHMOND'S PREMIER PROVIDER OF TEMPORARY LODGING AND NON-MEDICAL SERVICES TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES REFERRED THROUGH OUR PARTICIPATING RICHMOND-AREA HOSPITAL PARTNERS.

THE WWP MISSION IS TO HONOR AND EMPOWER WOUNDED WARRIORS WHO INCURRED A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL INJURY, ILLNESS OR WOUND, CO-INCIDENT TO THEIR MILITARY SERVICE ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. FAMILY MEMBERS OR CAREGIVERS OF A WOUNDED WARRIOR MAY ALSO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM.

THE MISSION OF MUTTS WITH A MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SELECTED, SPECIALLY TRAINED SERVICE/ASSISTANCE DOGS TO QUALIFIED VETERANS, WOUNDED WARRIORS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FEDERAL WORKERS FROM AGENCIES SUPPORTING THE MILITARY OR NATIONAL SECURITY, AND FIRST RESPONDERS; TO ALLOW QUALIFIED CANDIDATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWNER-TRAINED QUALIFIED DOGS AS SERVICE DOGS; TO SOLICIT FUNDS FOR THE ABOVE PURPOSES; AND TO HELP THE WOUNDED WARRIORS, VETERANS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FEDERAL AGENTS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.