Society Of Gynecologic OncologyGynecologic Cancer Care Specialists Working Together To Eradicate Gynecologic Cancer The Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) is a nonprofit medical society that promotes excellence in the care of women at risk for or affected by gynecologic cancer through advocacy, education, research, and inter‐disciplinary collaboration. SGO membership includes representatives from the entire cancer care team: medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, researchers, gynecologic oncology nurses, ph...
No Shame On UMental Health Support And Awareness No Shame On U is dedicated to reshaping attitudes about mental health, elevating conversations, and disarming stigma. We support young people (ages 11-25) as well as those who support them -- with tools to understand, talk about, and respond to mental health challenges. No Shame On U achieves our mission through community outreach programs, an online presence of over 120,000 social media followers, blogs, podcast resource guides, handouts, crisis informa...
Fight2FeedFighting Hunger While Reducing Food Waste Fight2Feed is dedicated to ending hunger and reducing food waste in our own communities. We rescue more than 20,000 pounds of food per month and then share that food with soup kitchens, food pantries, homeless shelters, and more. Since being founded in 2014, Fight2Feed has served more than 200,000 meals to people in need. Run completely by volunteers, the organization has chapters in Chicago, Atlanta, and Kansas City. Headquarters Lake Forest, Illi...
Children’s Brain Tumor FoundationMedical, Emotional, and Social Support For Children And Families Impacted By A Childhood Brain Tumor The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation seeks to improve the treatment, quality of life, and long-term outlook for children and families affected by a brain or spinal cord tumor. Our goal is to make sure no family goes through the brain tumor journey alone while also supporting medical research to eradicate childhood brain tumors. We offer sports/adventure weekends for teen and young adult su...
National Runaway Safeline24/7 Crisis Services For Runaway And Homeless Youth The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is a national nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth are safe and off the streets. Founded as Metrohelp in 1971, NRS serves as the crisis line for youth and families providing critical crisis intervention 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Each year, NRS makes approximately 100,000 connections to help and hope through hotline (1-800-RUNAWAY), online (1800RUN...
Gilda’s Club Metro DetroitBuilding Communities That Are Stronger Than Cancer Through Support, Education, And Social Activities Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit and our Cancer Support Community Partners uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care. Our program is 100% free. Whether you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, or have recently lost someone to cancer, there is a place for you at Gilda's Club. Sinc...
Collective ChicagoDisrupting Homelessness With Dignity Through Affordable Housing, Health Programs, and Professional Development The mission of Collective Chicago is to disrupt homelessness with dignity. We provide all basic needs – affordable housing, food, attire, and transportation – to our residents while they move from homelessness to employability. From fitness programs to mental and emotional counseling to professional development and financial responsibility training, we help homeless men of any age...
TechTown DetroitDetroit’s Entrepreneurship Hub We empower Detroit-based startups and local businesses by providing resources, collaborative workspace, and education for entrepreneurs who will further accelerate inclusive economic development across Detroit. Offering a full suite of entrepreneurial services for tech and neighborhood businesses, TechTown Detroit has served more than 2,700 companies that have created nearly 1600 jobs and leveraged more than $160 million in startup capital. By opening doors t...
Leukemia Research FoundationFunding Worldwide Leukemia Research And Supporting Patients And Families The Leukemia Research Foundation's mission is to cure leukemia by funding innovative research and supporting patients and families. We are focused exclusively on funding leukemia research and have invested in more than 600 research projects worldwide to accelerate the development of new and better treatments and an ultimate cure for leukemia. Through our patient-centered approach, access to leukemia experts, and ...
Chicago CommonsMulti-Generational Services Of Early Education, Family Support, And Senior Care For Under-Resourced Families The mission of Chicago Commons is to empower individuals, families, and communities to overcome poverty and systemic barriers, embrace opportunities, and thrive across generations. We provide high-quality early childhood education, family-centered adult education, and senior services to more than 3,500 individuals annually. Founded in 1894, our programs have helped to move children ...
GO2 Foundation For Lung CancerLung Cancer Patient Support, Education, And Research Founded by patients and survivors, GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer is dedicated to saving, extending, and improving the lives of those vulnerable, at risk, and diagnosed with lung cancer. We work to change the reality of living with lung cancer by supporting and educating patients, ending stigma, increasing public and private research funding, and ensuring access to care. In 2019, the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer was formed by the merger ...
Camp CaseyFree Horseback Riding Programs For Children With Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, And Other Life-Threatening Illnesses Camp Casey is a nonprofit organization that provides free horseback riding programs for children with cancer, sickle cell disease, and other life-threatening illnesses in Michigan. An entirely mobile organization, Camp Casey delivers happiness on horseback through four programs: Horsey House Calls, Cowboy Camp Outs, Lone Star Getaways, and Outlaw Outings. Our signature program, ...
Lift UpProviding Financial Support To Community-Impact Projects Around The World The mission of Lift Up is to increase people’s quality of life by financially supporting community-impact projects around the world. Individuals use Lift Up’s user-friendly, trusted platform to select a project to support, and 100% of every donation goes directly to the project because private donors and corporations cover Lift Up’s operating expenses. All projects on the platform have been through a rigorous twelve-st...
International Field StudiesEnvironmental Field Study Programs In The Bahamas And Beyond International Field Studies is an educational and scientific nonprofit organization that provides environmental education, scientific research, and cultural awareness through experiential learning. IFS was established to promote and assist educators with on-site, field study programs. At our Forfar Field Station in the Bahamas, we provide guided field excursions, snorkeling and scuba diving, academic lectures, and general assistanc...
Blessings In A BackpackProviding Backpacks Of Food To Feed Childhood Hunger Over The Weekend Blessings In A Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Blessings envisions a world where every school-aged child in America has the nourishment needed to learn and grow. As a leader in the movement to end childhood hunger, we currently feed more than 87,000 children in 1,092 schools in 45 U.S. sta...
Building Beyond The WallsEngaging And Empowering Individuals To Build Community Through Free Construction Training The mission of Building Beyond The Walls is to increase confidence, self-reliance, and community through free, hands-on construction skills training. By bringing strangers together for the common purpose of learning new skills and building a small structure to fill a community need, we connect individuals more deeply in their communities. In exchange for the free training, which is led by industry profe...