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  1. Phase One Funding Innovative Phase I and II Cancer Research Clinical Trials PHASE ONE is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting ground-breaking Phase I and Phase II clinical cancer research, innovative education and treatment programs, and forward-thinking leaders in the scientific and medical community. We provide medical grants for research and community grants to support cancer patient programs. We invest in the very best ideas at the earliest stages, related to all types of cancer...
  2. Jenna Kast Believe In Miracles Foundation Granting Wishes For Michigan Kids With Life-Threatening Illness The mission of The Jenna Kast Believe In Miracles Foundation is to enrich the lives of Michigan children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions by buying gifts and bringing joy and hope to their lives. The organization grants about fifty wishes per year, including swing sets, trips, concerts, shopping sprees, etc. Along with each gift, children receive a personalized trophy to acknowledge their courageous fight. Je...
  3. Mel Trotter Ministries Providing Housing, Meals, And Faith-Based Restoration For People Experiencing Homelessness Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM) exists to demonstrate the compassion of Jesus Christ, through rescue and restoration for anyone experiencing hunger and homelessness. To be at the forefront of battling homelessness through community partnerships and innovative solutions, MTM focuses on three areas of intentionality: Prevention & Diversion, Guest Services, and Housing & Jobs. Founded by Melvin Tro...
  4. Fans For The Cure Medical, Educational, And Awareness Programs To Support Men And Their Families As They Journey With Prostate Cancer Fans for the Cure is dedicated to positively influencing the lives of men and their families by organizing awareness, educational, and medical programs focused on prostate cancer. Working closely with its Medical Advisory Board, Fans for the Cure has provided free PSA screenings as well as support groups, educational seminars, physician referrals, and community awareness camp...
  5. WEISH4EVER Providing Direct Financial Assistance To Uplift Adolescents, Young Adults, And Families Who Are Battling Cancer Weish4Ever uplifts the lives of adolescents, young adults, and families who are battling cancer. They provide direct financial assistance and ensure families know they are not alone in this fight. Before he passed away, 21-year-old Andrew Weishar had one simple and selfless request to his family: “Pay forward” the kindness and generosity that he was shown during his fight with ca...
  6. Just Enduring Grief Support And Resources For Families Experiencing The Death Of A Child Just Enduring's mission is to provide grief support to families and those who are close to families that suffer the tragic death of a child. We do this by offering immediate information and resources such as funeral planning, sibling support, lactation information, suicide prevention, counseling resources, and grief support groups. Additionally, we match newly bereaved parents with others who have experienced th...
  7. Dare2tri Empowering People With Disabilities Through Swimming, Biking, And Running Dare2tri’s mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments by building confidence, community, health, and wellness through swimming, biking, and running. As a nonprofit specializing in adaptive sports, we encourage recreation, racing, and competition, while cultivating a sense of community for all athletes, who are not labeled by physical ability but rather their deter...
  8. Pickles Group Peer Support For Kids Through And Beyond Their Parents’ Cancer One in twenty kids will experience a parent’s cancer diagnosis before they graduate high school. At Pickles Group, we know that having a parent or caregiver with cancer can be a lonely, isolating experience. That's why our mission is to provide free peer-to-peer support and resources to kids affected by their parent's cancer. Pickles kids strengthen resilience, have fun with friends who understand them, and heal along t...
  9. Do Good Bus Fun Volunteering Opportunities To Connect People, Raise Awareness About Good Causes, And Build Community The mission of Do Good Bus is to improve the mental health and well-being of the people and communities we serve through meaningful connections and purpose. Our restored 1976 Crown Bus is a transformational vehicle focused on conversation and activism that brings awareness to local causes as people work together to make a difference. On our Do Good Bus RIDES, people ride to a mystery lo...
  10. Detroit CHEMpreneurIST Empowering Students Through Personal Care Chemistry And Entrepreneurship Workshops Detroit CHEMpreneurIST exposes students to personal care chemistry and entrepreneurship through after-school and summer programs. Our workshops teach students how to link different life skills to future opportunities and careers in STEEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, entrepreneurship, art, and mathematics). Our personal care chemistry lessons focus on developing and formulating personal care and...
  11. Male Mogul Initiative Leadership And Entrepreneurship Development For Young Men Of Color The mission of Male Mogul Initiative (MMI) is to positively transform the way young men live and lead in their communities through leadership and entrepreneurial development. Our program consists of three phases. Phase One is a sixteen-week, social-emotional program in which young men learn our four pillars: Character Development, Academic Excellence, Workforce Enhancement, and Community Empowerment. Phase Two is a twelve-w...
  12. Safe In Harms Way Foundation Online Resources, Safe Space, And Healing For People Facing Domestic Violence Safe In Harm’s Way helps people to navigate through trauma as they are facing or recovering from domestic violence. Our 24/7 online resources and services provide unique, trauma-informed, survivor-centric information for those in their greatest time of need. We help people to identify the different types of feelings in relationships as the hallmark red flags of abuse (emotional, financial, physical, verbal, etc.)...
  13. Good Eggs Foundation Providing Goods, Services, And Financial Support To Help Children And Families In Need The Good Eggs Foundation provides educational resources, financial assistance, and essential items to children and families by connecting with organizations and programs that benefit children in need. Once an organization or family is identified – or “egged” – The Good Eggs Foundation gives the help that is needed. The help can take various forms, such as winter clothes, school supplies, baby monitors, e...
  14. Fathering Together Providing Skills And Strategies To Empower Dads For Positive Change The mission of Fathering Together is to empower dads to be agents for positive change by investing in their relationships with their families. Our bi-monthly online chat group allows men from around the world to connect, learn, and grow as fathers. Our one-on-one coaching provides free coaching sessions from experienced dads who are trained educators. Our workshops and free online resources address numerous, helpful topics...
  15. Holiday Heroes Providing Holiday-Themed Parties, Costumed Characters, And Fun Activity Boxes To Pediatric Patients The mission of Holiday Heroes is to provide joy and an improved quality of life to pediatric patients through a combination of in-person and virtual programs. Every season, we host holiday-themed parties at each of our hospital and clinic partners. The parties feature personal visits with a costumed character, age-appropriate activity boxes, a catered meal, and a themed gift bag. The parties...
  16. Greg’s Mission One-On-One Brain Cancer Support Greg’s Mission provides support, hope, education, resources, and awareness to patients suffering from brain cancer, especially glioblastoma. An eighteen-year glioblastoma survivor, Greg Cantwell founded Greg’s Mission so that nobody diagnosed with a brain tumor has to go through this devastating disease alone and that no family member or caregiver goes without support. Greg helps those facing brain cancer to understand their diagnosis, gives psychosocial sup...