National Pediatric Cancer FoundationFunding Clinical Trials To Find More Effective Treatments For Pediatric Cancer The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation is dedicated to funding research and clinical trials to find less toxic, more effective treatments for childhood cancer. We created a collaborative research network with top oncologists, researchers, and hospitals across the country to improve outcomes for pediatric cancer. Our purpose is to reduce the side effects of current treatments, improve survival rates, and ultima...
SocialWorksEmpowering Youth Through Arts, Education, And Civic Engagement Founded by Grammy-award-winning musician and humanitarian Chance the Rapper, SocialWorks empowers youth through arts, education, and civic engagement. Every year, we provide thousands of children and young adults with the opportunity to learn and act on their passions. Our programs focus on education, mental health, homelessness, and the performing and literary arts. Through our initiatives – OpenMike, Warmest Winter, Kids Of T...
American Transplant FoundationEducational, Emotional, And Financial Support For Living Organ Donors, Organ Transplant Patients, And Their Families American Transplant Foundation's mission is to save lives by reducing the growing list of women, men, and children who are waiting for a transplant. We do this by maximizing living organ donation, which is the most effective way to fulfill our mission. We provide a three-tiered approach with educational, emotional, and financial support for living donors, transplant pati...
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...
Tigerlily FoundationProviding Education, Advocacy, And Support To Young Women Before, During, And After Breast Cancer Tigerlily Foundation provides education, advocacy, and support to young women – ages 15 to 45 – before, during, and after breast cancer. Through our programs, we seek to empower women of all backgrounds, including those at heightened risk, those facing health disparities, and those with less access to care. From information about breast health to policy for improved access and quality of care,...
Bag ItValuable Cancer Resources To Empower Patients And Caregivers Our mission at Bag It is to empower cancer patients and their caregivers to be more involved in their care, advocate for themselves, and learn to cope with the challenges associated with diagnosis and treatment. Through other nonprofit organizations, medical providers, and our website, we distribute our Bag It bags to cancer patients, families, and caregivers. The bags are filled with national publications, patient education mate...
Project C.U.R.E.Delivering Life-Saving Medical Equipment To Under-Resourced Countries Since 1987, Project C.U.R.E has been delivering life-saving medical equipment and supplies to hospitals and clinics throughout the under-resourced world. Each week, on average, Project C.U.R.E. delivers three to five semi-truck-sized containers packed with medical equipment and supplies – hospital beds, gurneys, anesthesia machines, infant incubators, etc. – that are so desperately needed by local hospitals and clinics. ...
Feeding AmericaNationwide Network Of Food Banks, Food Pantries, And Meal Programs To End Hunger In America Feeding America is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, working to connect people with food and leading the fight to end hunger. We get nourishing food – from farmers, manufacturers, and retailers – to people in need. Throughout the United States, Feeding America secures and distributes 4.3 billion meals to more than 40 million people each year through its network of 200 food ba...
Harboring HeartsFinancial And Emotional Support For Heart Surgery Patients And Caregivers Harboring Hearts is predicated on the belief that anyone should have access to quality medical care regardless of their financial situation. We provide emergency housing, food, transportation, and emotional support to adult and pediatric heart surgery patients and caregivers in the New York City metro area. We work in close collaboration with our eight partner hospitals to offer the following programs: Emergency Fund...
Cancer Wellness CenterFree Education, Wellness, And Support For Cancer Patients And Their Loved Ones Through supportive care and education, the Cancer Wellness Center seeks to improve the emotional and physical well-being of people affected by cancer. All of our programs are offered free of charge. Support services available at the Center provide participants with opportunities to strengthen their support network and learn ways to more effectively cope with the mental and emotional impact of their cancer diagno...
Bernie’s Book BankProviding Quality Books To Under-Served Chicagoland Children Bernie's Book Bank sources, processes, and distributes free, quality books to empower under-served children to read their way to a better life. Since 2009, Bernie's Book Bank has distributed more than 19 million free books to Chicagoland children ages birth through sixth grade. Every child receives 12 age-appropriate, high-interest, culturally relevant books every year, for 12 years. Each book is sourced, processed, and d...
Options For YouthMentoring And Training For First-Time Adolescent Mothers And Adolescent Males Options For Youth helps first-time adolescent mothers and adolescent male students living in distressed neighborhoods to make healthy lifestyle choices, become self-sufficient, and maximize their potential. Our Subsequent Pregnancy Program helps first-time adolescent mothers become self-sufficient before deciding to have another child. Our Options Program provides training and individual support to pregnant or pare...
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...
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Funding Clinical Trials To Find More Effective Treatments For Pediatric Cancer The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation is dedicated to funding research and clinical trials to find less toxic, more effective treatments for childhood cancer. We created a collaborative research network with top oncologists, researchers, and hospitals across the country to improve outcomes for pediatric cancer. Our purpose is to reduce the side effects of current treatments, improve survival rates, and ultima...
SocialWorks
Empowering Youth Through Arts, Education, And Civic Engagement Founded by Grammy-award-winning musician and humanitarian Chance the Rapper, SocialWorks empowers youth through arts, education, and civic engagement. Every year, we provide thousands of children and young adults with the opportunity to learn and act on their passions. Our programs focus on education, mental health, homelessness, and the performing and literary arts. Through our initiatives – OpenMike, Warmest Winter, Kids Of T...
American Transplant Foundation
Educational, Emotional, And Financial Support For Living Organ Donors, Organ Transplant Patients, And Their Families American Transplant Foundation's mission is to save lives by reducing the growing list of women, men, and children who are waiting for a transplant. We do this by maximizing living organ donation, which is the most effective way to fulfill our mission. We provide a three-tiered approach with educational, emotional, and financial support for living donors, transplant pati...
Society Of Gynecologic Oncology
Gynecologic 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...
Tigerlily Foundation
Providing Education, Advocacy, And Support To Young Women Before, During, And After Breast Cancer Tigerlily Foundation provides education, advocacy, and support to young women – ages 15 to 45 – before, during, and after breast cancer. Through our programs, we seek to empower women of all backgrounds, including those at heightened risk, those facing health disparities, and those with less access to care. From information about breast health to policy for improved access and quality of care,...
Bag It
Valuable Cancer Resources To Empower Patients And Caregivers Our mission at Bag It is to empower cancer patients and their caregivers to be more involved in their care, advocate for themselves, and learn to cope with the challenges associated with diagnosis and treatment. Through other nonprofit organizations, medical providers, and our website, we distribute our Bag It bags to cancer patients, families, and caregivers. The bags are filled with national publications, patient education mate...
Project C.U.R.E.
Delivering Life-Saving Medical Equipment To Under-Resourced Countries Since 1987, Project C.U.R.E has been delivering life-saving medical equipment and supplies to hospitals and clinics throughout the under-resourced world. Each week, on average, Project C.U.R.E. delivers three to five semi-truck-sized containers packed with medical equipment and supplies – hospital beds, gurneys, anesthesia machines, infant incubators, etc. – that are so desperately needed by local hospitals and clinics. ...
Feeding America
Nationwide Network Of Food Banks, Food Pantries, And Meal Programs To End Hunger In America Feeding America is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, working to connect people with food and leading the fight to end hunger. We get nourishing food – from farmers, manufacturers, and retailers – to people in need. Throughout the United States, Feeding America secures and distributes 4.3 billion meals to more than 40 million people each year through its network of 200 food ba...
Harboring Hearts
Financial And Emotional Support For Heart Surgery Patients And Caregivers Harboring Hearts is predicated on the belief that anyone should have access to quality medical care regardless of their financial situation. We provide emergency housing, food, transportation, and emotional support to adult and pediatric heart surgery patients and caregivers in the New York City metro area. We work in close collaboration with our eight partner hospitals to offer the following programs: Emergency Fund...
Cancer Wellness Center
Free Education, Wellness, And Support For Cancer Patients And Their Loved Ones Through supportive care and education, the Cancer Wellness Center seeks to improve the emotional and physical well-being of people affected by cancer. All of our programs are offered free of charge. Support services available at the Center provide participants with opportunities to strengthen their support network and learn ways to more effectively cope with the mental and emotional impact of their cancer diagno...
Bernie’s Book Bank
Providing Quality Books To Under-Served Chicagoland Children Bernie's Book Bank sources, processes, and distributes free, quality books to empower under-served children to read their way to a better life. Since 2009, Bernie's Book Bank has distributed more than 19 million free books to Chicagoland children ages birth through sixth grade. Every child receives 12 age-appropriate, high-interest, culturally relevant books every year, for 12 years. Each book is sourced, processed, and d...
Options For Youth
Mentoring And Training For First-Time Adolescent Mothers And Adolescent Males Options For Youth helps first-time adolescent mothers and adolescent male students living in distressed neighborhoods to make healthy lifestyle choices, become self-sufficient, and maximize their potential. Our Subsequent Pregnancy Program helps first-time adolescent mothers become self-sufficient before deciding to have another child. Our Options Program provides training and individual support to pregnant or pare...
National Runaway Safeline
24/7 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 Detroit
Building 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 Chicago
Disrupting 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 Detroit
Detroit’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...
