Health

"The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer." (from cancer.ca)

"Founded in 2003, the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) is a knowledge network promoting equity in health worldwide. We are a member-based, not-for-profit organization representing global health students, researchers and practitioners at institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across Canada and globally." (from ccghr.ca)

For over 25 years, we have been the leading science-based policy and advocacy organization working to prevent breast cancer by eliminating our exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation. Our focus is on the intersection of breast cancer prevention and environmental health.

TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones.

For 20 years, truth has empowered young adults with the tools, information, and support they need to reject tobacco. With opioid use and vaping on the rise, we’ve channeled our experience to fight back against these new epidemics.

Reach Out Morongo Basin provides assistance to those senior and disabled community members who need it.

We partner with youth and families to provide the relationships, resources, and skills they need to attain personal growth and successes.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Inc falls under the Health Support category: Organizations that provide equipment, services or other forms of support which are supplemental to the treatment or rehabilitation of people who have illnesses, injuries or disabilities; or which are instrumental in the prevention of illnesses, injuries or disabilities prior to their occurrence.

We believe that every person has the right to live free of sexual assault. We are moving to end sexual assault and the suffering it causes.

LavaMaeX is a non-profit accelerator changing the way the world sees and serves our unhoused neighbors.

Child Mind Institute Inc falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN DISASTER RESPONSE IN AMERICA BY RESCUING AND RECRUITING DOGS AND PARTNERING THEM WITH FIREFIGHTERS AND OTHER FIRST RESPONDERS TO FIND PEOPLE BURIED ALIVE IN THE WRECKAGE OF DISASTERS. Founded in 1996, the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Santa Paula, California. We offer professionally trained canines and an ongoing training program at no cost to fire departments. And we ensure lifetime care for every dog in our program: once rescued, these dogs never need to be rescued again.

The mission of The Immunization Partnership is to eradicate vaccine-preventable diseases by educating the community, advocating for evidence-based public policy, and supporting immunization best practices. Immunize. Prevent What's Preventable!

To explore investigational vaccine gene and cellular therapies with the goal of expanding treatment options for cancer patients.

We provide care and a permanent home to the highest level of mental and physical disabilities in a family environment where our residents can live as normal of a life as possible for as long as they may live.

Children's Hospital Foundation improves the health of children through its support of research, education, and clinical care at the Oklahoma Health Center.

To support children and families facing critical illness

Jacobs Heart Childrens Cancer Support Services falls under the Patient & Family Support category: Organizations that provide support services to patients and their families. Programs can include social and recreational activities for people who are recovering from surgery or a serious illnesses; supportive services for children who are ill and for their families which enable family members to remain with a child who is hospitalized; family and sibling support groups, and programs which attempt to make a gravely or terminally ill child’s final days, weeks and months more pleasant. (rev. 9/2005)

Strengthening families living through childhood cancer

CURE is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families.

Treatment Advocacy Center falls under the Mental Health Associations category: Organizations whose purpose is to promote social conditions that enhance the potential in the community for good mental health and to improve methods and facilities for treating mental illness.

Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) Mission Statement The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) is a national, public, 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the pursuit of scientific research leading to treatments and a cure for Friedreich’s ataxia. Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative neuro-muscular disorder. FARA's Mission is to marshal and focus the resources and relationships needed to cure FA (Friedreich’s ataxia) by raising funds for research, promoting public awareness, and aligning scientists, patients, clinicians, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies and other organizations dedicated to curing FA and related diseases.

Fighting to end period poverty and the period stigma. Menstrual hygiene is a right, not a privilege—everyone should reach their full potential, regardless of a natural need.

We employ women in India to recycle used hotel soap, distributing the new bars + hygiene education to thousands of local children & families.

Emily’s Entourage accelerates research and drug development for nonsense mutations of Cystic Fibrosis. By providing critical leadership and coordination, Emily’s Entourage drives high-impact research, cultivates multi-stakeholder collaboration, and facilitates information exchange to speed breakthroughs. Our goal is singular: to expedite life-saving treatments and a cure for those with nonsense mutations of CF who are waiting with bated and fading breath.

Our mission is to improve the health of mothers and their families in medically underserved communities in rural Kenya.

Nami falls under the Mental Health Associations category: Organizations whose purpose is to promote social conditions that enhance the potential in the community for good mental health and to improve methods and facilities for treating mental illness.

The American Brain Foundation brings researchers and donors together to cure brain diseases and disorders.

Canine Therapy Corps is a Chicago non-profit that provides interactive, animal-assisted therapy programs to a variety of populations.

Depression And Bipolar Support Alliance falls under the Mental Health Disorders category: Organizations that provide preventive, diagnostic and treatment services that focus on a particular mental health disorder.

Our mission is to demonstrate Christian compassion to poverty-bound Haitian children and their families, providing opportunities for these children to become leaders in their homes, churches, and communities.

We give everyday men and women the chance to fight back against this terrible disease by training for, and competing in charity boxing events to raise money and awareness.

We are committed to achieving our vision of a healthy and sustainable world in which all young people, especially girls and young women, can fully realise their true potential. To unleash their power, DSW works hand-in-hand with young people, promotes an enabling environment, and fosters meaningful and inclusive participation. Central to our mission is championing young people’s access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services, supporting sustainable and rights-based population growth.

Designs, delivers and supports world-class, software for health workers who provide care in the hardest-to-reach communities.

EBRP is dedicated to funding research aimed at treating and curing Epidermolysis Bullosa, a group of life-threatening skin disorders.

Provides financial assistance to New England cancer patients and families in treatment, helping them focus on recovery – not bills.

Apraxia Kids is the leading nonprofit that strengthens the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia of speech by educating professionals and families; facilitating community engagement and outreach; and investing in the future through advocacy and research.

To provide blood and its components to erie county and western new york hospitals.

We are a public, international bone marrow donor registry dedicated to helping blood cancer patients find bone marrow and blood stem cell donors.

We make young adult cancer suck less. Our mission is to empower, support, and improve health outcomes for the young adult cancer community.

Active Minds Inc falls under the Mental Health Treatment category: Organizations that provide preventive, diagnostic and treatment services in a variety of community and hospital-based settings to help people to achieve and maintain a state of emotional well-being, personal empowerment and the skills to cope with everyday demands without excessive stress.

The Jed Foundation falls under the Hot Lines & Crisis Intervention category: Organizations that provide in-person or telephone assistance for people who are in acute emotional distress; who are a danger to themselves or to others; who are having suicidal feelings; or who are hysterical, frightened or otherwise unable to cope with a problem that requires immediate action.

Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide

The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease.

Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members – veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.

Leadership in the prevention treatment and cure of cancer through excellence vision and cost effectiveness in patient care outreach programs research and education