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To serve, educate and fund research for families coping with the effects of SYNGAP mutations.

As Little Sisters of the Poor, our mission is to offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family and accompanied with dignity until God calls them to himself. Together with a diverse network of collaborators, we serve the elderly poor in over 30 countries around the world.The Little Sisters of the Poor have cared for more than 15,000 aged poor from the D.C. Metro area since our arrival 150 years ago. Again, we happily accept into our home people of all faiths and nationalities, and it is in our rules that we take only the very poor into our homes.

We inspire our communities to invest in health and scientific advances to improve the lives of children and their families in Canada and around the world.

THE ASSOCIATION FOR WHOLISTIC MATERNAL AND NEWBORN HEALTH Los Angeles, CA http://wholisticmaternalnewbornhealth.org To increase access, awareness and availability of MotherBaby-Friendly Maternity Care. We are also committed to social justice in birth. Our Work The Association of Wholistic Maternal and Newborn Health focuses on the intersection of public health and midwifery to address healthcare disparities and to engender a more equitable maternity care system for all women and infants. Our focus areas are: * Education for Birth Preparation and Cultural Change. * Advocacy for Maternal-Infant Health Care Policy Reform. * Expanding Access to MotherBaby-Friendly Maternity Care. *Working for Social Justice in Maternal and Infant Health Care.

Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement working together to transform the lives of women and girls. Our network of around 80,000 club members in 130 countries and territories works at a local, national and international level to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls. Founded in 1924, Soroptimist International of Long Beach (SILB), a California Nonprofit Corporation, is a volunteer service organization for women in business, management and the professions.

Catholic Charities of the five-county Diocese of Palm Beach respects life in all of its stages. In living our faith, we create hope for people in need, without regard to religion. Through our programs and ministries, we empower individuals, deliver social services and collaborate with others in building just and compassionate communities.

The Ottawa Food Bank supplies 138 emergency food programs, bringing hope to people who need it most. Dozens of organizations such as The Shepherds of Good Hope, The Ottawa Mission and the Salvation Army rely heavily on The Ottawa Food Bank, as do school meal programs, shelters and neighbourhood grocery programs throughout the National Capital Region. The Food Bank depends upon the generosity of donors like you to make this work possible.

AFEDJ is an independent, non-political organization whichworks with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and its teaching and healing institutions. The American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem raises funds to support hospitals, schools and institutes for the physically and mentally disabled in Jordan, Palestine, Israel and Lebanon.We provide financial support to hospitals and schools that serve persons of all religious, economic and ethnic backgrounds.

Our Mission: Providing patient-centered care to the seriously ill and their families with excellence and compassion; engaging in community partnerships, education and counseling; offering opportunities to staff, volunteers and donors to enrich lives through their gifts. Our Vision: Be the leader in delivering comforting care at the right time to the seriously ill. Our Core Values: Compassion; Excellence; Teamwork; Respect & Dignity; Diversity; Integrity; Innovation; Sustainability

Vista Center empowers individuals who are blind or visually impaired to embrace life to the fullest through evaluation, counseling, education and training.

Breast Cancer Resource Centers (BCRC) of Texas is a centralized source of information, education and support that empowers those affected by breast cancer to navigate through diagnosis, treatment, recovery and beyond as active, knowledgeable participants in their healthcare. Staffed by breast cancer survivors, BCRC strives to reduce mortality rates by assisting central Texans diagnosed with breast cancer as they confront obstacles that stand in the way of their treatment or affect their quality of life. We help eliminate barriers related to insurance, employment, family relationships, inability to pay for services, and end-of-life decisions. Our certified patient navigators will work with you directly, providing practical guidance to help replace fear, anxiety and doubt with information, options and hope. Our programs include individualized patient navigation, face-to-face support group meetings, online forums, educational seminars, and special events. Whatever your circumstances, our services are provided free of charge to anyone affected by breast cancer regardless of income, ethnicity, level of education, or social support. With information that empowers, a community that understands, and help where and how its needed most, BCRC believes no one should face breast cancer alone

A Disorder of the Corpus Callosum (DCC) is a congenital brain disorder in which the main superhighway of the brain is damaged or missing. Because diagnosis is only possible through neuroimaging (MRI, CT Scan, etc) those with a DCC are often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. The NODCC exists to support those affected by a DCC and to educate and advocate regarding DCC so that the painful years of misdiagnosis can be avoided for future families.