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Living Opportunities of DePaul, Inc provides supportive residences and related services for individuals with mental illness in Western New York State. It is funded primarily through Medicaid, resident fees, and contractual agreements with governmental agencies.

THE BLINDNESS FOUNDATION works in Burma/Myanmar,Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines & Thailand. Our mission is: "HELP US,HELP OTHERS, HELP THEMSELVES" -working with local eye Doctors in these SE Asian countries to help prevent & cure blindness. This is achieved through education, training and mission supply for outreach cataract surgery programs to the rural & urban poor . To date for example we have over the last two decades, contributed lens implants that have been implanted in over 65,000 patients' eyes to help them see again -curing their blindness. Ongoing training and education, upgrades the knowledge and skill -sets of young Eye Doctors in training so that they can treat their own people better, without reliance on outside Ophthalmologists. This builds their health care systems closer to modern world standards. We respond to specific requests for assistance in placing young Eye Doctors in residency & Fellowship programs out of country , Also supply of anti-fungals for the Burmese fishermen with corneal infections after the Nargis Cyclone hit the Irawaddy delta region of Myanmar. Our goal is sustainable self-sufficiency for eye care in these developing nations. We have annual missions that incorporate training & lectures at university based teaching hospitals where possible to assist their development. During these missions we process requests for equipment, traing and supplies and coordinate with industry in the US to raise supplies. Your funding helps develop the third world and truly ,you do ,indeed, "make a difference" Thank You, CHRISTOPHER LYON, MD PhD Director THE BLINDNESS FOUNDATION

We have three key parts to our mission for the PKU Organization of Illinois. First, and one of the most important, is to support the person, and the families affected by the person, with PKU and Allied Disorders. Second, is the organization will spread information and awareness of PKU and Allied Disorders to the PKU/Allied Disorder community, as well as, the outside community. Lastly, constantly raising funds to aid in the continued research of medical updates and changes of PKU and Allied Disorders. As part of our fund raising, we will stay connected with local and national lawmakers to be informed and inform others of the medical changes and necessary events related to PKU and Allied Disorders.

The LAM Foundation urgently seeks safe and effective treatments and ultimately a cure for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) through advocacy and the funding of promising research.  We are dedicated to serving the scientific, medical and patient communities by offering information, resources and a worldwide network of hope and support.

The Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association of America (debra of America) is the only U.S. nonprofit providing all-inclusive support to the EB Community, through funding research for a cure and by providing free programs and services for those with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) — "The Worst Disease You've Never Heard Of."

NORTHERN ILLINOIS HOSPICE FOUNDATION IS A TAX-EXEMPT 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ASSISTS IN FUNDING THE OPERATIONS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND SERVICES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS HOSPICE ASSOCIATION, WORKING TO ENSURE THAT QUALITY HOSPICE CARE OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL THOSE IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.

Bettys Foundation For The Elimination Of Alzheimers Disease aims to eradicate this disease by raising funds for the most innovative and progressive research programs in the country that are fighting to find the cause of and the cure for Alzheimer's disease. They aim to educate families about Alzheimer’s disease, and to raise overall awareness of the difficulties faced by those dealing with the disease.

The Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation (CWGHR) is a national charitable organization that promotes innovation and excellence in rehabilitation in the context of HIV. CWGHR is multi-sector and multi-disciplinary in its membership and its activities. CWGHR bridges the traditionally separate worlds of HIV, disability and rehabilitation. CWGHR members include people living with HIV, community-based HIV and disability organizations, national associations of health professionals, government agencies, private businesses, and the employment sector. CWGHR undertakes and promotes research and education to expand and enhance responses to the rehabilitation needs of people living with HIV.

Turn Back Time operates on a 58 acre homestead in Paxton, MA. This property boasts a working farm, nature playground, beaver ponds and an extensive trail system. We believe play is essential to every child’s development and the basis through which they navigate the world around them. Nature provides a therapeutic environment for every individual. Turn Back Time runs fully integrated programs with staff available for children with special needs. Our staff to camper ratio gives each participant the opportunity to explore and grow in a unique way.

Homewood Retirement Centers, Inc. is a non-profit organization for 2,000 residents at six retirement communities in Williamsport and Frederick, MD; in Hanover, Martinsburg, and Everett, PA; and, in Strasburg, VA. The Homewood Foundation, the fund-raising arm of the organization, raises approx. $2.0-$2.5 million a year for benevolent care, capital projects, and special projects. Homewood welcomes all people regardless of race, creed, or religion.

The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester's mission is to to provide support to those coping with a breast cancer diagnosis, to make education and advocacy a priority, and to empower women and men to participate fully in decisions relating to breast cancer. Our focus is on breast and gynecological cancer support, education and advocacy. We also fund breast cancer research that focuses on cause (initiation), prevention, and halting progression of disease (metastasis).

WARM HEARTH FOUNDATION RECEIVES AND ADMINISTERS SUPPORTING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSES OF RESIDENTS OF WARM HEARTH VILLAGE AS FOLLOWS (A) HOUSING SERVICES TO ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED AS PROVIDED BY TROLINGER HOUSE, INC NEW RIVER HOUSE, INC NEW CENTURY HOUSING, INC AND WARM HEARTH, INC (B) NON-PROFIT NURSING HOME AND ASSIST ED LIVING CARE AS PROVIDED BY NRV NURSING CENTER, INC AND SHOWALTER CENTER, INC