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The Foundation for Drug Interdiction supports the prevention of drug abuse and those who are struggling with drug abuse. Monetary support for the Sherriff’s Department and Mental Health services are among the top priorities.

Inspired by late Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell, the mission of The Nowell Family Foundation is to support individuals affected by substance use disorder and to prevent overdose deaths through harm-reduction efforts.

The West African Health Foundation (WAHF) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization formed by a group of physicians concerned with the poor health and nutritional status of the people, particularly children and women, of the West African sub-region.

Founded in 1999, The Denise Roberts Breast Cancer Foundation (TDRBCF) is dedicated to the research, treatment and cure of breast cancer. TDRBCF and its volunteers are committed to educating minority women and men about breast health, early detection, prevention and care, with the ultimate goal of enhancing each survivor’s quality of life.

The mission of the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF) is to cultivate a healthy & stigma-free society through transformative action. In 1997, three AIDS service organizations in Tucson (Tucson AIDS Project, PACT for Life, and Shanti Foundation) merged to form SAAF. In 2014, SAAF took over several initiatives from Wingspan, formerly Southern Arizona's LGBTQ community center. In 2015, SAAF celebrated 30 years of providing services and continues to be the only community-based organization in southern Arizona providing case management and ancillary support services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families; culturally appropriate prevention and education programs to reduce the rate of infection; & LGBTQ community outreach & engagement.

Harnessing science, love and the wisdom of lived experience, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by substance use and mental health conditions. As the nation's foremost nonprofit provider of comprehensive behavioral health care, Hazelden Betty Ford leads the way in helping society rise above stigma and overcome addiction.

The Lion Heart Heroes Foundation seeks to promote heart health for our military community. Objectives: Raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and advocate for heart health in the military community. Promote the presence and use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDS) on military posts and at physical fitness events. Support research and partner with the Navy to develop cardiac screening protocols to help identify cardiac abnormalities within our military community. Demonstrate heart screening protocols using the latest scientific techniques.

The Tegan and Sara Foundation fights for health, economic justice and representation for LGBTQ girls and women. This mission is founded on a commitment to feminism and racial, social and gender justice. In partnership and solidarity with other organizations fighting for LGBTQ and women's rights, the Foundation raises awareness and funds to address the inequalities currently preventing LGBTQ girls and women from reaching their full potential. This work is critically important because… LGBTQ women have higher rates of gynecological cancer, depression, obesity, suicide and tobacco/alcohol abuse. Discriminatory laws, provider bias, insurance exclusions and inadequate reproductive health coverage leave 29% of LGBTQ women struggling to pay for health insurance. A quarter of lesbian women live in poverty. LGB women of color are three times more likely to live in poverty than their white peers. Transgender women are four times more likely to have a household income under $10,000 and twice as likely to be unemployed. One in five transgender women has reported being homeless at some point. Less than 1% of TV characters are lesbians. In 2016, 25 queer female characters were killed on-screen – continuing a decades-long trend.

Rising above life challenges through equine assisted therapy that facilitates learning and growth. Arise Equine Therapy Foundation utilizes the EAGALA and Natural Lifemanship therapy models of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). We use a team approach comprised of a licensed Mental Health Professional, a certified Equine Specialist, the horse(s) and the client(s). Through hands on, experiential activities real life challenges are identified and addressed to equip the client with practical solutions. EAP easily adapts to a variety of populations and needs. Success is seen in clients with, but not limited to, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, grief, depression, and other behavioral and mental health needs. Our staff is equipped to provide services to youths, adults, individuals, families and groups.

"Helping One Heart At a Time" Boston Cardiac Foundation (BCF) is a non-profit organization that brings medical technologies and services to less developed countries around the world. It is our mission to provide advanced medical technologies and cardiac care to indigent patients around the world. In addition we aim to carry on educational and ancillary activities related to cardiac care for the indigent. The BCF team is made up of physicians, nurses and technologists and performs cardiac procedures such as pacemaker implantation free of charge for patients who otherwise would not be able to afford it. Many of these individuals would not survive without these life saving operations. Team members have been traveling around the globe on charitable missions for over 22 years. It is our mission to provide quality healthcare, to those in need, free of charge and better their lives forever.

The Crossroads Mission Statement: We provide residential and outpatient services in a safe and caring environment for women in San Diego County suffering from the disease of addiction. To facilitate this mission, we provide a comprehensive range of individualized high-quality services designed to help the women we serve..

To increase awareness and prevention of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) within families, communities, schools and Student-Athletes through education, healthcare screenings as well as donating automatic electronic defibrillators to schools that cannot afford them.