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The Rape Foundation

The Rape Foundation was founded in 1989.  Our mission is to support: Expert, comprehensive services for victims of rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse, including specialized medical care, forensic services, crisis counseling and longer-term psychotherapy, advocacy, and other forms of support. Prevention/education programs for middle school, high school, and college students designed to decrease the prevalence of sexual violence and abuse and encourage young people to become “helpful allies” and safely intervene when they are witnesses in situations in which they could help prevent a peer from being victimized. Professional training for police, prosecutors, medical and mental health practitioners, school personnel, and other victim services providers to enhance the treatment victims receive wherever they turn for help. Public education to increase understanding about rape and child sexual abuse, change discriminatory attitudes and practices, and foster support for victim services and prevention efforts. Public/private partnerships and innovative service delivery models that encourage victims to report sexual abuse, enhance their access to services, and support justice and healing. Advocacy for needed policy reforms and implementation of research-based “best practices” in the agencies and institutions that serve victims.

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Hohm Partners

HOHM Foundation is a not-for-profit initiative with the goals to make homeopathy accessible to all, conduct quality research, provide scholarships for undergrad homeopathy study, and curate an extensive historical and research library.Free and Low Cost Homeopathy Care: Our sliding scale consult fees help to sustain the volunteer acute clinic and further the mission of HOHM Partners Foundation to provide free and low-cost homeopathy care for those who need it.Research: All cases are contributing to a large-scale clinical-outcomes survey designed to support International research in the clinical efficacy of homeopathy. To consent to care with HHN is to consent to the anonymized information from my case to be used for academic and research purposes.

IsraAID (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance

IsraAID (Global) is a non-governmental, international humanitarian aid organization based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Its mission is to support people affected by humanitarian crisis including natural disasters, post-conflict situations, and health epidemics. IsraAID partners with local communities around the world to provide urgent aid, assist in recovery, and build a more resilient future. Since its founding in 2001, IsraAID has worked in emergency and long-term development settings in 55 countries.IsraAID (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance, Inc. is an independent US 501(c)3 non-profit that works closely with IsraAID to raise awareness and resources for IsraAID’s global missions and engages US communities with IsraAID’s vital humanitarian efforts around the world.

End Of Life Choices California

End of Life Choices California provides information and personal support regarding California’s End of Life Option Act and all other legal end-of-life options to the medical community, hospices, and to the public. EOLCCA's Client Volunteers assist individuals who are seriously or terminally ill on how to talk with their family or physicians and advocate for their end of life wishes as well as help those seeking guidance on preparing an Advance Health Directive. Our non-judgemental volunteers give their time free-of-charge to people who are facing end-of-life planning and decision-making. Our goal is to help facilitate choices that reflect the wishes and values of the person and then to support their choice.

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26 Health

At 26Health, we believe healthcare is a right, not a privilege, and people deserve medical services regardless of their ability to pay. We provide affordable and accessible care to ALL communities. Health equity and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. Our tagline, "care for every letter," boldly affirms our commitment to supporting *all* members of our community, regardless of race, gender, identity, citizenship, sexuality, age, ability, religion, or veteran status and any other label - assumed or assigned - that people may identify with. Our primary activities are: Primary Care - Sexual Health - Women's Health - Behavioral Health - Adoption Services - Spa - Mobile Healthcare Unit

Caring Hearts Advocates

Founded in 2016, Caring Heart Advocates, Inc mission is to raise awareness of mental illness and physical disability in Africa and all around the world. We help children and young adults with many health issues that have been faced with devastation due to war, middle or poor income family through out their lifetime and the lack of education of families who prefer to hide their children wait for death to take them away. The cost of effective treatments, therapy and education for those children on a daily basis is very high, most people in rural areas cannot afford health insurance and education for their children. Caring hearts advocates collects, sorts, ships and distributes wheelchairs, food clothing, medications, electricity for the facilities sheltering those children.

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice

Samaritan Hospice provides specialized medical care and emotional support for people facing serious and progressive illness in the comfort of their homes or other residences. Samaritan offers an interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, home health aides, spiritual support coordinators, bereavement counselors and volunteers to help patients and their families live as fully and comfortably as possible through individualized plans of symptom management and emotional support. Services are provided regardless of financial circumstances. Samaritan has been an innovative provider of hospice care since its inception in 1980. It is now one of the 15 largest providers of hospice care in the country. It has cared for more patients than any other hospice in the Middle Atlantic States and remains on the cutting edge of hospice care.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN INCORPORATED - LOS ANGELES

NCJW|LA is a section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. NCJW|LA serves more than 12,000 individuals through our Community Mental Health and Supportive Services, Scholarships, Talkline, Youth Educational Programs and Services, Back 2 School Store, intern training programs and our clothing assistance projects. NCJW|LA social justice programs provide education and legislative advocacy on issues that affect and impact women, children, and families in the areas of children’s rights, economic justice, healthcare, human trafficking, immigration reform, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and gender-related violence.

Alcott Center For Mental Health Services

The mission of the Alcott Center for Mental Health Services (Alcott) is to enhance the quality of life, promote independence and empower individuals living with mental illness to live productive and meaningful lives. The Alcott Center provides high quality treatment and supportive services within a caring, respectful community. The Alcott Center for Mental Health Services has been on the forefront of community mental health services since 1979, meeting the needs of community members who have little to no income and would not otherwise have access to the care they require. In addition to therapy, case and medication management, crisis interventions, trauma-informed studio art classes, the Alcott Center for Mental Health Services also provides supportive housing for people navigating mental health challenges and/or justice-involved reintegration.

National Veterans Foundation

The National Veterans Foundation (NVF) was founded in 1985 to help veterans streamline the process of accessing help for the myriad of needs they face, and to help broaden public understanding of these needs--including crisis/PTSD counseling, medical treatment, legal aid, VA benefits assistance, food, shelter, education, employment training, homelessness services, and substance abuse treatment. The NVF operates the Nation's only live, toll-free crisis management, information, and referral helpline (1-888-777-4443; vetsupport@nvf.org) for all veterans and their families; coordinates Public Awareness Programs designed to increase awareness and understanding about the effects of war and human needs of Americas veterans; and conducts ongoing outreach programs that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources.

Rooms Of Hope

Rooms of Hope is a 501(c) non-profit organization serving 9 counties that make up the San Francisco Bay Area. Rooms of Hope gives back a little bit of control to sick children who often lose their say in daily activities, including going to school or having play dates because of their depressed immune systems and need for medical attention. Usually, they can no longer participate in sports or other extracurricular activities. Daily routines go from being “normal” to now being all about hospital visits or being at home while the rest of world moves forward without them. But we bring something wonderful to look forward to and give each child their voice. This gift goes on well beyond their amazing reveal of their dream space. While at home, this is their place of inspiration, healing and solace.

Hospicare And Palliative Care Services

Our goal is to help people live their final months as fully and peacefully as possible. High-quality healthcare is important at every stage of life and we consider it a privilege to walk alongside those who are facing terminal illness, coping with grief, or seeking to learn more about these profound experiences. Hospicare & Palliative Care Services, a community resource since 1983, provides hospice care for people of any age with any terminal diagnosis. Our palliative care service specializes in relief of pain, symptoms, and stress at any point in an illness. Additionally, our bereavement support services provide grief counseling and support groups to those who are grieving a loss. Our mission is to bring medical expertise and compassionate, respectful care to people and their loved ones at any stage of a life-threatening illness, and to provide information and education about advanced illness, dying, and bereavement to the entire community.