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For Kids Foundation serves as a safety net for Northern Nevada children (birth through age 20 ) who "fall through the cracks" of other organizations/programs. We provide funding for urgent medical, dental, psychological, and educational needs when there is no other resource

Gia Allemand Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization advocating for the prevention, treatment, and research of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Our goal is to provide women with the education, support, resources, and tools necessary to live healthy lives, reduce interpersonal conflict, and eliminate self-harm.

AMERICAN VALOR FOUNDATION IS A REGISTERED AND APPROVED 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT CORPORATION COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING OUR MILITARY VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS OF FUND RAISING EFFORTS AND DIRECT SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS. AVF ALSO HONORS OUR HEROS THROUGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS.

THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF SUICIDE BY HELPING THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION AND OTHER MENTAL ILLNESSES THROUGH OUR SUPPORT OF: MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH; ADVOCACY FOR MENTAL HEALTHCARE PARITY; INCREASED ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND CARE FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER, AND EFFORTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT SUICIDE PREVENTION.

The mission of Brendan’s Smile Foundation is to empower institutions to protect and treat students with mental illness by raising awareness and prevention through education, public policy and legislation all while improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, building awareness and offering in-depth outreach education.

United Luz Foundation (ULF) is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization - A Voice for the Voiceless. We are dedicated to raising awareness to Depression and Domestic Violence globally by utilizing and engaging the arts, beauty, and entertainment industry as powerful allies to empower, advocate, provide programs, resources, and enriching the lives of those who suffer in silence, in addition to women and children who are living in homeless shelters, domestic violence safe houses or living under privileged communities.

Clear Thoughts Foundation (CTF) was established in 2010 with a vision to see a world free of dementia. Their mission is to fund the discovery of breakthrough drugs and novel treatments to eliminate dementia. All of the founding members of CTF have had some personal experience with dementia or other related cognitive disorders, and have been disappointed with the lack of available and effective drugs and therapeutics in today’s market. CTF will raise funds to enable the discovery of effective dementia medications and treatments by removing the traditional barriers to drug discovery.

There are entrepreneurs, founders, thinkers, ideologues, teachers, investors, architects, chefs, doctors, consultants, artists, and many more that can generate value and unique experiences that make others happy. There are also organizations, corporations, institutions, companies, and initiatives that innovate intelligently, educate holistically and create ecosystems of influence that allow humans to be free, conscious and happy. The World Happiness Foundation aims to support those leaders and institutions that are making the world a happier place for humans. So we encourage and reward smart innovation, holistic education and research and activism to achieve that happiness is within reach of the most significant number of people.

Molly was born in 2018 and was the sweetest, happiest baby. She would light up the room with her smiles and cheerful disposition. In 2019 she was diagnosed with a rare chromosomal abnormality called Angelman syndrome. Common symptoms of Angelman syndrome involve significant developmental delays, seizures, sleep disturbances, and lack of speech. A prominent characteristic of people with Angelman syndrome is happiness and plenty of smiles. Molly's family then worked with multiple agencies to get Molly all the support and services possible, over time Molly was making amazing progress when she unexpectedly passed away in her sleep in November of 2022. Molly Smiles Foundation was formed to support other families to navigate caring for a special needs child.

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.

Despite significant reductions across the nation, tobacco use is still the number one cause of preventable death in the United States, killing more than 400,000 people every year. Since being established in 1999, the American Legacy Foundation (Legacy) has developed a comprehensive understanding of the tobacco crisis and the many issues that surround it. Legacy is the nation's largest and most effective independent public health charity dedicated to tobacco use prevention and smoking cessation. Our mission is to build a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit. By giving young people the facts and information they need to reject tobacco and adult smokers the tools they need to quit and stay quit, Legacy is helping people live longer, healthier lives. Legacy employs community intervention and population-based public education strategies to reach current and potential tobacco users, customizing our approach to recognize, respect and address cultural differences.

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.