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Believe In Tomorrow National Children's Foundation is a twenty-five year-old, non-profit organization with a mission to provide unique programs that bring comfort,joy and hope to critically ill children and their families. We believe in keeping families together during a child's medical crisis, and that the gentle cadence of normal family life has a powerful influence on the healing process. Believe In Tomorrow has provided more than a quarter of a million overnight accommodations to children from every state in the United States. Our programs include Children's Hospital and Retreat Housing and Hands On Adventures that provide ongoing support to children and families from the child's diagnosis to the end of the treatment process.

Our goal is for the young children who attend our program to enter kindergarten "ready to succeed." We accomplish this goal by: (1) providing the necessary early intervention services for those children "at-risk" of failure when they enter the public schools; (2) promoting strong families to support children as they grow, develop and enter the public schools; (3) providing staff with the support and training necessary to work with children and parents with diverse backgrounds and abilities; (4) maintaining a high-quality, early childhood program with a stable professionally trained staff.

The mission of Variety of Illinois is to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities by providing the equipment and experiences needed to reach their highest potential. This is accomplished through programs such as Variety at Play, offering inclusive, accessible activities for the whole family, Kids on the Go that provides mobility equipment not covered by insurance for children with physical limitations, and Live to Achieve that encourages participation & excellence in adaptive sports. Through a network of 44 chapters in 13 countries, Variety the Children’s Charity envisions a state where all children can actively participate in their communities and experience the joys that come with being a kid! Learn more at www.varietyofillinois.org.

To improve the lives of children and their families through a coordinated response to child abuse and neglect.

To reduce the trauma experienced by sexually abused children by providing services in a nurturing, friendly and safe environment.

To foster healing, fun, and friendships for children and their families facing childhood cancer through an exceptional camp experience.

Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services exists to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses by supporting their families in the challenges they face. We provide family-centered care that addresses the emotional, practical and financial struggles for families of children and teens during treatment, families experiencing anticipatory grief and those who are bereaved. We envision a community where every child with a serious or life-threatening condition has a strong, supported and informed family empowered to fully participate in their care. We strive to inspire compassionate action within local communities to create a safety net of support for the unique needs of each child and family.

The Paul Chester Children's Hope Foundation (PCCHF) is a registered 501(c)(3) charity that provides medical assistance to children and families in developing countries, giving them a chance to live productive lives through well-conceived medical interventions. We perform reconstructive surgery (i.e. club foot and cleft palate repair, burn scar revision, ear tubes, eye surgery, etc.) and work to arrest preventable, curable diseases (e.g. trachoma, glaucoma). The foundation provides highly specialized medical assistance to individuals and families in developing countries where such services are unavailable due to logistics or economic circumstances. The foundation harnesses the expertise of medical professionals and local agencies to identify opportunities for maximum social impact, and then funds and completes the medical or surgical interventions deemed most viable. The PCCHF core base is made up of volunteers - both medical and administrative, which vary from 50-200 in any given year. On the organizational side, the small group is made up of 5-7 dedicated individuals who meet regularly to discuss, plan and pilot missions. Our medical volunteers coordinate, and execute the missions with the assistance of logistics volunteers and in-country counterparts who have requested our assistance. A typical mission takes place over ten days with a team of medical professionals and organizers in collaboration with officials from the host country. The number of surgeries performed is directly linked to funding, number of volunteers and the capacity of the local hospital. For example, a 2003 mission to Ecuador resulted in 110 successful surgeries, with a team of 20 foreign medical volunteers. Safe passage for supplies and staff was provided by the consul general and the first lady of Ecuador. The medical procedures provided largely addressed disfiguring conditions that have a tremendously negative impact on the livelihood of the afflicted individual.

The Los Angeles Trust for Children's Health's (The L.A. Trust) mission is to improve student health and increase readiness to learn through increased access to health care, advocacy, and programs.

The mission of Cayenne Wellness Center and Children's Foundation is to improve the nutritional health and mental health of the public. We achieve this mission through education, research, public awareness initiatives, and community outreach programs that promote good nutrition and mental health. We practice the science of helping people make changes in their lifestyle to improve their overall health and quality of life emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Founded in 2000, Cayenne Wellness Center and Children's Foundation grew out of the need to offer effective and exemplary service to those suffering with sickle cell disease, unhealthy eating habits and poor mental health.

Strengthening individuals. Strengthening families. Strengthening community. That’s what Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) is all about. As the problem-solving center for residents of San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Santa Clara, and San Mateo counties, we are a lifeline for children, families, and older adults facing personal crises or challenges. Whether it’s help for a major life transition or support for other challenges, JFCS is here for you. We have over 40 programs, including home care for seniors, therapy for children, youth volunteer programs, services for people with disabilities, and much more. Founded in 1850, JFCS is one of the oldest and largest human service agencies in the United States. We are guided by the Jewish traditions of advancing human dignity for everyone, community responsibility, inter-generational ties, and repairing the world. JFCS serves people of all faiths and backgrounds with our comprehensive system of care. Our professional teams bring years of experience to every client who walks through the door. As a national leader in developing innovative human services, JFCS incorporates the latest research and best practices to ensure everyone gets the highest quality services and care. JFCS also helps ensure that the poor, the elderly, and the sick will be cared for and are not alone. We are grateful to the many generous donors, businesses, and foundations that enable us to continue this humanitarian work. Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ federal tax identification number is 94-1156528. JFCS is a public charity classified as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Our mission is to provide innovative, artistic, educational, and therapeutic programs that transform and inspire children, at-risk youth, and families to fulfill their highest potential in life. The ARTS center is the first and only organization in Orange County offering unique programming that combines the arts, academics and creative therapies to help youth and families realize their highest potential.