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Honor Flight Chicago recognizes the bravery, determination and patriotism of America's senior war veterans with an all-expense paid, one-of-a-kind journey to Washington, D.C. for a day of honor, thanks and inspiration. And the experience is life-changing.

Provide Therapy for Disabled Children

Thousands of American kids are being trafficked each year. They seek to end human trafficking by providing mentoring relationships for survivors of sex trafficking, at-risk youth, and those trapped in addiction to bring them hope and healing!

educational program for children with learning disabilities

THE CORPORATION'S PRIMARY FUNCTIONS IS TO PROVIDE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED SERVICE DOGS TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT TO PUPPY RAISERS AND RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS. PUBLIC AWARENESS WITH RESPECT TO THE NEEDS OF THE DISABLED. THE CORPORATION HAS PROVIDED SERVICE, FACILITY AND/OR SOCIAL/THERAPY CANINES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SINCE 1995.

The Puddle Project exists to develop and support the economic, social, and emotional needs of pregnant African-American female adolescents and their willing male counterparts by providing a sustainable network of health, academic and financial resources to ensure a successful and viable transition into parenthood.

JAKE'S HELP FROM HEAVEN IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTIPLE MEDICAL CHALLENGES AND DISABILITIES.

MAITS is an international disability charity whose mission is to improve the lives of some of the world's poorest people with developmental disabilities and the lives of their families, through better access to and quality of health and education services and support. We provide education, training and support for those working with and caring for persons with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism and global learning disabilities to ensure they are able to achieve their full potential in a way that is sustainable and inclusive. We support people with disabilities in the following ways: The training of healthcare and education professionals, community workers, families and carers- to better understand their conditions and build their skills and knowledge to ensure persons with disabilities have better access to and improved quality of services. The development of training materials and resources on disability- the training materials are tested out and adapted to the local context, and when needed, translated into the local language, to ensure high quality care for those with disabilities. Linking organisations that need training with those who are able to provide it- through our website and through our database of 208 volunteer therapists and educators. In addition to facilitating face-to-face training, MAITS has an ongoing programme of resource development, designing tools that assist in the support and inclusion of individuals with particular needs, whether it be at home, school, in healthcare provisions or elsewhere in the community, in low-resource settings. We have a small team of specialists who create resources and we connect those looking for training with those who can provide it. Our mission is to improve the lives of some of the world's poorest people with developmental disabilities and the lives of their families, through better access to and quality of health and education services and support.

Pets on Wheels is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that brings therapy animals to facilities across Maryland for friendly visits. Regularly visiting nursing homes and hospitals to assisted living facilities, homeless and domestic violence shelters, veterans’ hospitals, libraries, schools, colleges, corporate campuses and more, Pets on Wheels volunteers improve lives and help lick loneliness one visit at a time.

The Waypoint Adventure mission is to challenge people with disabilities to discover their purpose, talents and strengths through the transforming power of adventure.

The corporate purpose of Dear Mom is to provide support, encouragement, hope, training, resources, guidance, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities.

Helping families who take care of a disabled child day by day by giving them the opportunity for a break/ a vacation in order to strengthen the whole family.