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As the world's leading independent organization for children in need, Save the Children has programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. Their aim is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, Save the Children mobilizes rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of their founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. St. Jude’s strives to be the world leader in advancing the treatment and prevention of catastrophic diseases in children, by providing outstanding patient care; conducting basic, translational and clinical research designed to elucidate biological mechanisms, understand disease pathogenesis, improve diagnosis, enhance treatment outcome, prevent diseases and minimize adverse consequences of treatment; and by educating health care and scientific research professionals. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago.

Refuge Recovery is a practice, a process, a set of tools, a treatment, and a path to healing addiction and the suffering caused by addiction.

At Samaritan House, we believe in a community of hope through neighbor helping neighbor. Our mission is to mobilize the resources of our community to help those among us who are in need. Our dedicated professional staff and volunteers work together to provide food, access to shelter, healthcare, and a broad range of supportive services. We preserve dignity, promote self sufficiency, and provide hope.

Girls Garage is a nonprofit design and building program and dedicated workspace for girls and female-identifying youth ages 9-18. Girls Garage is the first design and building workshop for female youth in the United States. Through after-school and summer pathways, Girls Garage provides free and low-cost programs in carpentry, welding, architecture, engineering, and activist art to a diverse community of 200 girls per year. Integrating technical skills, college/career guidance, and community leadership, our programs equip girls the tools to build the world they want to see. In our workshop in Berkeley and under the guidance of our highly skilled all-female staff, we invite girls to bring their creative voice and put them to work on real-world building projects that live in our community.

TO OPERATE AS A HUMAN SERVICE FOUNDATION AND PROVIDE EDUCATION, MENTORING, NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT AND CREATIVE CURRICULUM TO SCHOOLS BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.

The mission of The Foundation is to empower lives for a brighter future by facilitating projects and partnerships that enhance the welfare, education, health, and artistic and athletic abilities of individuals with Down syndrome.  The vision of The Foundation is to create an environment where people with Down syndrome are included in every facet of the community.  We believe that every person has something to offer regardless of their abilities.  It is our hope to enable people with Down syndrome to become integrated into all areas of their lives beginning with school, through college and meaningful employment.

AT MIGGY'S GIFT WE BRING HOPE, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND BRAVERY TO PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. HELPING CHILDREN IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF WHAT WE DO THROUGH OUR MIGHTY MIGGY PROJECT, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAM, AND COLLEGE SCHOOL GRANTS.

Empowering those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer while advocating for their emotional and financial wellness. F/K/A Pink Warrior Angels Hill Country

SAMS is a global medical relief organization that is working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria and beyond to save lives and alleviate suffering. SAMS proudly provides dignified medical care to every patient in need. Our mission is dedicated to delivering life-saving services, revitalizing health systems during crises, and promoting medical education via a network of humanitarians in Syria, the US, and beyond. Our vision is to strengthen the future of Syria's healthcare, delivering dignified medical relief where needed, fortified by a dedicated medical community

To introduce low-cost compost toilets in order to reduce disease and provide dignity for people living without basic sanitation To reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers by producing organic compost products that can improve soil and improve food security To teach people how to compost organic wastes and protect water resources To promote EcoSan and composting as viable solutions to water-based sanitation systems

Be The Match Foundation supports the life-saving mission of Be The Match/National Marrow Donor Program, ensuring that patients diagnosed with blood cancers such as leukemia and other diseases get the marrow or cord blood transplant they need for a second chance at life. A transplant offers hope for a cure. We connect patients with their genetically matched donors and provide comprehensive support throughout the transplant journey, from diagnosis through recovery.