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SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE, PEOPLE WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES, TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES AND THEIR FAMILY'S LIVES.

DAN is Divers Alert Network, the diving industry’s largest association dedicated to scuba diving safety. Serving scuba divers for more than 30 years, DAN provides emergency assistance, medical information resources, educational opportunities and more. Whether you are just learning how to scuba dive or are a veteran of the sport, DAN has a great deal to offer you.

Leave a lasting impact on the lives of children by addressing their physical, mental and emotional needs with quality care and compassion.

Tia's mission is to bring access to lifesaving healthcare and preventative education in the poorest remote places where there are no doctors or medicine through Tia's self-sustaining, teach them to fish program.

Vitanova is a registered charity providing highly effective addiction services to individuals, families and the community at large - all at no charge. Vitanova operates a 28 bed domiciliary shelter and offers counselor-operated day programs, evening aftercare and therapy courses for individuals suffering from drug or alcohol abuse, gambling addictions and anger management. Vitanova is client-centered and focused on restoring the individual's potential as a valued member of a fully functioning family and a contributor to the community at large. The University of Toronto recently completed a study indicating an 83% success rate for program graduates. A $40 donation covers the cost of a full 24 hour day of counseling, food and shelter. $1,200 covers a person in recovery for a whole month. The typical stay is 3 to 9 months. Your generous donation will help Vitanova deliver on its mission of “Helping put lives back together again".

Provide research and scientific-based innovative solutions to address socio-cultural, economic and human security issues and challenges in war-affected communities. Use approaches such as the Theory of Change and emerging modes such as transdisciplinary, action, participatory, critical and transformative research. Explore all the potential ways to effectively adopt and apply policy frameworks such as the UN SDGs in compliance with the principles of accepted international instruments, standards and best practices. Document information and resources necessary for action plans and strategies. Link ideas, policies, people and practices for sustainable development by connecting researchers, policymakers and practitioners. Collaborate with universities, research institutes, policy organisations, local councils and NGOs/ CSOs locally, nationally and internationally. Harness the expertise and resources of the diaspora.

Through our role as multidisciplinary change leaders who foster collaboration and innovation to realize our combined potential.

OUR MISSION We're on a mission to drive tangible environmental restoration and inspire collective action for a thriving planet. Our work is diverse. We provide technical and financial support for reforestation and urban greening projects. We craft creative eco-education curriculums and awareness campaigns. We run engaging nature-based events and experiences. From getting our hands dirty running local projects to consulting for global organisations, we turn ideas into impact. Greenpop was founded in 2010 and has since worked across Sub-Saharan Africa and empowered thousands of people around the world to get active (not anxious) about the future of our planet. Optimistic Environmentalism - Our Guiding Philosophy: At Greenpop, we believe in tackling environmental challenges with a mindset of hope, creativity, and tangible impact. Our work is deeply rooted in the powerful theoretical framework of Optimistic Environmentalism. This philosophy isn't just an idea; it guides every project, every partnership, and every decision we make, shaping how we contribute to a thriving planet. We interpret this framework through four primary stances: Pro-Nature We champion the conservation and restoration of nature because it holds inherent value and is absolutely essential for a habitable planet. Our projects are designed to heal and enhance ecosystems, recognising nature's vital role in our collective well-being and the balance of life on Earth. Pro-People We are committed to ensuring equality of access to nature and its benefits for all people, both today and for future generations. Creating a just world means prioritising communities, empowering diverse voices, and ensuring environmental solutions genuinely uplift and benefit everyone, especially marginalised groups. Pro-Innovation We embrace creativity, new technology, and innovative design as crucial tools for solving complex environmental challenges. We constantly seek smarter, more effective ways to make a lasting positive impact, fostering a culture of continuous learning, adaptation, and bold thinking. Pro-Action We believe that swift, meaningful environmental action is essential, not just in policy or grand initiatives, but in every sphere - personal, economic, and legislative. We activate individuals and communities to become active participants, turning concern into tangible positive change and inspiring widespread joyful engagement. These four stances form the bedrock of Greenpop's approach, demonstrating our belief that a sustainable future is not only possible but achievable through an empowered, connected, and proactive humanity. It's the philosophy that fuels our mission to drive tangible environmental restoration and inspire collective action for a thriving planet.

THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO OFFER THE COMMUNITY THE HIGHEST QUALITY PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES POSSIBLE GUIDED BY RESEARCH, PERFECTED WITH EXPERIENCE AND DELIVERED WITH COMPASSION. WE INSPIRE OUR CLIENTS TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL THROUGH HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE AND INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE. OUR SERVICES HAVE BEEN EXPANDED FROM THE FAIRFAX COMMUNITY TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES OF WESTERN FAIRFAX COUNTY AND LOUDOUN COUNTY WITH THE OPENING IN MARCH 2021 OF THE CHANTILLY OUTPATIENT CENTER.

A non profit that supplies birthday parties to hospitalized children nationwide. Since our launch in 2014, we have supplied 2453 birthday parties to 155 hospitals in 43 states.

We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Based in Phoenix, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® is one of the nation's leading charities, serving children in every community in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam. With the help of generous donors and approximately 25,000 volunteers nationwide, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 38 minutes, on average. Since our inception in 1980, we have granted more than 226,000 wishes. Visit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America at www.wish.org (http://www.wish.org) and discover how you can share the power of a wish®.

The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. We also honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country.