Kids Wish Network is a nationally recognized charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children with life-threatening illnesses. Kids Wish Network assists these special children and their families through several key programs.
The Humane Society of the United States makes a difference in the lives of animals here at home and worldwide. The HSUS is dedicated to creating a world where our relationship with animals is guided by compassion. We seek a truly humane society in which animals are respected for their intrinsic value, and where the human-animal bond is strong.
MSAA provides direct support and care to multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and families through two toll-free information and counseling hotlines (800-833-44672 and 800-LEARN-MS), patient-to-patient counseling, support groups, and a therapeutic equipment distribution program.
By creating, finding and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well being of children, Ronald McDonald House Charities is working to better the lives of children and their families around the world.
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Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles collected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children.
Since its founding in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller Habitat for Humanity International has built and rehabilitated more than 150,000 houses with families in need, becoming a true world leader in addressing the issues of poverty housing.