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Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps helps people in the world’s toughest places turn the crises of natural disaster, poverty, and conflict into opportunities for progress. Driven by local needs and market conditions, our programs provide communities with the tools and support they need to transform their own lives. Our worldwide team of 3,700 professionals is improving the lives of 14.5 million people in 37 countries.

Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1.7 billion in assistance to people in 107 nations. In fiscal 2008 (July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008), the resources of our global operations totaled close to $244 million. Our global operating budget for fiscal 2009 (July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009) is $335 million. We take efficient stewardship of our resources very seriously: over the past five years, more than 89 percent of our resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.

http://mercycorps.org/

Art with Heart

Since 1996 Art with Heart has served more than 41,000 children ages 5 – 18 with innovative therapeutic programs that include books with guided therapeutic activities for youth in crisis; training, curriculum and resources for caregivers and therapists; as well as opportunities for creating or increasing positive connections with supportive adults. Our vision is to reach high-risk children, who have little or no control over their life circumstances and have the least access to mental health support. Our work is based on the belief that, in order for youth to be successful in their educational and life endeavors, they must be emotionally and mentally healthy.

http://artwithheart.org/

American Cancer Society: Relay for Life

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. With chartered divisions throughout the country and over 3,400 local offices, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.

http://www.relayforlife.org/
http://www.cancer.org/

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.