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Using technology tools, create a scalable global mass movement of “CHANGE MAKERS” with their collective THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, ACTIONS and ADVOCACY for the EMPOWERMENT of Specially Abled People (SAP). We promote Accessibility, Education and Employment with help of Assistive Technologies for SAP to create an INCLUSIVE 21st century society.

Step Up is a mentorship nonprofit providing the structure for girls (and those who identify with girlhood) to define their ideal destination and get there -- wherever that destination may be. Through Step Up, girls experience more than just mentorship. They'll find community, feel empowered to expand their horizons, and develop the skills they need to navigate life’s path with confidence. After participating in Step Up: 83% of teens say they're more CONFIDENT 84% of teens say they're more CAREER-READY 82% of teens say they're more CONNECTED

Our founder and Executive Director, Jennifer Arnold, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis as a teenager and spent two years using a wheelchair. It was a difficult time for her as she felt isolated, alone, and dependent on those around her. Her father, a physician in Atlanta, heard about an organiztion that trained service dogs to help people in wheelchairs. The program, which was located in California, had a long waiting list and worked mainly with those in their own region, so her father decided to start a similar program in Georgia. Three weeks after the first planning meeting for Canine Assistants, her father was hit and killed by a drunk driver while he was taking a walk. Determined to accomplish her dream and complete what her father had started, it took Jennifer and her mother ten years of hard work and dedication to open the program. Fortunately, Jennifer no longer needs a wheelchair, yet she fully understands the needs and concerns of others with physical disabilities. We no longer want people with disabilities to feel isolated and dependant on others. The dogs trained at Canine Assistants can turn lights on and off, open doors, pull wheelchairs retrieve dropped objects, summon help, and provide secure companionshieven more important than the physical skills they possess, is their ability to eliminate feelings of fear isolation, and loneliness felt by their companions. One Canine Assistants' recipient made the value of this skill quite clear when asked by a reporter what she like most about her service dog, immediately she responded, "My service dog makes my wheelchair disappear."

Supporting patients and families while promoting research, education and awareness.

Our purpose is to financially improve the lives of hundreds of children and their community in Kapsabet, Kenya. Founded in 2003, a library and kitchen have been built along with classrooms and a well. We have no paid staff and two fundraising parties are held each year in Colorado.

Prime of life neurodegeneration is a spectrum of relatively rare diseases that often afflict people during productive, active years and lead to debilitating symptoms and early death. They are generally categorized as frontotemporal disorders and are characterized by progressive personality, behavior, language and motor decline. These diseases create a level of functional impairment that significantly compromises the ability to carry out activities of daily living. There is currently no treatment and no cure, but there is hope. Research into these diseases may be a gateway to understanding and ultimately preventing, treating and curing more common neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. CurePSP is the leading organization within this disease spectrum, providing support for patients, families and caregivers; awareness and education to healthcare professionals; and global research funding. Current research into prime of life diseases, especially progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), is showing great promise for unlocking the secrets of neurodegeneration.

The mission of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation is to support national research studies and activities focused on developing innovative strategies for better treatments, screening, and prevention of all cancers of the lung. New knowledge gained by funding scientific and clinical research initiatives will lead to more positive outcomes and improved quality of life for all lung cancer patients.

Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy fights to end Duchenne. We accelerate research, raise our voices to impact policy, demand optimal care for every single family, and strive to ensure access to approved therapies.

We will end hunger by efficiently procuring and distributing food and essentials to the hungry, through our programs and partner agencies.

Cascades Humane Society connects animals in need with people who care by providing a safe haven for animals, pet placements, behavioral assistance, reduced spay/neuter procedures, Pet Food Pantry, Trap/Neuter/Release TNR service, lost/found reporting, dog park and educational programs.

We provide a Pre-K-12 grade education based on the insights of Rudolf Steiner that inspires our students to become independent and creative thinkers who are collaborative leaders in social and environmental justice.