Sisterly love gives breath of life to her memory. NMD and misdiagnoses can be fatal; this non profit throws light on medical oversight.
Giving back to the community is extremely satisfying, has many advantages, and makes life more fulfilling. And keeping this in mind, The Hunter Memorial Foundation (HMF) , a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is bringing unity to the local community through art , which they believe like kindness, is meant to be seen and shared with others. Fenesa Brewer talks about a defining mural.
Did you know that your attitude towards racial discrimination, income inequality, welfare, and affirmative action changes, either immediately before or immediately after seeing a live theatre production? Meet Jeremy Whittington, he tells us how his foundation compels the audience to think.
"15 in 100" is a movement within the Neuromuscular Disease (NMD) community. It began on Friday, September 2, and runs through Saturday, December 10, 2022, - a period of 100 days ending on the 15th anniversary of Cheryl’s death on December 10. Breathe with MD, was founded in her memory by Andrea Klein, sister of Cheryl to prevent devastating outcomes like hers.
If you’re in Kansas city and you happen to see a Big Green Bus, at regular intervals travelling through the night, you are not seeing things after a couple of drinks, it is a big green bus, only, it’s having a different kind of party- for administering vaccines and medicines that cure the homeless!
We may talk about it but gender equality is still a long way coming. Having said that, leaning on other strong women for encouragement plays a big role in women empowerment, and that is what the Stanley Ann Dunham Fund is helping achieve.
You all know the story: give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. That’s what the World Hunger team is doing with food in the jungle villages of sub-Saharan Africa.
Intellectual disabilities are not hindrances to living a fulfilling life; Eunice Shriver was a visionary who saw sports as a unifier, bringing forth the concept of the special Olympics, today a global organsiation with over 5 million athletes, 1 million coaches and volunteers, more than 100,000 competitions each year, and 32 Olympic-type sports through programs in more than 170 countries!
Young minds need creative ways of engagement, honing skills based on inherent qualities and creating bridges to connect meaningful partnerships in the community is what Natasha Tennison does best. Listen to this licensed Childcare Director of the BEST mentor-based ‘After School Program’ for 7 consecutive years talk in this episode.
Lev Horodyskjy's Science Voices brings a realistic perspective of how science education is key to learning, the environment and educator interest.
Bio-Touch is a unique, holistic health approach to alleviate pain and stress and support good health through all stages of life. It is taught through the International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics, a federally approved 501(c)(3) educational and charitable foundation.
Did you know that around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disease of the brain that affects people of all ages, often causing mental issues and stigma to the patient. The Purple Warrior Pooches Program is a community-based program helping individuals with uncontrolled epilepsy gain access to a seizure alert dog. Natalie Boehm teaches how to defeat epilepsy.
VISIONS-Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a non-profit rehabilitation and social service organization that celebrated its 95th anniversary last year and the 6th year as #1 in job placements of legally blind New Yorkers. VISIONS purpose is to develop and implement individualized programs to assist people who are blind and visually impaired of all ages to lead independent and active lives, and to educate the public to understand their capabilities and needs.
If you have a warm bed, a roof over your head, you thank your stars. Some of us choose not only to thank our stars, but be humble. And some extraordinary people, go beyond that and start a movement to donate their time, knowledge, and “Share Your Luck” motto with others, for others. Lucky Duck Foundation funds, activates and leads high-impact, collaborative programs that alleviate the suffering of homelessness throughout San Diego City & County.
A helping hand, a caring heart and some firm advice makes Gervonni the teacher for survival. The ABC of finance needs to be learnt by every individual, and there's someone who's making it happen, especially for the needy.
Male breasts can get serious, why the surprise? In 2022, about 2,710 American men are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer, and about 530 are expected to die from the disease. An average man’s risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer in his lifetime is about one in 1,000 (compared to one in eight for the average woman).
Gavin Phillips, Founder of Life-Learners Canada who’s on a mission to have every child entering public schools in Canada step into a safe, fun, and intrinsically rewarding world. And as he puts it - every teenager who graduates and walks out of our public schools for the last time to be life-learners with life skills that are community-driven.
River Jordan is run by Aland Stamps, a man who has been through some extreme situations. It takes courage to get back up and give back to society.
Steven's passion for shaping lives has garnered immense support locally and globally. The satisfying job of shaping young lives, done the fun way! Listen to Steven Dye and the success story of how a street kid went on to join the navy on a submarine.
In our quest to lead a life of purpose and meaning, we often have to make efforts through sustained behavioural and perspective changes. Getting Out by Going In has devised certain tools to reach this goal. Listen to Coach Taylor's journey at GOGI
As a human, we tend to be judgemental. What if everyone realised their inherent nature? This would be a very different world indeed! Elliott Cisneros from The Sum Organization does just that.
Joe Frizolowski from Mercy Drops Dream Center
James Taylor from VHCDC has taken it upon himself to educate and empower individuals by enabling house ownership and giving them a piece of heaven. Listen to what his non-profit offers.
It takes two to tango in the rainforest! 22 years ago Binka from Iracambi decided it was time she did something to save the life-giving forest from harm. Hear her enthusiasm and work on the ground.
Lysne Tait from Helping Women Period is a woman with a purpose. She can talk about all things period related. Period :)
Renee Beeker from National Family Court Watch Project had her epiphanous moment when she realised most court watch programs did not look at the same data points in every jurisdiction. Listen to this courageous lady to understand how her non-profit helps protect families.
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