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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/ St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded in 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee by Danny Thomas, Lemuel Diggs, and Anthony Abraham. St Jude seeks to find cures to catastrophic childhood diseases, particularly pediatric cancer. Families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food, believing that families should only have to be concerned with the health of their child. “ The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.” We are proud to support them with donations!

Saddleback Church

  Saddleback Church https://saddleback.com/ Saddleback Church started in 1980 when Pastor Rick Warren and his wife Kay dreamed of planning a church to attract people who didn’t like church. Beginning in southern California, Saddleback Church now has more than a dozen California locations as well as four international locations in places as diverse as Berlin, Germany and Hong Kong, China. Saddleback Church hopes to help people find a deliberate “purpose driven” path for their life based on the five purposes God has for them. At Saddleback Church, “ God is at work in the world and he wants you to join him.” We are proud to support them with donations!

Ronald McDonald House Charities

  Ronald McDonald House Charities https://www.rmhc.org/ The Ronald McDonald House Charities exist to help alleviate the financial burdens on families who have sick children. Families all over the world save more than $930 million just in lodging and meal costs. RMHC provides homes for families, allowing them to stay near the hospitals where their children are receiving critical care. This proximity allows families to experience better sleep, psychological benefits, positive hospital experiences, and more opportunity to be involved with their child’s care. “The mission of RMHC is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families.” We are proud to support them with donations!

RSM Cares | Bell Tower Foundation

  RSM Cares | Bell Tower Foundation https://www. belltowerfoundation.org/ RSM Cares | Bell Tower Foundation began in 2001 to support the Bell Tower Regional Community Center in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Among their many initiatives are the RSM Food Pantry in conjunction with Fellowship in Business, Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, and Second Harvest Food Bank; the Thanksgiving canned food drive; and the annual breakfast with Santa. RSM Cares also supports a teen council, offers senior support, and local trash pickups. RSM Cares | Bell Tower Foundation stated goal, “ is to continue to emerge as a community foundation that partners with local groups to further causes.” We are proud to support them with donations!

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

  Huntington’s Disease Society of America https://hdsa.org/ The Huntington’s Disease Society of America is the premier nonprofit organization for people suffering from Huntington’s disease and their families. The HDSA ensures that no one has to fight alone, through their commitment to research, advocacy, community service, and education. The HDSA was formed in 1967 by Marjorie Guthrie, as she watched her husband, legendary singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie lose his struggle to this illness. The organization’s stated mission is, “ To improve the lives of everyone affected by Huntington’s disease and their families.” We are proud to support them with donations!

Girl Scouts of the USA

  Girl Scouts of the USA https://www.girlscouts.org/ Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912 as an organization to help prepare girls to enter the world with “courage, confidence, and character.” The Girl Scouts hope to prepare every girl with the skills they will need for a lifetime of leadership. The Scouts’ program uses time-tested, research-back programs to help girls lead and succeed in their own lives and community. Girl Scout troops are inclusive and all-female environments where girls can explore new things and skills in a safe environment. Per their mission statement, “ Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. ” We are proud to support them with donations!

California Rainbow for Girls Foundation

  California Rainbow for Girls Foundation https://gocarainbow.org/crfgf/ The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls began in 1922 in McAlester, Oklahoma. The organization was created by Reverend Mark W. Sexson for girls between 11 and 20 to learn leadership skills, self-confidence, and provide community service. Every year, the California spends a year raising money for a statewide service project, with those monies being donated at the annual state convention. California Rainbow combines fun and learning leadership skills and public speaking skills while building confidence and self-respect. According to their mission statement, the Order of the Rainbow “ strives to give girls the tools, training, and encouragement to let their individual spirits shine bright. ” We are proud to support them with donations!

Boys and Girls Clubs of America

  Boys and Girls Clubs of America https://www.bgca.org/ The Boys and Girls Clubs of America began in 1860 in Hartford, CT. Three women, Elizabeth Hammersley, Mary Goodwin, and Alice Goodwin started the first club as an alternative for boys roaming the local streets. The nationwide movement began in 1906. Since that time the Boys and Girls Clubs of America have provided a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for kids and tends of every race, religion, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexuality, ability, and socio-economic status. The mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America is, “ To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” We are proud to support them with donations!

The Boy Scouts of America

  The Boy Scouts of America https://www.scouting.org/ The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was founded in 1910 and has enjoyed the participation of more than 130 million youths. The Boy Scouts offer a variety of programs to benefit children from kindergarten through high school and beyond. These programs are open to boys, girls, and young men and women. The mission statement of the Boy Scouts is, “ to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.” We are proud to support them with donations!

Autism Speaks

  Autism Speaks https://www.autismspeaks.org/ Autism Speaks was started in 2005 by grandparents of an autistic child, Bob and Suzanne Wright. Three additional autism organizations,  Autism Coalition for Research and Education (ACRE), the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) and Cure Autism Now (CAN), have merged with Autism Speaks. The organization works to increase awareness of autism, an understanding of the autism spectrum, and increase research for support and care. According to their mission statement,  “ Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. ” We are proud to support them with donations!

The Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation https://www.arthritis.org/home The Arthritis Foundation started as The Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation in 1948. The foundation changed its name to the Arthritis Foundation in 1964. Since its inception, the foundation has supported research that helps people with arthritis live better and more fulfilling lives. Support is offered through a large and powerful network using shared experiences, information and networking to help those dealing with arthritis. Their mission is, “ [To] champion the fight against arthritis with life-changing resources, science, advocacy and community connections. In person and online, our Live Yes! Arthritis Network empowers people to connect with others and live their best life. ” We are proud to support them with donations!

American Red Cross

American Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/ Founded in 1881, The Red Cross has been dedicated to serving people in need. They are a worldwide organization the works to carry out humanitarian efforts. Part of their vision statement reflects this,”   ...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope.” Today, the American Red Cross provides care in five critical areas: people affected by disasters in America, support for members of the military and their families, blood collection, processing and distribution, health and safety education and training, and international relief and development. The mission of the  The American Red Cross “prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​” We are proud to support them with donations!