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"We focus on tackling the most critical challenges in diabetes care and prevention, including improving diabetes management, addressing obesity, transforming food & nutrition, and enhancing primary & collaborative care to drive meaningful, lasting impact." - https://diabetes.org/about-us

THE SAN DIEGO LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER ENHANCES AND SUSTAINS THE HEALTH & WELL-BEING OF THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, QUEER, TRANSGENDER, NONBINARY, IMMIGRANT, AND HIV COMMUNITIES TO THE BETTERMENT OF OUR ENTIRE SAN DIEGO REGION.

THE MISSION OF RECOVERY RESOURCES, INC. IS TO HELP PEOPLE TRIUMPH OVER MENTAL ILLNESS, ALOCHOLISM, DRUG AND OTHER ADDICTIONS. IN PURSUIT OF THIS MISSION, RECOVERY RESOURCES, INC. SEEKS TO: (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) - DELIVER A BROAD ARRAY OF COMMUNITY-BASED OUTPATIENT SERVICES THAT ARE CLIENT-CENTERED AND ROOTED IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES;- COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE THE RICHEST, MOST COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES;- PRIORITIZE PREVENTION SERVICES, MAKING THEM AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES;- BE A LEADER IN THE DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF INTEGRATED TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH DUAL DISORDERS.

TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW DRUGS TO TREAT CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE (CMT), TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH CMT AND ULTIMATELY, TO FIND A CURE.

FORT BEND REGIONAL COUNCIL ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE'S MISSION IS PROVIDING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND TREATMENT SERVICES THEY NEED FOR POSITIVE CHANGE FOR THEMSELVES AND THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ADULT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION CLASSES AND YOUTH COUNSELING AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS.

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, SINCE INCEPTION, IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE AND HUMANE CARE TO PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE OVERALL GOAL OF CARE IS MAINTENANCE OF THE PATIENT'S HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR HOME AND WORK ENVIRONMENT WHILE MAINTAINING SAFETY AND COMFORT. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT INCLUDED WITHIN SCHEDULE O.

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN THE MICHIGAN COUNTIES OF WAYNE, OAKLAND, MACOMB, ST. CLAIR, SANILAC AND LAPEER WITH FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS AND OTHER RESPIRATORY DISEASES.

TO PROVIDE QUALITY BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS THAT CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE AND MAKE OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE. THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND ACTION. WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO LIVE HEALTHY, SAFE, HAPPY AND DRUG-FREE LIVES IN SOUTHWEST OHIO.

SEE SCHEDULE O

RAISE FUNDS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS; MEET EVER-INCREASING NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH GAUCHER DISEASE AND THEIR FAMILIES.

PROVIDE SUPPORT AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY HEMANGIOMAS, PORT WINE STAINS AND OTHER VASCULAR BIRTHMARKS AND TUMORS, AND SPONSORED RELEVANT RESEARCH

PXE INTERNATIONAL INC. INITIATES AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH, EDUCATES CLINICIANS, AND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY PSEUDOXANTHOMA ELASTICUM (PXE).

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE INVOLVING TRAFFIC OFFENSES.

Disseminate polio related information through various media. Grants for polio related research. Aid individuals needing orthopedic equipment (braces,shoes,etc).

PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH IN THE PREVENTION AND CURE OF BRAIN TUMORS

Support Services for AA Members

THE AMERICAN HEADACHE SOCIETY (AHS) IS A NONPROFIT PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS DEDICATED TO THE STUDY AND TREATMENT OF HEADACHE AND FACE PAIN IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE CARE AND LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HEADACHE DISORDERS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS MISSION, AHS PROMOTES THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND IDEAS CONCERNING THE CAUSES AND TREATMENTS OF HEADACHE AND RELATED PAIN DISORDERS; EDUCATES PHYSICIANS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND THE PUBLIC; AND ENCOURAGES SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.

TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE BARBARA DAVIS CENTER FOR CHILDHOOD DIABETES, WHERE THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS OF ALL AGES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD RECEIVE THE FINEST DIABETES CARE AVAILABLE.

To serve the fellowship of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) worldwide and through its agency to help those seeking recovery from the effects of an upbringing in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional environment. The means for recovery is provided through sharing information and personal experiences with one another and using the 12 steps and 12 traditions as a basis for this sharing. By doing so, the intent is to better the individual's life experiences and hence the communities wherein they reside.

To promote research and education for the diagnosis, treatment and cure of mitochondrial disorders and to provide support to affected individuals and families.

TO TRANSFORM LIVES BY EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

OUR LONG-TERM VISION IS A WORLD WITHOUT BATTEN DISEASE. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT BATTEN FAMILIES, FUND AND FACILITATE RESEARCH AND ADVOCATE FOR TREATMENTS AND A CURE.

TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL, WORK AND LIFE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH OR AT RISK OF DISABILITIES BY EMPOWERING THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SCREENING, IDENTIFICATION, INFORMATION, TRAINING AND MENTORING, AND BY PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY.

DUP15Q ALLIANCE EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH DUP15Q SYNDROME AND OTHER RELATED RARE DISEASES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY ADVANCING BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH AND LIFE-CHANGING THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS, SUPPORTING FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DUP15Q, AND PROMOTING ADVOCACY. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE FAMILIES, CLINICIANS, AND ADVOCATES ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DUP15Q TO LIVE FULL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. WE SERVE AS THE LEADER IN RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND CLINICAL STANDARDS OF CARE FOR DUP15Q SYNDROME, AND ARE OFTEN THE FIRST POINT OF CONTACT FOR FAMILIES SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION AND RESOURCES REGARDING THEIR CHILD'S DIAGNOSIS.

TO IMPROVE EVIDENCE-BASED CARE AND OPTIMIZE THE OUTCOMES OF PATIENTS WITH HPB DISORDERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY:DISSEMINATING RESEARCH FINDINGS AND BEST TREATMENT PRACTICES ADVANCING HPB SPECIFIC TRAINING.

THE DEFEAT DIABETES FOUNDATION, INC. IS COMMITTED TO THE PREVENTION, EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND EFFECTIVE SELF-MANAGEMENT OF THE GLOBAL EPIDEMIC, DIABETES. WE WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE THROUGH OUR AWARENESS, INTERACTIVE AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA HEMOPHILIA FOUNDATION EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE AND LIFE FOR PERSONS BLEEDING DISORDERS, THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, PEER AND RESOURCES SUPPORT.

OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO MAINTAIN, RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE PROPERTY AT 855 ARDMORE AVE. WHICH WAS THE FAMILY HOME OF PHYSICIAN ROBERT HOLBROOK SMITH, AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS DR. BOB, ONE OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA). THIS HISTORIC SITE IN AKRON, OHIO IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THIS INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN FELLOWSHIP, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY BECAME THE FOUNDATION OF NUMEROUS OTHER 12-STEP PROGRAMS THAT ARE IMPROVING THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. SECOND, OUR ONGOING MISSION IS TO HELP ALCOHOLICS BY PRESERVING THE ATMOSPHERE OF ACCEPTANCE WHERE EARLY MEMBERS ACHIEVED AND MAINTAINED THEIR SOBRIETY. THIS PREVAILING ATTITUDE IS SIMPLY EXPRESSED IN OUR GREETING, "WELCOME HOME." THIRD, WE EDUCATE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BEYOND ON HOW DR. BOB'S HOME PLAYED A PART IN THE FORMATION OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH ALCOHOLICS WERE HELPED IN THE EARLY DAYS.

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH LUPUS THROUGH SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH WITH THE GOAL OF FINDING A CURE.

PROVIDE EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND AWARENESS ON THE DISEASE OF LUPUS.