Birthmother Ministries, Inc. (Birthmothers®) is a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nonjudgmental assistance to any woman or family member facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Pregnant women, partners and family members in crisis most often lack a compassionate advocate who will stand with them long-term, no matter what the circumstances. Birthmothers provides the missing link that
hurting women and families need so desperately.
CAMP TWIN LAKES
For 20 years, Camp Twin Lakes has provided life-changing camp experiences to thousands of Georgia's children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges each year. We collaborate with over 50 different nonprofit organizations, each serving a different population, to create customized programs that teach our campers to overcome obstacles and grow in their confidence and capabilities. Camp Twin Lakes is thrilled to provide programs at various state-of-the-art locations throughout the state of Georgia, including camps in Rutledge, Winder, Warm Springs, children's hospitals, and more!
Camp Twin Lakes provides life-changing, therapeutic, recreational, and medically-supportive camp experiences for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and other life challenges.
We provide places and paths for children with serious illnesses and life challenges to experience the joys of childhood and grow in their confidence and capabilities.
PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH CAMP(S) WILL RECEIVE YOUR DONATION
FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION
Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment.
FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION
Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment.
These homes are located at major military and
VA medical centers nationwide, close to the medical center or hospital they
serve. Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and
baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room
and an inviting living room. Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is
never a lodging fee. Since inception, the program has saved military and
veterans’ families an estimated $235 million in out of pocket costs for lodging
and transportation.
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Families served: More than 22,000 in 2013
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Daily capacity: 832 families
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Families served: More than 220,000 since
inception
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Number of lodging days offered: Over 5.2 million
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7,000 students have received $11,000,000 in
scholarship awards
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Over 50,000 airline tickets provided by
Hero Miles to service members and their families, worth nearly $73 million
FOLDS OF HONOR
Of the one million-plus dependents adversely affected by deployments, nearly nine out of 10 do not qualify for federal scholarship assistance. Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has carried forth this singular, noble mission. To close the gap, providing educational support to spouses and children of America's fallen and wounded soldiers.
Of the one million-plus dependents adversely affected by deployments, nearly nine out of 10 do not qualify for federal scholarship assistance. Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has carried forth this singular, noble mission. To close the gap, providing educational support to spouses and children of America's fallen and wounded soldiers.
CLICK HERE for scholarship information
In 2000, a small group of people began to dream about starting an inner city Christian school for the children who need it the most and whose parents could afford it the least. They discovered that the children in urban Augusta were not unlike the children in all urban school districts in America, living in poverty (1 in 3) and under-educated. The schools in the district were some of the worst in the state. Recognizing that under education and social counter-productivity are as closely correlated as smoking and lung cancer, they set about doing the research and raising the money to start a school with an intentional mission to the children from low-income families.
Heritage Academy creates a culture of learning with high expectations for academic, character and spiritual development. The curriculum is rigorous. Children may participate in a Suzuki violin program at no cost. All students participate in our weekly chapel program. Our students have consistently outperformed both national and county averages on standardized tests.
The Kathryn M. York Adapted Aquatics Center is located at the Wilson Family Y. It is dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals with physical and/or developmental challenges. The facility, also known as "Katie's Pool," was built to honor the life and work of Katie York, a Y employee whose young life was cut short by a seizure disorder. Prior to her death in 2008, Katie inspired those around her with her faith, determination and dedication to serving others with disabilities through the adapted aquatics program. It was through the out-pouring of grief and support from her family, friends and the community that the necessary funds were raised to build the state-of-the-art center which opened June 2, 2010, on what would have been Katie's 23rd birthday. Since its opening, the lives of more than 1,000 individuals per month have been strengthened through the programs offered in Katie's Pool.
Katie's Pool is a 33 x 60-foot, shallow and deep-water therapy pool with a zero-entry, 42 ft. wheelchair ramp in the shallow end. Special features include specially adapted changing rooms with a lift system to accommodate challenged individuals. The pool utilizes a state-of-the-art UV sanitation system, ideal for those with illnesses that are adversely affected by standard chlorine filtration systems.
Katie's Pool is considered the largest public therapy pool in the southeast. The programs are fee-based and open to both Family Y members and non-members. An initial evaluation is required for use.
Katie's Pool is considered the largest public therapy pool in the southeast. The programs are fee-based and open to both Family Y members and non-members. An initial evaluation is required for use.
MASONIC HOME OF GEORGIA (or that of another state)
Since June 14, 1905 the Masonic Home of Georgia has served over 2100 children in need from the State of Georgia. The Home is located on 650 acres in Macon, "the Heart of Georgia." The ideal location makes it easily accessible to all of Georgia. The Home is non-profit organization that is funded by the Masons of Georgia. Presently in Georgia there are 433 lodges with over 47,000 members.
The Home is a residential child care facility that provides basic care to children in need. Residential child care is defined as the appropriate placement of children whose care cannot be provided in their own home or for whom group care is a positive alternative.
MISSION ROAD MINISTRIES
MISSION ROAD MINISTRIES
Mission Road Ministries is a non-profit organization located in San Antonio, Texas, serving more than 790 children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities each day with residential, day services and vocational programs. Mission Road receives support from the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, governmental funding and private donations from foundations and individuals.
Founded in 1947, Mission Road is one of two non-profit organizations in Texas caring for children with developmental disabilities who have been removed from their family by Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) because of neglect and abuse.
Population Served
Population Served
- 48 children and 748 adults with developmental disabilities
- Ages 3 through adulthood
- 95 percent of our clients have secondary diagnoses (in addition to developmental disability) that includes: cerebral palsy, vision and hearing impairments, autism, seizure disorder and varying degrees of mental health issues
- 20 percent of our children are autistic; 18 of the 48 children are non-verbal
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS (select a state)
The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse amalgamation of riders from across the nation. We have one thing in common besides motorcycles. We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and security including Fallen Military Heroes, First Responders and Honorably Discharged Veterans. If you share this respect, please join us.
We don’t care what you ride or if you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn't matter where you’re from or what your income is; you don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect.
Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. Each mission we undertake has two basic objectives:
1. Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities.
2. Shield the mourning family and their friends from interruptions created by any protester or group of protesters.
We accomplish the latter through strictly legal and non-violent means.
To those of you who are currently serving and fighting for the freedoms of others, at home and abroad, please know that we are backing you. We honor and support you with every mission we carry out, and we are praying for a safe return home for all.
RiteCare® CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE PROGRAM (select your location)
In the early 1950s in Colorado, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States initiated a program to help children with speech and language disorders. The results obtained from this program led to the establishment of RiteCare clinics to provide diagnostic evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders, as well as learning disabilities.
Today, there are 178 RiteCare® clinics, centers, and special programs operating or planned for children and therapists located throughout the United States. Each facility is staffed by speech-language pathologists or other trained personnel. Through the support of Scottish Rite members, these clinics, centers, and programs continue to increase. The value of this philanthropy has long been apparent. Tens of thousands of youngsters across the United States have been helped significantly. With the good work of dedicated clinicians and parents, the Scottish Rite has achieved successes that could only be imagined a few years back. Children who might have remained educationally behind for a lifetime can now talk, read, and lead productive lives.
The Rutherford Institute, a nonprofit civil liberties organization based in Charlottesville, Va., is deeply committed to protecting the constitutional freedoms of every American and the integral human rights of all people through its extensive legal and educational programs. The Institute provides its legal services at no charge to those whose constitutional and human rights have been threatened or violated.
Founded in 1982 by constitutional attorney and author John W. Whitehead, The Rutherford Institute is a civil liberties organization that provides free legal services to people whose constitutional and human rights have been threatened or violated.
The Rutherford Institute has emerged as one of the nation's leading advocates of civil liberties and human rights, litigating in the courts and educating the public on a wide spectrum of issues affecting individual freedom in the United States and around the world.
The Institute’s mission is twofold: to provide legal services in the defense of religious and civil liberties and to educate the public on important issues affecting their constitutional freedoms.
TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION
TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION
Our Mission.
To bring Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest
hour of need. The Foundation utilizes the public platform that
God has blessed Tim Tebow with to inspire and make a
difference in people’s lives throughout the world.
WALTER HOVING HOME (select Home from below)
The Walter Hoving Home is a residential spiritually-based home. We are a non-profit organization serving women ages 18 and over who have been involved in drug addiction, alcoholism, prostitution and other life-controlling problems. The 6 or 12 month program is geared to rebuilding broken lives in an atmosphere of warmth, trust, support and love.
Services: The Walter Hoving Home meets the basic needs of these troubled young women through:
A warm bed and three nutritious meals a day for the full length of their stay
Daily classroom study and instruction in an on-campus, faith-based Learning Center
A structured daily work program
A variety of healthy extra-curricular activities:
These services are offered the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap.
Program: Over the Home’s 47-year history, a program has been developed which completely transforms the lives of the women who come to us from many different walks of life – many directly from prison or off the street. The primary vehicle for transformation is the Learning Center’s curriculum, comprised of courses designed to help each student acquire a knowledge of life-changing principles. Included are such topics as The Winning Attitude, The Curing Power of Love, Healing for Damaged Emotions, Handling Conflicts, How to Win Over Depression, Principles for Decision Making and Goal Setting. We also offer an Anger Management Class and a Parenting Class.
Chuck Colson: “I have seen the Walter Hoving Home ministry first hand and I am an enthusiastic supporter…”
Billy Graham: “…I've watched this effective ministry grow…and it has my 100% support.”
Pat Boone: “…The transformations are miraculous, and I’m grateful for the chance to participate in the on-going miracles at Walter Hoving Home.”
• Garrison, New York (founded in 1967, with the help of the late Walter Hoving, former CEO of Tiffany & Co., for whom the Home is named.)
• Pasadena, California (since 1984)
• Las Vegas, Nevada (since 2006)
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