Food Gatherers
Ann Arbor, MI
Food Gatherers exists to alleviate hunger and address its causes in our community by: reducing food waste through the rescue and distribution of perishable and non perishable food; coordinating with other hunger relief providers; educating the public about hunger; and developing new food resources.
http://www.foodgatherers.org/
Interfaith Hospitality Network at Alpha House
Ann Arbor, MI
Alpha House provides food, shelter and comprehensive services in a caring atmosphere of dignity and safety. Theirr goal is to support the families in securing and maintaining their own home.
www.alphahouse-ihn.org/
Playpumps International
Africa
PlayPumps International’s mission is help improve the lives of children and their families by providing easy access to clean drinking water, enhancing public health, and offering play equipment to millions across Africa. .
www.playpumps.org
St, Jude's Hospital
Memphis, TN
St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility anywhere. Discoveries made there have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. All patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family's ability to pay.
www.stjude.org
Smile Train
Clefts are a major problem in developing countries where there are millions of children who are suffering with unrepaired clefts. Most cannot eat or speak properly. Aren’t allowed to attend school or hold a job. And face very difficult lives filled with shame and isolation, pain and heartache.
The good news is every single child with a cleft can be helped with surgery that costs as little as $250 and takes as little as 45 minute
www.smiletrain.org
STAND a Student Anti-Genocide Coalition
STAND is the fastest-growing student anti-genocide coalition in the world today. STAND, formerly known as "Students Taking Action Now: Darfur," formed in 2004 in response to the atrocities taking place in Darfur . Currently, STAND's campaigns focus primarily on ending the ongoing genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
www.standnow.org
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