Contents 2 Give a Little

Contents 2 Give a little. Change a lot. Be a Partner in Giving. 3 Where do I start? 3 How do I give? 5 What happens to my contribution? 5 Other questions? 6, 34 What can my gift accomplish?

LOCAL/STATE UMBRELLAS AND CHARITIES 7 Access to Community Services 9 Hunger Relief Fund of Wisconsin (administered by Hunger Task Force, Inc.) 11 Wisconsin Environmental Education Foundation 13 Community Health Charities 18 Community Shares of Wisconsin 23 EarthShare Wisconsin 27 United Way of Dane County

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL UMBRELLAS AND CHARITIES 35 Independent Charities of America 47 America’s Charities 50 Global Impact 54 Neighbor To Nation

INDEX 57 Alphabetical list of umbrellas and charities

EDITED BY CHRISTINA FINET

giving.wi.gov 1 GIVE A LITTLE...CHANGE A LOT

“Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns employees working together Grow”. This age-old expression to create change and improve exemplifies the Partners in Giving lives. Great things come from campaign. Forty-three years ago small beginnings. If you have not a seed was planted. In the years previously been a part of the since, that seed has grown into a Partners in Giving campaign, it is Dane County community of over not too late to grow with us. It’s 80,000 State, University and UW never too late to make a difference Health employees. The branches in people’s lives. of this campaign spread across the Every gift, regardless of the county, throughout Wisconsin and amount, makes a difference. $1 per around the world. month helps purchase a renovated Over $70 million has been walker for a disabled client. That collected through the Partners in same dollar puts 3 meals on pantry Giving campaign over the years. shelves for families facing hunger. Our success hasn’t come from Many people, working together, can the contributions of a few large change a lot. Please turn to page donors. It’s come from thousands 6 and 34 to see how much you can of generous state workers who change by just giving a little. each year do things like wage Making your gift to the charity penny wars, donate a dollar for of your choice is easy. You may some homemade baked goods or complete a pledge form or donate designate $5 per pay period to online through payroll deduction or their favorite charity by credit card at www.giving.wi.gov. The Partners in Giving campaign has a solid history of success due to the contributions of many

2 partners in giving I’m interested. participate. The campaign website (giving.wi.gov) provides more details Where do I start? about these requirements. Explore this booklet to learn about the Can I specify who will receive my participating charitable organizations. contribution? The descriptions here were provided Yes. The choice is yours and and approved by the corresponding designations go to the charities you umbrella groups. Visit the campaign pick. With hundreds of choices, there website at giving.wi.gov for additional is at least one charitable organization information, including direct links to suit everyone, regardless of to the charities’ own websites, if personal interests or beliefs. Just available. select those you wish to support and What are my choices? designate your contribution to them. (Sorry, the campaign cannot accept You can give to any of the charities write-in charities. If charities you listed in this booklet. The following wish to support are not part of the umbrella groups represent these campaign, send your donations to charities: them directly.) Local/State Umbrella Groups Is my contribution tax-deductible? • Access to Community Services Yes, as allowed by law. Only umbrella • Hunger Relief Fund of Wisconsin groups and charities that qualify (administered by Hunger Task for federal tax-exempt status may Force, Inc.) participate in the campaign. Please note: The Pension Protection Act of • Wisconsin Environmental Education 2006 requires taxpayers who claim Foundation deductions for charitable donations • Community Health Charities to provide proof of all contributions • Community Shares of Wisconsin should they be audited. Be sure to keep a copy of your pledge form • EarthShare Wisconsin for tax purposes. In addition, if you • United Way of Dane County choose payroll contribution, keep copies of all pay stubs and/or other National/International Umbrella documents from your employer that Groups indicate the amounts you have given • Independent Charities of America to charities. If you contribute by cash, check, or credit card, keep all • America’s Charities receipts, canceled checks, and/or bank • Global Impact statements that verify the amounts and recipients of your contributions. • Neighbor To Nation Donors who give by cash, check, or credit card will receive a receipt for How do charities become eligible to tax purposes for a single payment participate? of $250 or more. Receipts for gifts Every participating charity must meet of less than $250 are available upon rigorous standards and pass an annual request. If you have any questions review by its umbrella organization about tax deductions for charitable and an eligibility committee of gifts, consult a tax professional. state and university employees. The Secretary of the Wisconsin I’m ready. How do I give? Department of Administration gives final authorization to all participating You have several convenient options. umbrellas and charities. To give by payroll contribution, cash, or check, use a paper pledge form. To To be part of this campaign, a charity give by credit card or to make your must affiliate with an approved payroll contribution online, visit the umbrella organization, then apply campaign website at giving.wi.gov, and meet all the requirements to

giving.wi.gov 3 click on the “Donate” link and use our wish to contribute. The minimum secure server. contribution per pay period is $1. The maximum number of pay periods is Your Partners in Giving coordinator 26 if you are paid biweekly and 12 if can provide a paper pledge form if you are paid monthly. Contributions you do not already have one. Not will begin with the first pay period sure who your coordinator is? Ask of January 2017. (Turning in your your campaign chair. A list of all form late may affect the January campaign chairs is available on the contribution.) You must sign and web at giving.wi.gov. Retirees can date this line of the pledge form to obtain a paper pledge form by calling authorize a payroll contribution. the campaign’s fiscal agent at (608) 246-5482. If you wish to donate cash, use line 2. If you wish to donate by check, The paper pledge form makes it easy use line 3. Make checks payable for you to support your choice of to “Partners in Giving Campaign” charities. Simply follow these four or “State Employees Combined steps: Campaign.” Step 1. How would you like to help? Complete the “Total Donation” line by You can decide how your contribution adding the amounts in Step 2, lines 1, is allocated by directing your gift to 2, and 3. This amount must also equal any combination of umbrella groups, the total of all the amounts in Step 1. individual charities, or the overall campaign. Step 3. Your name and address Clearly print your name, street • Use the “A” boxes on the pledge address, city, and ZIP code. form to contribute to one or more umbrella group(s). Specify the total Step 4. Name Release/ annual amount in the appropriate Acknowledgment boxes. Your name and address (from Step • Use the “B” boxes to contribute to 3) will be provided to the charities specific charities. For each charity, designated on your pledge form and write the code number (indicated associated umbrellas unless you next to the charity’s name in this check the box asking the campaign booklet) and the total annual NOT to release your name. amount of your gift in one of the blank boxes. Do not include these Keep the pink copy of your pledge amounts under option A. Ask your form, marked “Employee Records,” coordinator for additional pledge and give the rest of the form (along forms if you wish to designate with any cash or check) to your contributions to more than 15 Partners in Giving coordinator. individual charities. Pledging Online • Use the “C” box to make a general The online pledge form helps us contribution to benefit all umbrella reduce the cost of the Partners in groups and their member charities. Giving Campaign, and lets you “give green” by saving paper. You may use any combination of options A, B, and C. To make a payroll pledge or credit card gift online visit giving.wi.gov. Step 2. How do you wish to give? Click on “Donate” and follow the With the paper pledge form, you may online instructions to make your donate by payroll contribution, cash, pledge. or check. Under Step 2, use line 1 to make a payroll contribution. Specify the amount to be contributed each pay period of the year and multiply by the number of pay periods that you

4 partners in giving What happens to my contribution? guidelines defining each type of expense are followed. While the Like most donors, you care about guidelines are standard, charities what happens to the dollars you give. and auditors may interpret them This booklet, the campaign website, differently. If you have questions and other information sources can about how a specific charity counts its help you find out. Here are several expenses, contact the charity directly. frequently asked questions and advice The following independent websites on where to get answers: also offer financial and other How are general contributions to the information about charities and campaign distributed? umbrella groups, though they do not necessarily cover every organization A general contribution under Step 1C participating in this campaign. of the pledge form is distributed to the umbrella groups according to the • American Institute of Philanthropy, percentage of money designated to a nonprofit charity watchdog and each umbrella group (under Step 1A) information service: charitywatch.org and its member charities (under Step • Better Business Bureau Wise Giving 1B) in the current year’s campaign. Alliance reports on nationally For a percentage breakdown of how soliciting charitable organizations general contributions were distributed that are the subject of donor in last year’s campaign, visit the inquiries: give.org Partners in Giving website at • Charity Navigator evaluates the giving.wi.gov. financial health of America’s largest How does each umbrella group charities: charitynavigator.org distribute the general contributions • Guidestar contains searchable data it receives? from IRS Forms 990 and the IRS The final paragraph of each umbrella Business Master File: description in this booklet explains www2.guidestar.org how the organization distributes its designations (under Step 1A) and its Other questions? share of general contributions (Step Visit the Partners in Giving website 1C). Designations to specific charities at giving.wi.gov or ask your campaign (under Step 1B) on the pledge form go coordinator. Questions that she or he to those charities. cannot answer may be directed to: How much do participating • The charity or umbrella group umbrellas and charities spend on directly. administration and fund raising? • State Campaign Chair Thomas The Partners in Giving website at Smith, 266-2562, ThomasA2. giving.wi.gov lists the percentages [email protected] of each umbrella’s budget that are devoted to administration and fund • University Campaign Chair Lori raising. To learn how much a specific Berquam, 263-5700, charity spends in these areas, please [email protected] contact the charity directly. • Board Co-Chairs Phyllis Fuller, All charities must file annual financial 264-6065, phyllis.fuller@ reports with the Internal Revenue wisconsin.gov; or Greg Zalesak, Service. For most charities, these 263-0590, zalesak@neurosurgery. documents provide a standard way wisc.edu of reporting each charity’s program, administrative, and fund raising expenses. Information in the IRS documents is based on the charity’s independently audited financial statements. The audits ensure that

giving.wi.gov 5 LOCAL & STATE UMBRELLAS AND CHARITIES

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Institute

YOUR GIFT OF... $1 PER MONTH $10 PER MONTH Provides a pontoon rental for 3 Provides 12 low-income individ- clients to experience Madison uals a community garden plot lakes. (Access to Community for the season to grow nutri- Services, Inc.) tious food for their families. (Community Shares of $2 PER MONTH Wisconsin) Supplies specialized infant formula for an at-risk baby. $20 PER MONTH (Hunger Relief Fund of Helps preserve and enhance Wisconsin-Administered by permanently protected land Hunger Task Force, Inc.) in Door County. (EarthShare Wisconsin) $5 PER MONTH Covers the cost of a teacher $20 PER MONTH workshop on how to incorpo- Provides 10 preparation class- rate nature-based learning ex- es for 15 adults who will take periences into the classroom. the GED setting them on the (Wisconsin Environmental path to stable employment. Education Foundation) (United Way of Dane County)

$10 PER MONTH Provides one month of energy assistance to someone with disabilities. (Community Health Charities)

6 partners in giving 500 • Access to Community Services (608) 241-2131 www.accesstocommunityservices.org

Access to Community Services Access to Community Services was founded on the belief that all people deserve equal access to opportunities that allow them to live, work, and enjoy life in their communities. Member charities provide people with disabilities and other challenges access to job training, support in living situations, and assistance with recreational time through arts programs and sports opportunities. You may contribute to Access to Community Services itself or directly to the member organizations listed in this section. Fifty percent of 512 • Avenues to Community, Inc., undesignated money is distributed (608) 663-8390 to member charities based on a Assists adults with developmental disabilities percentage equal to each charity’s and traumatic brain injuries in realizing their direct designations; the remaining dreams and desires by helping them obtain the money is distributed equally among support and services they need. the charities. www.avenuestocommunity.com

514 • Dreamweavers, Inc., (608) 255-2284 Provides comprehensive residential services to adults with developmental disabilities living in their own homes. We offer variable support (from personal care to companionship for an arts class) to help people live safely and hap- pily. www.dreamweavers-inc.org

501 • Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin, Inc., (608) 246-3140 Goodwill Industries of South Central Wiscon- sin strengthens our community by providing supportive housing, employment services, and other assistance to local residents with disabilities or other challenges. www.goodwillscwi.org

509 • Integrated Community Work, Inc., (608) 276-9400 Helps people with developmental disabilities to be productively employed in a variety of occupations throughout our community. www.icwinc.org.

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510 • Pathways of Wisconsin, Inc., 508 • Wisconsin Badger Camp, Inc., (608) 255-5011 (608) 348-9689 Provides training and support to people with Provides a summer program and special trips disabilities so they can develop their skills and for individuals of all ages with developmental participate in vocational, social, and commu- and physical disabilities. Activities include nity activities. camping, swimming, and hiking. www.badgercamp.org 513 • Progressive Community Services, Inc., (608) 848-8305 516 • Work Plus, Inc., (608) 238-6018 Provides case-management services to adults A charitable organization dedicated to provid- with disabilities throughout Dane County. ing employment and support services to adults www.pcsdane.org with disabilities in the community. www.workplus.org 515 • Responsive Solutions, Inc., (608) 265-3470 Provides staff and support to people with developmental disabilities through technology, adaptation and modification, and crisis response. www.responsivesolutions.org

505 • Special Olympics Wisconsin, Inc., (608) 221-2900 Provides statewide, year-round training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. www.specialolympicswisconsin.org

506 • VSA Wisconsin, Inc., (608) 241-2131 Provides arts opportunities in music, dance, visual arts, drama, and creative writing for children and adults across the disability spectrum. www.vsawis.org

8 access to community services 900 • Hunger Relief Fund of Wisconsin (administered by Hunger Task Force, Inc.) (414) 777-0483 www.HungerReliefFund.org

The Hunger Relief Fund of Wisconsin, administered by Hunger Task Force, Inc., is a coalition of the state’s leading anti-hunger agencies that work at the ground level to provide nutritious food to those who need it most: children and the elderly, veterans, and working-poor families. Because Hunger Task Force covers all administrative costs, the Hunger Relief Fund guarantees that every Central City Churches, Inc. penny of your donation is spent responsibly fighting hunger in 901 • Agape Community Center of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Your gift purchases hot Inc., (414) 464-4440 meals, stocks pantry shelves, and fills Annually serves more than 20,000 meals to stomachs with healthy and nutritious Milwaukee’s low-income residents. Provides a food. You may contribute to the free medical clinic, after-school programs, and Hunger Relief Fund itself or directly youth sports. www.agape-center.org to the member organizations listed in 910 • Center for Veterans Issues, Ltd., this section. Designations to specific (414) 342-4284 organizations go to those charities. Serves homeless and low-income military Any gift designated to The Hunger veterans. Our supportive housing, job training, Relief Fund of Wisconsin, and all and reintegration services have successfully undesignated funds, are shared reintegrated thousands of veterans back into equally among member charities. No society. www.cvivet.org contributions are retained by Hunger 913 • Central City Churches, Inc., Relief Fund. (414) 342-1522 A welcoming place where neighbors come for hospitality and service. Food pantry, refresh- ments, lunch, phone, computers for resume writing and job search are available. www.centralcitychurches.com

902 • Daystar, Inc., (414) 385-0334 Serves adult women who are homeless as a result of domestic violence or sexual assault, providing long-term transitional housing and supportive services. www.daystarinc.org

904 • Food Pantry of Waukesha County, Inc., (262) 542-5200 Provides food, hope, and dignity to Waukesha County residents in need and advocates to increase awareness of hunger in the community. www.foodpantryofwaukeshacounty.org

hunger relief fund of wisconsin 9 Open Door Cafe at St. John Cathedral

907 • The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin, 915 • Riverwest Food Pantry, Inc., (414) 272-4122 (262) 518-2009 Stops hunger—one person at a time—by serving Food is an entry point to connect a person to 95,000 free meals annually to Milwaukee’s well-being. We come together around food to hungry and homeless at three inner-city loca- relieve hunger, improve lives, and grow com- tions. www.thegatheringwis.org munity vitality. www.riverwestfoodpantry.org

911 • House of Peace, (414) 933-1300 912 • St. Ben’s Community Meal, We have served and fed the poor in Milwaukee (414) 271-0135 for 47 years. Services include a food pantry, For 45 years St. Ben’s has been serving hot, clothing closet, medical and legal clinics, coun- homemade food to Milwaukee’s homeless and seling, and more. working poor. Nearly 2,000 individuals come to www.houseofpeacemilwaukee.org St. Ben’s table six days a week. www.stbensmilwaukee.org 908 • Interchange, Inc., (414) 276-4108 Provides nutritious food to the hungry residing 906 • St. Vincent de Paul Society of in Milwaukee’s downtown and lower east side Milwaukee, (414) 462-7837 and to any Milwaukee resident facing a food Offers two meal programs serving 130,000 emergency. www.interchangemilwaukee.org hot meals annually to families, adults, and the homeless. More than 2,000 guests a year take 914 • Open Door Café at St. John Cathedral, hot showers and receive clean clothing. (414) 276-9814 www.svdpmilw.org Provides a nourishing meal, served in a gra- cious, comfortable, and safe environment. www.stjohncathedral.org

10 hunger relief fund of wisconsin 2500 • Wisconsin Environmental Education Foundation (715) 346-3604 www.wisconsineefoundation.org

Wisconsin has a proud tradition of supporting environmental education. In 1935, we became the first state to pass legislation requiring “adequate instruction in the conservation of natural resources” for certification to teach science or social studies in public schools. Today, networks of organizations work to ensure that all communities in Wisconsin, Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin in addition to school children, 2509 • Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Inc., have the knowledge and skills (608) 221-0404 necessary to build ecologically The Aldo Leopold Nature Center offers envi- mindful communities. For Wisconsin ronmental education programs and interactive residents, sustainability = civic Climate Change exhibits which foster care and mindedness. stewardship toward the natural world. The Wisconsin Environmental www.aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org Education Foundation provides 2510 • Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve, Inc. financial support to a broad range (715) 877-2212 of institutions that are working to BCR’s 400 acres, trails, nature center, youth advance education for environmental camp, observatory, and citizen science center literacy and sustainability in are part of its mission to connect people with Wisconsin. Member charities provide nature through environmental education. specific environmental education www.beavercreekreserve.org opportunities throughout the state. 2512 • Mequon Nature Preserve, Inc., You may contribute to the Wisconsin (262) 242-8055 Environmental Education Foundation Mequon Nature Preserve’s 438 acres are free itself or directly to the member and open to the public. Its mission is to restore organizations listed in this section. land and create an environmental education Members receive 100 percent of conservancy. www.mequonnaturepreserve.org funds designated specifically to them plus a portion of general funds 2501 • Midwest Renewable Energy based on a percentage equal to each Association, (715) 592-6595 charity’s designations. Promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through year-round hands-on courses and an on-site demonstra- tion facility. Hosts the annual Energy Fair. www.midwestrenew.org

2507 • Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, Inc., (866) 264-4096 Works with citizens, businesses, nonprofits, and the government to promote the protection and enjoyment of Wisconsin’s public lands, waters, and wildlife. www.wisconservation.org

wisconsin environmental education foundation 11 Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Inc.

2513 • The Ridges Sanctuary, Inc., 2502 • Wisconsin Association for (920) 839-2802 Environmental Education, (715) 346-2796 Founded in 1937, The Ridges is Wisconsin’s first The statewide professional organization for en- land trust and now protects 1600 acres of the vironmental education that supports educators most critical and biologically diverse lands in through professional development, network- Wisconsin. www.ridgessanctuary.org ing, and recognition. Promotes responsible environmental action through education in the 2514 • TransCenter for Youth, Inc., classroom and community. www.waee.org (414) 933-7895 Dedicated to providing high-quality educational 2506 • Wisconsin Land and Water programs that allow at-risk and other youth Conservation Association, (608) 441-2677 to become productive adults and responsible Helps county land conservation committees community members. and departments protect, enhance, and use www.transcenterforyouth.org Wisconsin’s natural resources. Sponsors youth education programs like Wisconsin Envirothon, conservation poster and speaking contests, and summer nature camps. www.wisconsinlandwater.org/

12 wisconsin environmental education foundation 300 • Community Health Charities (608) 520-4182 www.healthcharities.org/wisconsin

Community Health Charities is a 350 • ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, partnership of Wisconsin voluntary (800) 977-4121 health organizations providing Provides free, personalized one-to-one support medical research, patient, family and information to people affected by breast and social services, and public cancer through specially trained mentors and and professional education in your breast cancer helpline. community. www.abcdbreastcancersupport.org You may contribute to Community 310 • ALS Association, Wisconsin Chapter, Health Charities itself or directly (262) 784-5257 to the member organizations listed The Chapter’s mission is to provide patient in this section. Community Health services and support to persons affected by Charities distributes its designations ALS, improve their quality of life, and fund ALS and its share of general contributions research. www.alsawi.org to member charities based on a 370 • Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of percentage equal to each charity’s Wisconsin, Inc., (608) 232-3400 designations. Helps people with dementia throughout Wisconsin live the highest possible quality of life through advocacy, education, individual consultation, research support, and professional training. All dollars stay in Wisconsin. www.alzwisc.org

347 • Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Association, Greater Wisconsin Chapter, (920) 469-2110 The Alzheimer’s Association is a leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support, and a private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research.

324 • Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Association, South Central Chapter, (608) 203-8500 The Alzheimer’s Association is a leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support, and a private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research.

371 • American Cancer Society, Midwest Division, (262) 523-5574 Helps people get well, stay well, find cures, and fight back. www.cancer.org

301 • American Diabetes Association, (608) 222-7785 Serves people with diabetes, their families, and health professionals through research, educa-

community health charities 13 398 • Badger Childhood Cancer Network, Easter Seals Wisconsin, Inc. Inc., (608) 231-8006 Our mission is to educate, support, serve, and advocate for children with cancer, their families, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them. www.badgerchildhoodcancer.org

363 • Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, (608) 661-4178 Infinite Boundaries retreats help women heal emotionally from breast cancer. BCRF hosts an annual conference featuring relevant topics tion, and programs including children’s camps, for caregivers and breast cancer survivors. call center, and website. www.diabetes.org www.bcrecovery.org

330 • American Kidney Fund, 332 • Broadscope Disability Services (800) 638-8299 (fka United Cerebral Palsy of Southeastern The American Kidney Fund fights kidney Wisconsin), (888) 482-7739 disease through direct financial support to Serves persons with a broad scope of dis- patients in need, health education, and preven- abilities, fostering inclusion and empowering tion efforts. www.kidneyfund.org individuals with the freedom to make their own choices. www.broadscope.org 360 • American Liver Foundation, Upper Midwest Division, (212) 668-1000 386 • Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation, The nationwide nonprofit organization which (262) 391-1533 advocates for the prevention, treatment, and Our goal is to find a cure for paralysis by fund- cure of liver disease. ing the latest in medical research and providing assistance to those who suffer from neurologi- 323 • American Lung Association of the cal disorders. www.brpf.org Upper Midwest, (American Lung Association in Wisconsin), (800) 586-4872 365 • CORE/El Centro, (414) 384-2673 Our mission is to save lives by improving lung CORE/El Centro provides a healthcare option, health and preventing lung disease. especially to low-income persons, offering www.lungwi.org natural healing therapies on a sliding fee scale, promoting wellness and prevention. 308 • The ARC—Wisconsin Disability www.core-elcentro.org Association, (608) 222-8907 Provides advocacy, education, guardianships, 326 • Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of support broker services, public policy develop- America, Wisconsin Chapter, (877) 586-5588 ment, training, and information assistance to Works to improve the quality of life for Crohn’s individuals and families affected by develop- disease and ulcerative colitis patients and their mental and related disabilities. families through medical research, supportive www.arc-wisconsin.org services, and education. www.ccfa.org/chapters/wisconsin 304 • Arthritis Foundation, (608) 221-9800 Provides education, exercise, advocacy, and re- 303 • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Wisconsin search in support of the one in five adults and Chapter, (608) 298-9902 6,000 children in Wisconsin living with arthritis Supports innovative research to control and and related disorders. www.arthritis.org cure cystic fibrosis. Provides specialized medical care through a nationwide network. Offers 397 • Autism Society of Southeastern pharmacy and other patient services. Wisconsin, (414) 988-1260 www.cff.org Supports people with autism spectrum disorders, their families, and professionals by promoting awareness through education, training and research support. www.assew.org

14 community health charities 305 • Down Syndrome Association of 325 • Huntington’s Disease Society of Wisconsin, Inc., (414) 327-3729 America, Wisconsin Chapter We are here to provide support to individuals Funds clinical research seeking treatment of, with Down syndrome and their families through and ultimately a cure for, Huntington’s disease. education, information, and shared experi- Provides support for affected families. Edu- ences. cates the public and health community.

309 • Easter Seals Wisconsin, Inc., 356 • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (608) 277-8288 International, Northeast Wisconsin Chapter, Helps children and adults with disabilities (920) 997-0038 throughout Wisconsin gain greater indepen- Help us find a cure for diabetes. Through re- dence through vocational rehabilitation for search, we can save lives of children and adults farmers, self-employment services, respite who suffer from diabetes and its devastating care, and Camp Wawbeek. complications. www.newisconsin.jdrf.org www.eastersealswisconsin.com 355 • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 329 • Endometriosis Association, Inc., International, Southeast Wisconsin Chapter, (414) 355-2200 (414) 453-4673 Provides groundbreaking research, education, Help us find a cure for diabetes. Through re- and support for families affected by endome- search, we can save lives of children and adults triosis, a painful chronic disease linked to six who suffer from diabetes and its devastating cancers and six autoimmune diseases. complications. www.sewi.jdrf.org www.endometriosisassn.org 353 • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 331 • Faith’s Lodge, (612) 825-2073 International, Western Wisconsin Chapter, Faith’s Lodge gives parents and families coping (608) 833-2873 with the serious illness or death of a child a Help us find a cure for diabetes. Through re- place to reflect, renew, and build hope. search, we can save lives of children and adults www.faithslodge.org who suffer from diabetes and its devastating complications. www.westernwisconsin.jdrf.org 382 • Foundation for AIDS Research/AIDS Research Foundation (amfAR), 315 • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, (800) 392-6327 Wisconsin Chapter, (608) 826-0771 Supports innovative AIDS research; educates We rely on your support to fund research and patients, doctors, and the public about HIV provide education, advocacy, and patient ser- treatment/prevention; and advocates for the vices programs to people with blood cancers. rights of all people affected by HIV/AIDS. www.lls.org/wi www.amfar.org 379 • Life Navigators, Inc., (414) 774-6255 314 • Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation, Supports children and adults with disabili- (888) 797-4543 ties to live actively and independently in our Advances the quality of life of individuals and community; offers information, education, families affected by hemophilia or other blood advocacy, and life planning services. disorders by providing resources, education, www.lifenavigators.org and financial assistance. www.glhf.org 358 • Lupus Foundation of America, 334 • Hospice Alliance Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter, (414) 443-6400 (262) 652-4482 Seeks to improve the quality of life for those Hospice Alliance provides compassionate and affected by lupus through support, research, community-based hospice and palliative care. education, and advocacy. www.lupus.org/wisconsin 357 • HOPE of Wisconsin (Hospice Organization and Palliative Experts of 373 • Make A Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin, Wisconsin), (608) 233-7166 (800) 236-WISH Serves the needs of terminally ill people and Grants the wishes of children with life-threat- their families throughout Wisconsin. ening medical conditions to enrich the human www.hopeofwisconsin.org experience with hope, strength, and joy. www.wisconsin.wish.org

community health charities 15 335 • March of Dimes Foundation, (414) 778-3500 Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, prematurity, and infant mortality. www.marchofdimes.org

344 • Mental Health America (formerly National Mental Health Association), (800) 969-6642 Mental Health America is a leading community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to Planned Parenthood helping Americans achieve wellness by living of Wisconsin, Inc. mentally healthier lives. www.mentalhealthamerica.net 313 • National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 364 • Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Wisconsin Chapter, (800) 344-4867 Cancer Inc., (MACC Fund), (414) 955-5830 Wisconsin has among the highest incidence of Raises funds for critical pediatric cancer MS in the nation. MS stops people from moving; and blood disorders. Research conducted in we want to stop MS. www.wisms.org Wisconsin improves treatment and care for children throughout the country. 333 • National Spinal Cord Injury www.maccfund.org Association, Wisconsin, Southeast Wisconsin Chapter, (414) 384-4022 349 • Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, Helps newly injured individuals return to (612) 822-0500 society in a productive way, with dignity, self- The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance is confidence and independence. dedicated to raising awareness, providing sup- www.spinalcordwi.org port to women and families impacted by the disease, and funding ovarian cancer research. 327 • Outreach Community Health Centers (414) 374-2400 307 • Muscular Dystrophy Association, Provides primary care, behavioral health (800) 223-6011 treatment services, case management, street Fights neuromuscular diseases through world- outreach, HIV counseling, housing services for wide research; provides comprehensive health- special populations, and prenatal care coordi- care services and support to MDA families nation. www.orchc-milw.org nationwide; and rallies communities through advocacy, fundraising, and local engagement. 345 • Pet Partners, (425) 679-5525 www.mda.org Therapy animal teams from Pet Partners make hospitalized children smile, reduce the blood 312 • National Alliance on Mental Illness- pressure of adults, and provide independence NAMI Wisconsin, Inc., (608) 268-6000 to the disabled. Support the healing power of Promotes recovery and improved life quality pets. for those affected by mental illness through support, education, and advocacy. 316 • Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc., www.namiwisconsin.org (608) 256-7549 Empowers all individuals to manage their 302 • National Kidney Foundation of sexual and reproductive health through patient Wisconsin, (262) 821-0705 services, education, and advocacy. Raises awareness of chronic kidney disease by www.ppwi.org providing free kidney screenings and educational programs and by promoting organ/tissue 311 • Prevent Blindness Wisconsin, donation to improve the health of Wisconsin (608) 825-1557 families. www.kidneywi.org Prevents blindness and preserves sight in Wis- consin through free adult and children’s vision screenings and educational programs on eye health and safety. www.preventblindness.org/wi

16 community health charities 399 • RESOLVE—The National Infertility 320 • Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Association, (703) 556-7171 Care, (608) 285-5858 RESOLVE addresses the issue of infertility by Provides leadership and education to improve providing education, support, connections to perinatal health outcomes of women, infants, resources, and advocacy for access to all fam- and their families throughout Wisconsin. ily building options. www.resolve.org www.perinatalweb.org

374 • Ronald McDonald House Charities of 377 • Wisconsin Dental Association Eastern Wisconsin, (414) 475-5333 Foundation Inc., (414) 276-4520 Ronald McDonald House provides a “home Works to improve the oral health of Wisconsin away from home” for families whose lives have residents by supporting projects and programs been disrupted by their child’s illness or injury. that provide dental care for disadvantaged www.rmhcmilwaukee.org people. www.wda.org

359 • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 378 • Wisconsin Parkinson Association, (American Lebanese Syrian Associated (414) 312-6990 Charities, Inc.), (800) 822-6344 A statewide charity that works to increase Researches and treats pediatric catastrophic awareness about Parkinson disease, supports diseases, primarily childhood cancer. St. people with the disease, and raises funds for Jude covers all costs not paid by insurance. research. www.wiparkinson.org Research findings are shared worldwide. www.stjude.org 352 • Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation, Inc., (608) 251-1675 362 • South Central Wisconsin Affiliate of Provides programs and connects individuals to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, resources that focus on education, prevention, (608) 836-1083 and early detection of diseases that affect Imagine a life without breast cancer. We can women the most. www.wwhf.org make it a reality by racing for the cure and funding life-saving research and community 346 • ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer, health programs. (202) 463-9455 www.komensouthcentralwi.org We aim to save lives and stop pain and suffering by advancing research, encouraging action, 368 • Southeastern Wisconsin Affiliate of the and providing education and support to men Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and their families. www.zerocancer.org (414) 389-4888 Imagine a life without breast cancer. We can make it a reality by racing for the cure and funding life-saving research and community health programs. www.komensoutheastwi.org

306 • United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County, (608) 273-4434 Our organization strives to make a lasting difference, supporting 1,600 children and adults with range of disabilities and delays from birth through adulthood.

322 • Variety – The Children’s Charity of Wisconsin, (262) 777-2090 Provides life-enriching assistance to Wisconsin children and adults age 21 and younger who are challenged by physical disabilities. www.varietywi.org

community health charities 17 200 • Community Shares of Wisconsin (608) 256-1066 OF WISCONSIN www.communityshares.com

What happens when a group of ordinary 248 • 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, Inc., people decides to focus on the root (608) 259-1000 causes of injustice? They make things A leading proponent of land use policies and better—for everyone. Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) has been working for activities that advance healthy communities, social and environmental justice since positive economic outcomes, and environmen- 1971. tal benefits in Wisconsin. www.1kfriends.org Today, CSW brings together the work of 242 • ABC for Health, Inc., (608) 261-6939 60 nonprofits. We work to create: (1) a A public interest law firm working to improve cleaner, safer environment; (2) justice for all; (3) fairness for people with health care access and coverage through ad- disabilities; (4) affordable housing; and vocacy, benefits counseling, and legal services (5) more community engagement. CSW for low-income families. www.abcforhealth.org knows that when we all work together we’re more effective, especially on behalf 227 • American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of those who often are disenfranchised, of Wisconsin Foundation Inc., are overlooked, or have no voice. (414) 272-4032 What does CSW offer our member Works to protect and promote civil liberties groups? and civil rights of all Wisconsin residents through litigation, advocacy, public education, • We offer funding (thanks to you!). research, and organizing. www.aclu-wi.org • We offer training and consultation— on topics like accounting, marketing, 209 • Bayview Foundation, Inc., and legal issues—which strengthens (608) 256-7808 these nonprofits. Sponsors the Annual Triangle Ethnic Fest. Hous- • We offer a forum that encourages es 102 low- to moderate-income families and partnerships and collaboration. encourages their development through educa- About collaboration: “All of the tion and the arts. Serves the greater Madison environmental groups that are members area. www.bayviewfoundation.org of Community Shares have the chance to connect and work together for greater 249 • Center for Resilient Cities, impact. We tackle problems that are (608) 255-9877 bigger than any one person or one group. Uniting neighborhood “systems” that define And by approaching issues from multiple how we build community, feed ourselves, angles, we make real progress in creating educate children, produce energy, manage a cleaner environment,” according to Kim resources, create jobs, design buildings, and Wright, Executive Director of Midwest Environmental Advocates. reclaim our neighborhood spaces. www.resilientcities.org How can your donation make the biggest impact? 263 • Center for Media and Democracy, Inc., • If you give your gift to Community (608) 260-9713 Shares, it helps support all of our National watchdog group exposing corporate member groups listed here. influence on democracy; aiding activists to pro- • If you direct your gift to one or tect our environment, schools, and economy; several of our member nonprofits, and breaking news stories. www.prwatch.org those groups get 100 percent of your donation. 228 • Chrysalis, Inc., (608) 256-3102 Your gift helps us make major strides for Creates and supports work opportunities for justice. Thank you. adults living with mental illness. Chrysalis believes that all people deserve an equal right

18 community shares of wisconsin to find meaningful work. FairShare CSA Coalition, Inc. www.workwithchrysalis.org

247 • Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger (CSWAB), (608) 643-3124 Working for a healthy and sustainable future for the environment and ecology of the for- mer Badger Army Ammunition Plant lands. www.cswab.org

206 • Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin, Inc., (608) 251-3322 The only organization in Wisconsin devoted entirely to protecting the rights of residential utility customers, fighting utility rate ensure that all people with disabilities enjoy increases and electric deregulation plans that full rights and enhanced quality of life. hurt consumers. www.wiscub.org www.disabilityrightswi.org

224 • Clean Wisconsin, Inc., (608) 251-7020 231 • End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, Protecting and preserving Wisconsin’s air and (608) 255-0539 water, and creating a cleaner environment, As the leading voice for victims of domestic by being the leading voice for environmental abuse in Wisconsin, we raise awareness and protection. www.cleanwisconsin.org provide safety and support to prevent and end domestic abuse. www.endabusewi.org 232 • Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups, (608) 224-0606 251 • Fair Housing Center of Greater Statewide grassroots advocacy organiza- Madison, Inc., (aka Metropolitan Milwaukee tion with more than 600 groups representing Fair Housing Council), (608) 257-0853 125,000 individuals working to ensure access Ensures equal housing opportunity and the to basic legal and social services for Wiscon- exercise of fair housing rights by investigating sin’s older citizens. www.cwag.org alleged illegal discrimination, educating housing providers and consumers, and investigating 204 • Common Wealth Development, Inc., institutional forms of discrimination. (608) 256-3527 www.fairhousingwisconsin.com Builds a more connected community through affordable housing, financial literacy and job 277 • FairShare CSA Coalition, Inc., training for youth, support for small business- (608) 266-0300 es, and community organizing. www.cwd.org Working to strengthen the community-supported agriculture (CSA) movement, support small- 264 • Community GroundWorks, Inc., scale vegetable farmers, build local economies, (608) 240-0409 ensure food access, and sustain a healthy Connects people to nature and local food. environment. www.csacoalition.org Through hands-on education, children and adults learn gardening, urban farming, healthy 201 • Fair Wisconsin Education Fund, Inc., eating, and natural areas restoration. (608) 441-0143 www.communitygroundworks.org The statewide education, grassroots organizing, and civic engagement organization dedicated 265 • Dane County Time Bank, to advancing, achieving, and protecting the civil (608) 663-0400 rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Creates a network in which members earn Wisconsinites. www.fairwisconsin.com credits by helping others, then spend those credits on help they need themselves. Empow- 266 • Freedom Inc., (608) 661-4089 ers people of all abilities and incomes. Helps educate, mobilize, and organize women, www.danecountytimebank.org youth, and victims of abuse to build leadership in low-income minority communities. Chal- 245 • Disability Rights Wisconsin, Inc., lenges the root causes of violence, racism, and (608) 267-0214 poverty. www.freedom-inc.org Through advocacy, investigation, and education, DRW challenges systems and society to

community shares of wisconsin 19 religious congregations to improve wages, Madison Audubon Society, Inc. benefits, and working conditions for low-wage workers. www.workerjustice.org

229 • League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Network, Inc., (608) 256-0827 Nonpartisan advocate for active, informed participation in government. We bring people of all political stripes together to tackle chal- lenging policy issues. www.lwvwi.org

213 • Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc., (608) 256-3304 Assists low-income people including the elderly, families, children, and the disabled with legal matters affecting housing, benefits, health-care access, and ending family violence. Represents migrant and seasonal farm workers. www.legalaction.org

243 • Madison Area Community Land Trust 211 • Friends of Wisconsin State Parks, Inc., Corporation, (608) 280-0131 (608) 264-8994 Has pioneered an innovative model of housing Enhances, preserves, restores, and promotes development that creates affordable and ac- the Wisconsin State Park System by making cessible housing while protecting the environ- parks more attractive, better understood, and ment and fostering sustainable food systems. more accessible. www.fwsp.org www.affordablehome.org

212 • Gathering Waters Conservancy, Inc., 233 • Madison Audubon Society, Inc., (608) 251-9131 (608) 255-2473 Helps communities, land trusts, and landown- Bringing people and nature together through ers protect the places that make Wisconsin local habitat protection and innovative educa- special. www.gatheringwaters.org tion. www.madisonaudubon.org

216 • Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools 222 • Midwest Environmental Advocates, (GSAFE), (608) 661-4141 Inc., (608) 251-5047 Helps lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Provides high-quality legal services that sup- questioning (LGBTQ) youth—and all students, port multicultural grassroots social move- educational staff, and families—create safe ments, build local leadership, and implement schools where LGBTQ youth and all students innovative solutions to environmental prob- thrive. www.gsafewi.org lems. www.midwestadvocates.org

218 • Grassroots Empowerment Project, Inc., 269 • NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin (800) 770-0588 Foundation, (608) 287-0016 A statewide organization run by and for people Supports and protects women’s fundamental with mental illness whose mission is to provide right to make personal reproductive choices opportunities for those with mental illness to and access reproductive health care through exercise power in their lives. advocacy, education, training, organizing, legal www.grassrootspower.org action, and public policy. www.prochoicewisconsin.org 221 • Housing Initiatives, Inc., (608) 277-8330 240 • New Harvest Foundation, Develops and provides permanent housing (608) 256-4204 for people who are homeless and suffer from The only south central Wisconsin founda- mental illnesses. www.housinginit.org tion that exclusively supports organizations promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgen- 267 • Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice der rights, services, culture, and community of South Central Wisconsin, (608) 255-0376 development. www.newharvestfoundation.org Mobilizes individuals, labor groups, and

20 community shares of wisconsin 270 • Nuestro Mundo, Inc., (608) 204-1079 Nuestro Mundo, Inc. Improves academic success in the Latino community by implementing dual-language immer- sion, advocating more family involvement, and encouraging community support. www.nuestromundoinc.org

210 • OutReach, Inc., (608) 255-8582 Madison’s and south central Wisconsin’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community center, providing programs to promote equality and quality of life for LGBT people. www.lgbtoutreach.org

253 • The Progressive, (608) 257-4626 Founded in 1909, this Madison-based maga- zine is a voice for peace, social and economic justice, civil rights and liberties, a preserved environment, and a reinvigorated democracy. 217 • Tenant Resource Center, Inc., www.progressive.org (608) 257-0143 230 • Project Home, (608) 246-3737 Helps tenants and landlords throughout Committed to building strong communities by Wisconsin resolve rental housing problems by offering weatherization, home repairs, and providing information and referral, mediation, rental housing. Offers homeowner information/ workshops, and comprehensive publications classes. www.projecthomewi.org about rights and responsibilities. www.tenantresourcecenter.org 215 • Rape Crisis Center, (608) 251-5126 255 • UNIDOS Against Domestic Violence, Empowers victims of sexual assault through free Inc., (608) 256-9195 services including 24-hour crisis intervention, counseling, accompaniments, support groups, Provides a bridge to a safe environment and advocacy, and community education to help end breaks the cycle of domestic violence in Latino sexual violence. www.danecountyrcc.org communities one family at a time. www.unidosagainstdv.org 271 • REAP Food Group, (608) 310-7836 278 • Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health, Grows a healthful, just, and sustainable local (608) 251-0139 food system by building the market for and increasing access to food from local, sustain- Advancing women’s health by educating, able farms. www.reapfoodgroup.org engaging, empowering, and mobilizing people to advocate for policies that are proven to be 254 • River Alliance of Wisconsin, Inc., helpful to women’s health. (608) 257-2424 www.supportwomenshealth.org Works to protect, enhance, and restore Wisconsin’s 250 • Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual rivers and watersheds. www.wisconsinrivers.org Assault, (608) 257-1516 234 • Sierra Club Foundation, John Muir Addresses sexual assault and abuse by coordi- Chapter, Inc., (608) 256-0565 nating services statewide. Monitors legislation The nation’s oldest, largest grassroots conser- and provides technical assistance, training, and vation organization, dedicated to protecting support to community-based service providers America’s environment. Donations support and other professionals. www.wcasa.org education, research, publishing, and litigation 274 • Wisconsin Conservation Voters efforts of the John Muir Chapter (Wisconsin). Institute (Wisconsin League of Conservation www.wisconsin.sierraclub.org Voters Institute), (608) 661-0845 272 • Sustain Dane, Inc., (608) 819-0689 Protecting Wisconsin’s water, air, land, and Collaborating across sectors to inspire cham- public health by educating and mobilizing citi- pions for a just economy, a vibrant community, zens to become strong advocates for conserva- and a healthy environment in the Greater tion. www.conservationvotersinstitute.org Madison region. www.sustaindane.org community shares of wisconsin 21 273 • Wisconsin Council of the Blind and 275 • Wisconsin Network for Peace and Visually Impaired, Inc., (608) 255-1166 Justice, Inc., (608) 250-9240 Promotes the dignity and independence of Facilitates activities, cooperation, and com- people who are blind and visually impaired by munication among 172 regional organizations providing rehabilitative services, advocating and individuals working to create a sustainable legislation, and educating the public. world free of violence and injustice. www.wcblind.org www.wnpj.org

220 • Wisconsin Council on Children and 262 • Wisconsin Wetlands Association, Families, Inc., (608) 284-0580 (608) 250-9971 More than 130 years of outspoken, data-driven Dedicated to the protection, restoration, advocacy for Wisconsin’s children and families, and enjoyment of wetlands and associated emphasizing health care, education, economic ecosystems through science-based programs, security, safety, and healthy development. education, and advocacy. www.wccf.org www.wisconsinwetlands.org

258 • Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, 223 • Wisconsin Women’s Network, Inc., (608) 255-4260 (608) 255-9809 A nonpartisan political watchdog group work- A coalition of organizations and individuals ing for clean, open, and honest government promoting the advancement of women and and reforms that make people matter more girls in Wisconsin through communication, than money in politics. www.wisdc.org education, advocacy, and connections. www.wiwomensnetwork.org 259 • Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, Inc., (608) 240-9880 239 • Women in Transition, Inc., Offering the state’s child care professionals a (608) 244-2046 continuum of support, advocating for greater Provides residential services, case manage- public investment in early education, and pro- ment, and social services to adult women with moting excellence in the child care profession. severe, persistent mental illness through a www.wisconsinearlychildhood.org continuum of housing services and support for independent living. 246 • Wisconsin Family Ties, Inc., (608) 267-6888 276 • Working Capital for Community Needs, Statewide parent-run organization providing Inc., (608) 257-7230 support, information, training and advocacy for Provides small businesses and family farmers families that include children and adolescents in Latin America with access to micro-loans to with mental, emotional or behavioral chal- work their way out of poverty. lenges. www.wifamilyties.org www.wccn.org

279 • Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation, 226 • WORT – 89.9 FM Community Radio (715) 723-5561 (Back Porch Radio Broadcasting, Inc.), Championing responsible conservation prac- (608) 256-2001 tices, local food systems, cooperative develop- Community-oriented, noncommercial, listener- ment, renewable energy and other initiatives sponsored radio station broadcasting to south that strengthen rural communities. Wisconsin central Wisconsin on 89.9 and on the web. Farmers Union was founded in 1930. Provides quality volunteer-produced program- www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com ming and services to a broad spectrum of the community. www.wortfm.org 260 • Wisconsin Literacy, Inc., (608) 257-1655 Improving lives by providing leadership, support, and a statewide voice for adult and family literacy efforts. www.wisconsinliteracy.org

22 community shares of wisconsin 400 • EarthShare Wisconsin (608) 274-1173 www.earthshare.org

One environment. One simple way to care for it. EarthShare Wisconsin is a combined state, regional, and national network of some of the most effective environmental and conservation organizations, working hard every day to safeguard the precious natural resources we all depend on for our health, well-being, and Ice Age Trail Alliance recreation. 416 • African Wildlife Foundation, Your gift to EarthShare Wisconsin will (888) 494-5354 help its member groups protect our Protects imperiled species—mountain gorillas, air, water, land, and wildlife on local, rhinos, elephants, zebras, and lions—through regional, national, and global levels. species science, habitat conservation, leader- You may contribute to EarthShare ship training, and wildlife-friendly community- Wisconsin itself or directly to the beneficial business development. www.awf.org member organizations listed in 458 • Alaska Conservation Foundation, this section. EarthShare Wisconsin (907) 276-1917 distributes its designations and its A public foundation dedicated to connecting share of general contributions to donors worldwide with on-the-ground efforts member charities based on each to protect Alaska’s wild places and wildlife. member’s participation level in www.alaskaconservation.org EarthShare Wisconsin and on its percentage of designations. 472 • Aldo Leopold Foundation, Inc., (608) 355-0279 The foundation’s mission is to inspire an ethical relationship between people and land through the legacy of Aldo Leopold. www.aldoleopold.org

473 • Alliance for the Great Lakes, (312) 939-0838 Conserves and restores the world’s largest freshwater resource using policy, education, and local efforts, ensuring a healthy Great Lakes and clean water for all generations. www.greatlakes.org

417 • American Farmland Trust, (800) 431-1499 Dedicated to protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. www.farmland.org

earthshare wisconsin 23 401 • American Forests, (800) 368-5748 for renewable and efficient energy, green A national conservation nonprofit focused buildings, sustainable transportation and com- exclusively on protection and restoration of munities, and global warming. America’s forests. We plant trees, educate the www.eesi.org public, and advocate for sound public policy. 419 • Environmental Law Institute, www.americanforests.org (202) 939-3800 467 • Bat Conservation International, Inc., Environmental law that works for you: Indepen- (800) 538-2287 dent, nonpartisan community-based education Worldwide authority on bats committed to their plus research on national problems equals protection through direct habitat conservation, solutions to protect people and nature. research and education, and facilitation of win- www.eli.org win solutions that help both bats and people. 466 • Forest Service Employees for www.batcon.org Environmental Ethics, Inc., (541) 484-2692 420 • Beyond Pesticides (National Coalition Seeks the preservation of ecological values Against the Misuse of Pesticides), and biological diversity in our national forests (202) 543-5450 through education and advocacy for reforms Prevents pesticide poisoning of our environ- of U.S. Forest Service management practices. ment, homes, workplaces, schools, food, and www.fseee.org water by providing a practical information 481 • Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature clearinghouse on toxic hazards and non-chemi- Center, (414) 352-2880 cal pest control. www.beyondpesticides.org Restores and preserves a 185-acre sanctuary 485 • Born Free USA, United with Animal on Lake Michigan, near downtown Milwaukee, Protection Institute, (800) 348-7387 and connects people with nature and inspires Works to end the suffering of wild animals in them to become stewards of the natural world. captivity, rescue individual animals in need, www.schlitzaudubon.org protect wildlife, including endangered species, 465 • Friends of the Earth, (877) 843-8687 and encourage compassionate conservation globally. www.bornfreeusa.org Promotes clean and sustainable energy, sustainable food, climate justice for poor 403 • Clean Water Fund, (202) 895-0432 and vulnerable populations, responsible use Provides neighborhood-based action and edu- of technology, and protection of the earth’s cation programs that bring together citizens, natural treasures. www.foe.org businesses, and governments to ensure safe 459 • Galapagos Conservancy, Inc., drinking water, pollution prevention, and re- (703) 383-0077 source conservation. www.cleanwaterfund.org Conserves and protects the unique Galapagos 404 • Defenders of Wildlife, (800) 385-9712 marine and terrestrial ecosystems through in- At work since 1947 to save America’s endan- novative science, local partnerships, and social gered animals and their threatened habitat for science and policy research. future generations through public education, www.galapagos.org citizen advocacy, legal action, and scientific 474 • Ice Age Trail Alliance, (800) 227-0046 research. www.defenders.org Nonprofit partner creating, supporting, 486 • Door County Land Trust, protecting, and promoting the Ice Age National (920) 746-1359 Scenic Trail, a 1,000-mile footpath highlighting Helps ensure clean air and water, biological Ice Age landscape features across Wisconsin. diversity, natural places that inspire, and a www.iceagetrail.org strong economy, by protecting Door County’s 487 • Institute for Transportation and exceptional lands and waters forever. Development Policy, (212) 629-8001 www.doorcountylandtrust.org Promotes environmentally sustainable and 431 • Environmental and Energy Study socially equitable transportation solutions that Institute, (202) 628-1400 reduce emissions, poverty, and pollution in Brings people together to build a sustainable cities worldwide. www.itdp.org economy through innovative policy solutions

24 earthshare wisconsin National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation

428 • Izaak Walton League of America, Inc., 475 • Natural Heritage Land Trust, Inc., (800) 453-5463 (608) 258-9797 From hunters to hikers, our members protect Protects natural areas, wildlife habitat, work- America’s outdoors through community-based ing farms, healthy lakes and streams, and conservation, education, common-sense public recreational land to provide a high quality of policy, and a commitment to strong outdoor life in the Dane County region. www.nhlt.org ethics. www.iwla.org 411 • The Nature Conservancy, 456 • Land Trust Alliance, Inc., (703) 841-5300 (202) 638-4725 The conservancy’s mission is to conserve the Leads 1,700 conservation groups to quickly, lands and waters on which all life depends. effectively, and permanently save the places www.nature.org people love by strengthening land conservation across America. www.landtrustalliance.org 483 • Northwoods Land Trust, Inc., (715) 479-2490 414 • National Parks Conservation Promotes conservation by private landowners Association, (800) 628-7275 of natural woodlands, shorelands, wetlands, Preserves national parks and historic sites and other natural resources for present and from the Grand Canyon to Gettysburg and future generations in north central Wisconsin. promotes new parks; protects endangered www.northwoodslandtrust.org wildlife and cultural sites; and defends against pollution, inappropriate development, and 418 • Ocean Conservancy, Inc., overcrowding. www.npca.org (800) 519-1541 Informs, inspires, and empowers people to 482 • National Parks of Lake Superior speak and act on behalf of the oceans through Foundation, (906) 362-3152 research, education, and science-based advo- Supports the stewardship of the spectacular cacy. www.oceanconservancy.org resources and cultural heritage of five national parks, to enrich the experience of those who 477 • Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, Inc., visit these special places. www.nplsf.org (262) 338-1794 Works to improve water quality, protect and 422 • National Wildlife Federation, enhance wildlife habitat, and preserve the (800) 822-9919 scenic and open spaces that define the rural Dedicated to protecting endangered species landscape in southeastern Wisconsin. and habitats for our children’s future and con- www.owlt.org necting people with nature through education and action opportunities. www.nwf.org 471 • The Peregrine Fund, (800) 377-3716 Saves eagles, condors, falcons, and other endangered birds through research, breeding, and conservation programs. Helps preserve rainforests. Educates children and adults about nature and science. www.peregrinefund.org

earthshare wisconsin 25 World Wildlife Fund, Inc.

429 • Pesticide Action Network North 480 • West Wisconsin Land Trust, Inc., America, (510) 788-9020 (715) 235-8850 Works to eliminate hazardous pesticides by Preserves and protects the land and water linking consumer, labor, health, environmen- resources of western Wisconsin on behalf of tal, and agricultural groups internationally to generations to come. www.wwlt.org advance safer, ecologically sound pest-control alternatives. www.panna.org 463 • Wildlife Conservation Society, (718) 220-5100 478 • The Prairie Enthusiasts, Saves endangered species and threatened eco- (815) 541-3494 systems in 60 countries, and teaches ecology Seeks to ensure the perpetuation and recovery and inspires care for wildlife through the Bronx of prairie, oak savanna, and other associated Zoo and national science education programs. ecosystems of the Upper Midwest through www.wcs.org protection, management, restoration, and education. www.theprairieenthusiasts.org 484 • Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, Inc., (608) 280-0360 433 • Rainforest Alliance, Inc., Works to improve the environment, economy, (888) 693-2784 and quality of Wisconsin through initiatives Works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sus- that promote responsible business practices, tainable livelihoods by transforming land-use sound environmental policy, green building, and business practices and consumer behavior. and water stewardship. www.weigogreener.org www.rainforest-alliance.org 424 • World Wildlife Fund, Inc., 479 • RENEW Wisconsin, (608) 255-4044 (800) 960-0993 Promotes state policies to expand clean, Multinational conservation organization work- renewable energy that will build the economy ing worldwide to combat climate change, save while protecting Wisconsin’s environment. endangered animals, protect wild habitats, www.renewwisconsin.org and transform market forces to act in harmony with nature. www.worldwildlife.org 435 • Scenic America, (202) 463-1294 Safeguards America’s natural beauty and community character by fighting billboard blight, reducing visual intrusions, protecting open space, and preserving the scenic character of public lands. www.scenic.org

462 • Surfrider Foundation, (800) 743-7873 Protects and preserves the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches through water quality monitoring, grassroots activism, and environmental education. www.surfrider.org

26 earthshare wisconsin 1100 • United Way of Dane County (608) 246-4350 www.unitedwaydanecounty.org

United Way of Dane County is 1154 • Access Community Health Centers, committed to a vision of a Dane (608) 443-5500 County where everyone can Provides high-quality medical, dental, mental succeed in school, work and life. Our health, pharmacy, and other ancillary services community’s Agenda for Change are to Dane County residents facing financial, lan- six goals focused on three priority guage, cultural, or other barriers to receiving areas of education, income and care. www.accesscommunityhealthcenters.org health—the building blocks of a stable 1101 • Access to Independence, Inc., life. (608) 242-8484 Through strategic partnerships and Provides skills training, peer support, and collaborative work, we are bringing advocacy; information about technology; the many voices of Dane County housing; and other resources that promote around a neutral table to find independent living for people with disabilities. common ground and make progress, www.accesstoind.org while providing organizations and 1136 • Advanced Employment, Inc., individuals the opportunity to give, (608) 833-7170 advocate and volunteer to change Provides vocational support, job development lives in Dane County. and placement, job coaching and training, and We’re local: An investment in United business development and management for Way stays in Dane County and persons who experience physical and cognitive supports work in our community. challenges in their lives. www.advemp.org We’re effective: United Way leverages 1147 • Agrace HospiceCare, Inc., donations of time, talent, and dollars (608) 276-4660 many times over through time-tested Provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care partnerships, transparent operation, to patients throughout the stages of serious and responsible management. illness. Care is provided in the patient’s home or the Agrace Inpatient Unit. www.agrace.org We’re collaborative: We convene and mobilize community leaders, 1161 • AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, agencies, businesses, government, Inc., (merged with AIDS Network), volunteers, and many others to (608) 252-6540 achieve lasting results on our Provides aggressive HIV prevention programs, community’s most critical issues. comprehensive health and social services for people affected by HIV disease, clinical You may give directly to United Way research on HIV treatment, and HIV advocacy. of Dane County or to its member www.arcw.org organizations listed in this section. 1150 • American Heart Association, Inc., A designated gift goes to the (608) 709-4931 selected charity in addition to the Works to reduce death and disability caused by general funds invested in partner heart disease and strokes through Wisconsin- charities by United Way. based research, community programs such as CPR training and blood pressure screening, and public and professional education. www.heart.org

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1103 • American Red Cross, Southwest munity Adolescent Program, and Project HUGS. Wisconsin Chapter, (877) 618-6628 www.Briarpatch.org A humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, 1133 • Canopy Center, Inc. (merged with Dane which provides relief to victims of disasters and County CASA), (608) 241-4888 helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. www.redcross.org/Wisconsin Provides family sexual abuse treatment, family interaction services, Court-appointed special 1179 • ARC Community Services, Inc., advocates, and Parent Stress line to prevent (608) 278-2300 child abuse/neglect, strengthen families, and Provides innovative, women-responsive, promotes healing. www.canopycenter.org strengths-based, family-focused, and commu- 1108 • Catholic Charities, Inc., Diocese of nity-based wraparound services to women and Madison, (608) 821-3100 their children/families since 1976. www.arccommserv.com Our developmental disabilities services, counseling for families and children, assistance for 1104 • The ARC-Dane County, (608) 833-1199 elderly persons, food pantries, and adoption Dedicated to improving the quality of life for resources preserve and protect the dignity of people with developmental disabilities and all persons. www.ccmadison.org their families by example and through educa- 1242 • Center for Families, Inc., tion, advocacy, support, and legislation. (608) 241-5150 www.arcdanecounty.org A place where parents learn to nurture, teach, 1105 • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane and protect their children through programs County, (608) 661-5437 including Parent-Child Home, Parents Place, Provides children facing adversity with strong Respite Center, Welcome Baby, etc. and enduring, professionally supported one- www.centerforfamilies.org to-one relationships that change lives for the 1109 • Centro Hispano, Inc., (608) 255-3018 better, forever. www.bbbs.org/danecounty Serves the Latino community and others in 1178 • Boys & Girls Club of Dane County, Inc., Dane County with information and referral (608) 257-2606 services, Schools of Hope Elementary, and A youth development charitable organization academic support programs for youth. providing programs and services for youth www.micentro.org ages 7-18 in education, leadership, the arts, 1110 • Children’s Service Society of health/life skills, sports, fitness, and recre- Wisconsin, (dba: Children’s Hospital of WI ation. www.bgcdc.org Community Services), (608) 221-3511 1107 • Briarpatch Youth Services , Inc., Provider of community-based mental health, (608) 245-2550, (608) 251-6211 prevention, treatment, foster care and special Provides services to improve the lives of youth needs adoption services with a focus on client and their families through Briarpatch, the Com- centered care and advocacy. www.cssw.org

28 united way of dane county 1249 • Clean Lakes Alliance, Inc., 1190 • Dane County Parent Council, Inc., (608) 255-1000 (608) 275-6740 Preserve and restore our waterways. Raise Provides early childhood education and family awareness of the issues facing the watershed, support programming for 1,100 low-income advocate for the welfare of the lakes, and help children birth-to-5 and their families. procure the necessary funding to clean and www.dcpcinc.org protect these waterways. www.cleanlakesalliance.com 1146 • DeForest Half Century Club, Inc., (DeForest Area Community and Senior 1111 • Colonial Club, Inc., (608) 837-4611 Center), (608) 846-9469 Serves older adults in Dane County with adult Promotes independence through support and day care, on-site and home-delivered meals, services for older adults and their families, transportation, home care, case management, providing a place for all ages to meet, volun- and education to keep them independent. teer, and participate in activities. www.colonialclub.org www.thecommunitycornerstone.org

1173 • Community Action Coalition for South 1115 • Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, Central Wisconsin, Inc., (608) 246-4730 Inc., (608) 251-1237, TDD (608) 251-4445 Provides housing, case management services, Offers support to domestic violence survivors financial assistance, and/or clothing to partici- and their children through a 24-hour crisis line, pants, food security resources to the pantries, legal advocacy, shelter, support groups, crisis and volunteer opportunities that are open to response, outreach, and community education. all. www.cacscw.org www.abuseintervention.org

1112 • Community Coordinated Child Care, 1148 • East Madison Community Center, Inc., Inc., (608) 271-9181 (608) 249-0861 Refers families to child-care programs; trains, Provides social, recreational, educational, certifies, and pays for food used in regulated and cultural programming for the east side family child care. More than half of the provid- community with the small paid staff and 250 ers served have low incomes. www.4-C.org volunteers. www.eastmadisoncc.org

1234 • Community Partnerships, Inc., 1152 • East Madison/Monona Coalition of the (608) 250-6634 Aging, Inc., (608) 223-3100, TDD Provides case management and therapeutic (608) 223-3106 support to help children with emotional, behav- Provides case management, home chore, and ioral, and mental health challenges achieve nutrition services for elderly in East Madison success in their homes, schools, and communi- & Monona. Operates day center for elderly in ties. www.community-partnerships.org Dane County with dementia. www.emmca.org

1113 • Community Work Services, Inc., 1251 • Employment & Training Association of (608) 233-0115 Dane County, Inc., (608) 242-4560 Provides community-based job placement, Provides employment and training services in a training, and ongoing job retention support to way that preserves personal dignity, considers adults with developmental disabilities, with individual needs and differences to low-income emphasis on integration into the community. adults, out-of- and in-school youth, and dislo- cated workers. www.eata.org 1169 • Cornucopia, Inc., (608) 249-7477 Provides activities and social network for 1117 • Energy Services, Inc., (608) 267-8601 adults in mental health recovery: art work- Administers a variety of energy emergency shops, wellness groups, and peer support. programs, including crisis assistance grants, copiarts.org emergency furnace assistance, budget counseling, and weatherization assistance to 1180 • Dane County Humane Society, low-income households. www.esiwi.com (608) 838-0413 An open-admissions animal shelter providing 1118 • Epilepsy Foundation Heart of animal adoptions, stray animal services, spay/ Wisconsin, (608) 442-5555 neuter programs, education, pet resources, Provides services to people and families and much more. www.giveshelter.org dealing with recurring seizures, and provides

united way of dane county 29 seizure recognition and first-aid training to the 1181 • Goodman Community Center, Inc., general public. www.epilepsywisconsin.org (608) 241-1574 Provides programs for low-income residents, 1121 • Family Service Madison, Inc., including: early childhood, after-school educa- (608) 252-1320 tional programming for youth; alternative high Helps more than 5,000 families through school, teen employment training, parent and individual and family therapy, employment as- older adult programming. sistance, domestic violence prevention, alcohol www.goodmancenter.org and other drug abuse education and treatment, and services for at-risk youth. www.fsmad.org 1196 • Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, Inc., (608) 255-1549 1151 • Family Support & Resource Center, Habitat volunteers build affordable housing (608) 237-7630 with families in need. Challenged neighbor- Enables children and youth with significant dis- hoods are targeted for community revitaliza- abilities to live at home with their families by tion. Future homeowners attend educational providing information, advocacy, case manage- classes and contribute sweat equity. ment, respite care, and financial assistance. www.habitatdane.org www.fsrcdane.org 1197 • Hancock Center for Dance/Movement 1183 • Friends of Madison School & Therapy, Inc., (608) 251-0908 Community Recreation, (608) 204-3015 Provides dance/movement therapy services for Values MSCR as a vital community resource. children, families, and adults with a focus on Friends support public recreation to enrich the prevention and abuse issues and developmen- lives of individuals and the community. tal challenges. Workshops and presentations www.mscr.org/Get Involved/Friends of MSCR also offered. www.hancockcenter.net

1193 • Friends of Wil-Mar, Inc. (Wil-Mar 1229 • Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society, Neighborhood Center), (608) 257-4576 (608) 258-9490 Provides high-quality services and programs to Supports an admission-free zoo that welcomes people of all ages in the Williamson-Marquette over 850,000 visitors annually. The society’s and Near East Side neighborhoods of Madison efforts support, promote, and improve Henry through the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center. Vilas Zoo today and for future generations. www.wil-mar.org www.vilaszoo.org

1116 • Genesis Social Services Corporation, 1142 • Home Health United/Visiting Nurse (608) 310-3654 Service, Inc., (608) 242-1516 Provides alcohol and other drug abuse preven- Serves people of all ages in their homes with tion and mental health services, job placement, nursing and personal care; social services; and home buying assistance primarily for Afri- physical, occupational, and speech therapy; can American families living in South Madison Meals on Wheels; and flu vaccinations. and the Allied Drive neighborhood. www.homehealthunited.org

1228 • Gilda’s Club Madison Wisconsin, Inc., 1217 • Hope Haven—Rebos United, Inc. (608) 828-8880 (608) 251-8881 A community of free emotional support, educa- Provides AODA treatment, case management, tion, and hope for children and adults with any employment, and housing search assistance cancer diagnosis and those who care about for Dane County residents. The population them. www.gildasclubmadison.org served is primarily homeless, unemployed, and uninsured. www.ccmadison.org 1122 • Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland Council, Inc., (608) 276-8500 1235 • Hope House Building Corporation, Offers educational and leadership development (608) 257-3577 programs to all girls in grades k-12, including Helps young women in Dane County with new- STEM, outdoor experiences, financial literacy, borns or toddlers avoid homelessness and sets entrepreneurship, and community service. them on a course of self-sufficiency through www.gsbadgerland.org intensive training, mentoring, and monitoring. www.hopehousemadison.org

30 united way of dane county 1212 • IndependenceFirst, Inc., 1125 • Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin (608) 243-1785 and Upper Michigan, Inc., (608) 277-0610 Collects, sanitizes, and refurbishes used wheel- Services include individual and group therapy, chairs, bath equipment, hospital beds, and alcohol/drug treatment, child/adolescent treat- other durable medical equipment and redistrib- ment, community-based programs, residential utes them at low cost to Wisconsin individuals treatment, pregnancy counseling, adoption, in need. www.ifmobility.org and education. www.lsswis.org

1123 • Independent Living, Inc., 1168 • Madison Area Rehabilitation Centers, (608) 274-7900 Inc. (MARC), (608) 223-9110 Provides in-home care and housing to sup- Provides supported employment, sheltered port adults in maintaining their independence. employment, and special programs for adults Programs include Evening Meals on Wheels, with developmental and intellectual disabilities Friendly Visitor, Telephone Reassurance and throughout Dane County. www.marc-inc.org Home Chore. www.independentlivinginc.org 1130 • Madison-area Urban Ministry Inc., 1124 • Jewish Social Services of Madison, (MUM), (608) 256-0906 Inc., (608) 278-1808 Provides supportive services to adults, chil- Provides care plans for seniors and individu- dren and families affected by incarceration, als/families under stress, case and financial vocational training and social justice advocacy. management, guardianship, immigration legal www.emum.org services, support groups/workshops, senior meal site, and more. www.jssmadison.org 1171 • Madison Children’s Museum, (608) 256-6445 1137 • Journey Mental Health Center, Inc., Offers an informal learning environment where (608) 280-2700 interactive exhibits and programs fuel the Provides community-based, culturally relevant imagination of children through age 12. treatment services to adults, youth, and fami- www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org lies who have significant problems with mental illness and/or substance abuse. 1155 • Middleton Outreach Ministry, Inc., www.journeymhc.org (608) 836-7338 Leads a community-wide effort to prevent 1153 • Kennedy Heights Neighborhood homelessness and end hunger for our neigh- Association, Inc., (608) 244-0767 bors throughout the West Madison, Middleton, Provides a focal point for the low-income and Cross Plains areas. www.momhelps.org community of Kennedy Heights through social, recreational, and educational activities for 1188 • Movin’ Out, Inc., (608) 251-4446 all ages at no charge to community members. Works in partnership with people with dis- www.khcommunitycenter.org abilities and their allies to create and sustain community-integrated, safe, and affordable 1127 • Literacy Network, (608) 244-3911 housing solutions. www.movin-out.org Teaches reading, writing, and speaking skills to Dane County adults and families to achieve 1102 • NAMI Dane County, Inc., financial independence, good health, and (608) 249-7188 greater involvement in community life. Serves people affected by serious mental www.litnetwork.org illness and the general public through educational materials, lending library, classes, 1199 • Lussier Community Education Center, information displays, speakers bureau, support Inc., (608) 833-4979 groups, phone information, and website. Builds community, creates opportunities, and www.namidanecounty.org enriches education through K-12 after-school/ summer programming in addition to providing 1141 • Nehemiah Community Development employment, leadership development, and food Corp., (608) 257-2453 programs. Open to the public. Offers culturally relevant programs to children, www.lcecmadison.org youth, and families focusing on leadership development, enrichment, and/or re-entry for at-risk individuals and families. www.nehemiah.org

united way of dane county 31 1156 • North/Eastside Senior Coalition, Inc., 1167 • RSVP of Dane County, Inc., (Retired (608) 243-5252 Senior Volunteer Program), (608) 238-7787 Provides programs, advocacy, and resources to Seeks to make a positive impact in the com- help senior adults remain independent, active, munity by recruiting volunteers 55+ to help and influential in the community. deliver priority services to people of all ages. www.nescoinc.org www.rsvpdane.org

1131 • Omega School, Inc., (608) 256-4650 1240 • Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center, Provides individualized adult basic education Inc., (608) 661-9787 and GED preparation services for anyone in Provides forensic interviews and multidisci- Dane County. www.omegaschool.org plinary case coordination for children and their families who are victims of abuse and neglect 1164 • Operation Fresh Start, Inc., and witnesses to violent crimes. (608) 244-4721 www.safeharborhelpskids.org Provides disconnected youth a path forward to self-sufficiency that includes the opportunity 1138 • The Salvation Army of Dane County, for drop outs to complete high school and gain (608) 256-2321, TDD (608) 256-0996 the skills and abilities necessary for employ- Provides interim/transitional housing for ment. www.operationfreshstart.org homeless families and single women, emergency assistance programs, food pantry, free 1162 • Porchlight, Inc., (608) 257-2534 medical clinic, and community center pro- Strives to decrease the Dane County home- grams. www.salvationarmydanecounty.org less population by providing shelter, housing, supportive services, and a sense of community 1159 • Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern in ways that empower residents and program Wisconsin, (608) 223-9121 participants to shape their lives positively. Acquires and distributes food to 225 partner www.porchlightinc.org agencies and programs that work to end hunger in the communities they serve. Also 1214 • The Rainbow Project, Inc., combats hunger through focused programs. (608) 255-7356 www.secondharvestmadison.org Offers services such as crisis intervention, prevention, and treatment to children and 1184 • Simpson Street Free Press, families who have experienced family violence, (608) 223-0489 child sexual abuse and neglect, or parent/child We focus on core academics. Students study issues. www.therainbowproject.net science, history, geography, and writing while producing a newspaper-style publication that 1232 • River Food Pantry, Inc., is distributed in schools and throughout Wis- (608) 442-8815 consin. www.simpsonstreetfreepress.org Provides food, meals, and clothing to those in need. We treat those we serve with respect 1158 • South Madison Coalition of the Elderly, and build them up through hope and encour- Inc., (608) 251-8405 agement. www.riverfoodpantry.org Provides social services to improve older adults’ life satisfaction by preserving their 1186 • The Road Home Dane County, Inc., independence. www.smcelder.com (608) 294-7998 Serves homeless families with children through 1221 • St. Vincent de Paul Society, District emergency shelter, case management, and Council of Madison, (608) 442-7200 housing programs in collaboration with local A Catholic lay organization in which members congregations and other community partners. join together to provide person-to-person www.trhome.org services to people who are in need, suffering, or forgotten. www.svdpmadison.org 1170 • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison, Inc., (608) 232-4660 1213 • Stoughton Area Resource Team, Inc., Helps children heal and stay healthy by provid- (608) 577-5650 ing lodging to families with children undergoing Links Stoughton School District Families and medical treatment and free dental services on individuals under age 55 with community the Care Mobile. www.rmhcmadison.org resources and provides case management, support in housing, health, and employment and

32 united way of dane county financial assistance. www.startstoughton.org United Way of Dane County 1239 • Sunshine Place, Inc., (608) 825-3875 Volunteer social services of food pantry, community meal, clothes, beds, toys and school supplies to approximately 6,000 individuals. www.sunshineplace.org

1176 • Three Gaits, Inc., (608) 877-9086 Provides year-round equine-assisted activities and therapy for children, youth, and adults with disabilities/special needs, promoting Point community. Empowers community improved physical skills and mobility; and residents and responds to community needs as encouraging self-esteem and independence. they develop. www.veracourt.org www.3gaits.org 1149 • West Madison Senior Coalition, Inc., 1198 • Triangle Community Ministry, Inc., (608) 238-7368 (608) 257-8517 Helps older adults stay independent and active An ecumenical organization helping the by providing programs, activities, services, and residents of the Triangle Community to assist, resources including case management, nutri- support, and advocate for personal dignity tion sites, and home chore volunteer programs. through a holistic approach to wellness. www.wmseniorcenter.org www.triangleministry.com 1250 • Wisconsin Institute for Learning 1230 • United Way of Blackhawk Region Disabilities/Dyslexia, Inc. (608) 824-8980 (Formerly United Way of North Rock County), Provides research-developed and evidence- (608) 757-3040 based academic therapy to children and adults Advancing the common good by creating with dyslexia/specific learning disabilities opportunities for a better life for all. Focused to build resiliency and remediate associate on education, income and health: the building language deficits. www.wildd.org blocks for a good life. www.liveunitedbr.org 1175 • Wisconsin Academy for Graduate 1237 • United Way of Green County, Service Dogs (WAGS), Inc., (608) 250-9247 (608) 325-7747 Helps people with physical disabilities achieve Raises funds to assist local programs that higher levels of independence through part- address needs of Green County residents. nerships with skilled service dogs. Provides Programs are focused on improving lives, and services during the lifetime of dogs. strengthening communities. www.wags.net www.unitedwayofgreencounty.org 1191 • Workers’ Rights Center, Inc., 1248 • United Way of Jefferson and North (608) 255-0376 Walworth Counties, (920) 563-8880 Provides education on employment rights, Provides critical health and human services to training in self-representation, leadership and those in need, supports programs that lead to organizing skills, and support for individual and measurable community results and helps to collective action. www.wrcmadison.org fund organizations that can meet those needs. www.ourunitedway.com 1144 • YMCA of Dane County, Inc., (608) 664-9622 1129 • Urban League of Greater Madison, Inc., Provides quality health and wellness programs (608) 729-1200 including aquatics, preschool, child care, youth Improves the academic, social, and economic sports and after-school activities, adaptive conditions of African Americans, other people programs, older adult programs, and special of color, and the economically disadvantaged in family events. www.ymcadanecounty.org our community. www.ulgm.org 1145 • YWCA of Madison, Inc., (608) 257-1436 1182 • Vera Court Neighborhood Center, Inc., Provides safe, affordable housing for low-income (608) 246-8372 women in Dane County, emergency shelter for home- Provides programming for children, families, less women and families, racial justice programming, and the entire Vera Court and Bridge Lake and education and training. www.ywcamadison.org

united way of dane county 33 NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL UMBRELLAS AND CHARITIES

YOUR GIFT OF...

$1 PER MONTH $5 PER MONTH Provides a new service dog Supplies a bag of high quality handler with an appropriate treats for rescue dogs, used for leash for their service dog. training dogs so they can live (Independent Charities of inside with a new home and America) family (Independent Charities of America) $2 PER MONTH Helps plant 2 trees that $10 PER MONTH help offset 3 tons of carbon Provides one day of lab sup- dioxide emissions. (America’s plies for Acceleration Initiative Charities) researchers. (America’s Chari- ties) $2 PER MONTH Provides an adolescent girl $15 PER MONTH with a week-long training to Covers the cost of a month of help her improve assertive- clean water for 40 refugees. ness, leadership and other (Global Impact) life skills for a brighter future. (Global Impact) $25 PER MONTH Buy a tent heating stove, 3 $5 PER MONTH blankets and a lantern for a Allows Heartbeat International family in Afghanistan. to take 13 calls from women in a (Neighbor to Nation) crisis pregnancy, offering life- saving help and hope. (Neighbor to Nation)

34 giving.wi.gov 600 • Independent Charities of America (800) 477-0733 www.independentcharities.org

Providing services to America and 6808 • Abandoned Children’s Fund, the world through disease research, (888) 884-0567 community health programs, child Houses, feeds, loves, and rehabilitates thou- welfare, and conservation. Members sands of innocent orphans, cruelly abandoned: of Independent Charities of America alone, hungry, desperate, terrified victims of strive to improve the global quality disease, war, and extreme poverty. of life. www.abandonedchildrensfund.org You may contribute to Independent 6868 • Abused Children’s Fund, Inc., Charities of America itself or directly (707) 483-2939 to the member organizations listed in Helps to protect and restore innocent children this section. Independent Charities of hurt by emotional, physical, and sexual abuse America distributes its designations through prevention, rehabilitation, and God’s and its share of general contributions love. www.abusedchildrensfund.org to member charities based on a 6797 • Action Against Hunger USA, percentage equal to each charity’s (877) 777-1420 designations. Works to end world hunger with innovative programs in nutrition, water and sanitation, food security, and health. www.actionagainsthunger.org

6912 • Acts of Christian Kindness, Acts 1:8 Ministry, (920) 494-2289 Every day people are searching for the Lord. Help ignite change throughout the world, one act of Christian kindness at a time. www.acts18.org

633 • Adoptable Children (North American Council), (651) 644-3036 Seeks to find adoptive families for more than 123,000 foster children. Helps to find loving parents for these children, supports adoptive families, and raises adoption awareness. www.nacac.org

6829 • Aid for Starving Children, (800) 514-3499 Provides emergency financial assistance to single African American working mothers. Expresses God’s love through hot meals, immu- nization, health care, education, and vocational training for African children. www.aidforstarvingchildren.org

6830 • AIDS United, (202) 408-4848 A nationwide partnership of community-based organizations fighting HIV/AIDS through pre-

independent charities of america 35 vention, education, and care. Grant dollars and 6751 • American Indian College Fund, programs are augmented by matching funds (303) 426-8900 nationwide. www.aidsfund.org Seeks to revive some of the most economically depressed communities in our nation by 6709 • Alley Cat Allies, (240) 481-1980 supporting scholarships to American Indian Every 15 seconds a healthy cat is killed in a students at our nation’s tribal colleges. shelter. Our programs help shelters save more www.collegefund.org cats and kittens, but we need your help. www.alleycat.org 6764 • American Indian Youth Running Strong, (888) 491-9859 6744 • Alliance Cancer Research and Raises self-esteem of Native American Assistance, (800) 767-4VHL children; provides relief and development as- Researching cures for children stricken with sistance to Indian reservations; teaches tradi- Von Hippel-Lindau disease, kidney cancer, and tional life skills, healthy lifestyles, and respect many other tumor conditions. www.vhl.org for the environment. www.indian-youth.org

6740 • Alopecia Areata Foundation, National, 6837 • Americans Helping Americans, (415) 472-3780 (888) 242-5026 Funds the majority of the research on this Fights American poverty by aiding needy Ap- disease, produces patient materials, and palachian and urban Americans. Provides low- promotes public awareness of alopecia areata. income families, elderly, and domestic violence www.naaf.org victims with basic relief, support services, and affordable housing. www.helpingamericans.org 6869 • Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation, (520) 749-8374 6878 • America’s VetDogs—the Veteran’s K-9 Help to fight Alzheimer’s disease and find a Corps, Inc., (866) 838-3647 cure through research and prevention. Commit- Trains guide, service, and therapy dogs. Trans- ted to ensuring peak mental performance and forms the lives of disabled veterans and active optimum brain function throughout our lives. service members at home, in VA and military www.AlzheimersPrevention.org hospitals, and while deployed. www.vetdogs.org 6763 • Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center, 6880 • Animal Legal Defense Fund, (800) ALZINFO (707) 795-2533 Funds research into the cause, care, and cure Animals need love—and lawyers! Unimaginable of Alzheimer’s disease led by a Nobel Prize acts of cruelty must end. In courtrooms across winner. Your donations bring us closer to a America, ALDF is winning the case against cure. www.alzinfo.org cruelty. www.aldf.org

6870 • American Association of Kidney 6641 • Anxiety and Depression Association of Patients, Inc., (800) 749-2257 America, (240) 485-1001 Educates, advocates and creates communities Champions research and provides resources that allow patients to be the leaders in their for treatment and self-help for the millions health care. We’re the independent voice of affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder, kidney patients since 1969.™ www.aakp.org post-traumatic stress disorder, panic, phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, 6782 • American Foundation for Children depression, and stress. www.adaa.org with AIDS (AIDS Children’s Foundation), (888) 683-8323 6871 • Armed Services Mutual Benefit Provides readily available, life-saving medicine, Association (ASMBA) STAR Foundation, Inc., medical equipment, emergency nutrition, and (800) 251-8434 supplements to children with HIV/AIDS. Provides financial support to improve the qual- www.helpchildrenwithaids.org ity of life of soldiers, wounded warriors, veterans, and their families, filling needs unmet by 607 • American Humane Association, the U.S. government. (866) 242-1877 www.asmbastarfoundation.com Protecting animals and children from abuse since 1877. www.americanhumane.org

36 independent charities of america 650 • ASPCA: American Society for the 6766 • Blind Vietnamese Children Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Foundation, (888) 877-0736 (212) 876-7700 x4501 Pioneers support for homes providing health Helps to stop acts of animal cruelty such as care, education, and career development to staged dog fights, puppy factories and breed- once-neglected visually impaired children in ing pens, and animal torture. www.aspca.org Vietnam. www.vietblindchildren.org

6656 • Autism Society of America, 6882 • Boone and Crockett Club, (800) 3-AUTISM (406) 542-1888 Improves lives by funding therapeutic research, Protecting our nation’s most valuable re- advocating for appropriate services across the source—its wildlife. We’ve been promoting fair- lifespan, and providing information regarding chase in hunting, outdoor ethics, and conserva- treatment, education, research, and advocacy. tion since 1888. www.boone-crockett.org www.autism-society.org 6934 • Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and 683 • Autoimmune Diseases Association, Veteran Wellness, (540) 554-2727 (888) 856-8585 Healing combat heroes by delivering free Through research and patient services, our retreats for wounded warriors, their families, work eases the tremendous suffering of caregivers, and Gold Star families with PTSD/ autoimmune diseases such as lupus, arthritis, TBI in a beautiful rural sanctuary. vasculitis, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, www.bouldercrestretreat.org Graves’, and more than 80 other diseases. www.aarda.org 6686 • Brain Injury Association of America, (703) 761-0750 6645 • Believe in Tomorrow National Provides help, hope, and healing for millions of Children’s Foundation, Inc., (800) 933-5470 Americans who live with often misdiagnosed and Provides hospital and respite housing and es- misunderstood brain injuries. www.BIAUSA.org sential support services to families with critically ill children in the midst of medical crisis. 6655 • Brain Tumor Association, American www.believeintomorrow.org (ABTA), (800) 886-2282 Advancing the understanding and treatment of 6783 • Best Buddies International, Inc., brain tumors with goals of improving, extend- (800) 89-BUDDY ing, and ultimately saving the lives of those Matches children with intellectual disabilities impacted by a brain tumor. www.abta.org with volunteers to create extraordinary friend- ships (“Best Buddies”) for life. 6873 • Bread and Water for Africa, Inc., www.bestbuddies.org (888) 371-6622 Strengthens African initiatives for self-suffi- 6657 • Bethany Christian Services of ciency through grassroots health, clean water, Wisconsin, (800) 238-4269 education, orphanages, vocational training, Bethany finds homes for homeless children and agriculture, and micro-credit programs focused foster families for abused kids. We cherish chil- on women and children. www.african-relief.org dren, providing adoptive homes for American, international, and special needs children. 6935 • Breast Cancer Aid and Research www.bethany.org Institute, (800) 759-2150 Awards medical research grants and ships med- 6735 • Bible Believers Fellowship, Inc., ical supplies and humanitarian aid to programs (800) 851-8674 that treat breast cancer and other degenera- Nationwide prison ministry promotes Christian- tive diseases. Breast Cancer support groups. ity to English- and Spanish-speaking inmates www.breastcancerinstitute.org through literature, videos, counseling, and prayer. www.prisonministry.org 6915 • Breast Cancer Research and Assistance Fund, (602) 241-2697 6897 • Big Cat Rescue, (813) 920-4130 Provides research grants, medical equipment, Works to save big cats such as tigers confined and supplies to clinics that treat breast cancer to circus wagons, lions bred for photos, and and other chronic diseases. Provides educa- lynxes farmed for their fur. tional materials for patients. Cancer support www.bigcatrescue.org groups. www.breastcancer-research.org

independent charities of america 37 6644 • Brother’s Brother Foundation, 6626 • CASA Association (Court Appointed (412) 321-3160 Advocates for Abused Children), Connects people’s resources with people’s (800) 628-3233 needs: 50 years, 140 countries, $3 billion in Seeks to provide court-appointed advocates books, food, medical supplies, pharmaceuti- for more than 600,000 abused/neglected chil- cals, and shoes. www.brothersbrother.org dren who are currently in foster care and need safe, permanent, loving homes. 6933 • Camp Heartland, (888) 216-2028 www.casaforchildren.org Provide over 500 camp experiences every year, and because the majority of program par- 6874 • Challenger Center for Space Science ticipants live below the poverty line, we rely on Education, (703) 683-9740 donors to make our camps a reality. Dedicated to producing innovative techniques for educating students in science, technology, 6898 • Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, (800) 367-3101 engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through I AM. I CAN. I WILL!™ Transforms, empowers, the excitement of space exploration and scien- and provides families living with multiple tific discovery. www.challenger.org sclerosis “the power to be more than MS.” www.mscando.org 6828 • Charitable Children’s Fund of 6916 • Cancer Aid and Research Fund, America, Inc., (661) 633-9076 (623) 561-5893 Provides higher education and mental and Awards scientific research grants and provides physical health care assistance to children medical supplies and equipment to programs whose parents perished on 9/11 or while fight- that treat cancer and other degenerative dis- ing in Iraq or Afghanistan. www.ttof.org eases. Cancer support groups for patients and 6875 • Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund, families. www.canceraidresearch.org (757) 233-9136 6785 • Cancer Curing Society (Gerson Helps to ensure that all CPO family members Institute), (888) 443-7766 receive financial support to attend the com- Helps thousands of people to recover from munity college, vocational college, college, or so-called “incurable” diseases such as cancer university of their choice. www.cposf.org by teaching a powerful natural treatment to 689 • Child Find of America, Inc., patients, medical professionals, and caregiv- (800) I-AM-LOST ers. www.gerson.org Child kidnapping prevention and location 6736 • Cancer Research America—NFCR, specialists, helping children and devastated (800) 321-CURE parents through free investigation, mediation, Provides world-class, cutting-edge research and publicity. www.childfindofamerica.org to discover more effective cancer treatments, 6814 • Child Foundation, (503) 698-4084 better cancer prevention methods, and earlier cancer detection. www.NFCR.org Helps children in need, many of whom are orphans living in emergency situations, to remain 6793 • Cancer Research Fund of the Damon in school. www.childfoundation.org Runyon-Walter Winchell Foundation, (877) 7CANCER 6794 • Childhood Cancer Research for a Cure, (888) 899-BALD Committed to supporting today’s best young scientists and funding their innovative cancer Worldwide, a child is diagnosed every three research. www.drcrf.org minutes. Funding research is a child’s best hope for a cure. Help us save lives. 613 • Canine Companions for Independence, www.StBaldricks.org (866) 224-3647 6833 • Childhood Leukemia Foundation, Inc., Help to give independence to people with disabili- (888) 253-7109 ties. Provides highly trained assistance dogs to children and adults. www.caninecompanions.org Children suffering and dying from leukemia receive “Hugs U Wear” (human hair wigs) to 6767 • Canines for Disabled Kids, Inc., restore self esteem, and Wish Baskets to lift (978) 422-5299 their spirits. www.CLF4kids.org Provides canine companions for disabled children. www.caninesforkids.org

38 independent charities of america 6627 • Children Awaiting Parents, Inc., (888) 835-8802 Childhood Leukemia Foundation Dedicated to finding loving, adoptive homes for abandoned, abused, and neglected children—many of whom have emotional, mental, and physical disabilities—who languish in the foster care system. www.capbook.org

6687 • Children of Alcoholics (NACoA), (888) 554-2627 Protects and saves children of alcoholics from physical and psychological abuse. www.nacoa.org

6936 • Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, (866) 917-2373 College scholarships to children of U.S. service 605 • Children’s Network International, Inc., members killed in combat or training, making (Help the Children), (877) 264-2243 the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. We care for Provides food, clothing, medicine, and medical those left behind. www.fallenpatriots.org care to needy children in the U.S. and around the 6770 • Children of the Night, (800) 551-1300 world. www.childrensnetworkinternational.org Rescues America’s children from prostitution. 6754 • Children’s Organ Transplant Includes 24-hour nationwide hotline and home Association, (800) 366-2682 featuring an on-site school and college place- Gives hope and makes miracles for children and ment program. www.childrenofthenight.org young adults needing life-saving transplants. 6884 • Children’s AIDS Fund International, Funds support transplant expenses. (703) 433-1560 www.cota.org Offers hope, health, and education to millions 6938 • Children’s Wish Foundation of orphaned children and families ravaged by International, (800) 323-9474 HIV/AIDS. www.childrensaidsfund.org Dying children exist in a world of doctors, 6917 • Children’s Cancer Aid and Research hospitals and despair. Your donation gives hope Institute, (800) 759-3390 and joy by fulfilling a favorite wish. Provides childhood cancer research grants. www.childrenswish.org Ships medical supplies and humanitarian aid 6801 • Christian Freedom International, to programs that treat childhood cancer and (800) 323-CARE other degenerative diseases. Provides summer Cares for persecuted Christians in war zones, camp sponsorships. brutal repression, and emergencies; delivers www.childrenscancerresearch.org medicine, food, education, tools, and Bibles; 6937 • Children’s Cancer Recovery and reports globally the atrocities occurring Foundation, (800) 238-6479 worldwide. www.christianfreedom.org Creating smiles and inspiring hope for kids with 6780 • Christian Relief Services, Inc., cancer and their families by providing financial (800) 33-RELIEF assistance, camp scholarships, toys, games, Works to save lives through relief, aid, and en- and funding for cancer research. vironmentally sustainable micro-development www.ChildrensCancerRecovery.org in the underdeveloped world. 6842 • Children’s Hunger Fund, www.christian-relief.org (800) 708-7589 6918 • Coalition Against Trafficking in Feeds the hungry at home and abroad. Pro- Women, (212) 643-9895 vides food, clothing, and medicines for children Human trafficking destroys lives, especially in impoverished countries and in America’s those of women and children who are sexually inner cities. www.childrenshungerfund.org exploited. Support our abolitionist efforts to end human trafficking in our lifetime. www.catwinternational.org

independent charities of america 39 6672 • Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. 6716 • Direct Relief International, (COPS), (573) 346-4911 (800) 676-1638 Provides grief support and resources for Helps people affected by poverty or natural surviving families and co-workers of law disasters by delivering critical medical mate- enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, rial aid to provide life-saving health solutions law enforcement trauma training, and public in the world’s most under-served communities. education. www.nationalcops.org www.directrelief.org

6696 • Conservation and Protection of Public 619 • Disabled American Veterans Charitable Lands (Public Lands Foundation), Service Trust, (859) 441-7300 (703) 790-1988 Builds better lives for disabled veterans and Fights to keep America’s public lands in public their families. Provides prosthetics research hands. Prevents unstable and unsound timber and devices for amputees, traumatic brain cutting, grazing, and mineral/oil production. injury therapy, guide/assistance dogs, and www.publicland.org comfort for survivors. www.dav.org

6803 • Correctional Peace Officers 6900 • Dogs and Cats Stranded on the Foundation, Inc., (800) 800-2763 Streets, (707) 869-8121 Nonprofit charity for correctional officers Finding safe, loving homes for helpless dogs and their families provides line-of-duty death and cats who are victims of abuse, abandon- benefit and catastrophic assistance in cases of ment, and neglect. www.unwantedanimals.org accident or illness. www.cpof.org 6919 • Dogs Deserve Better Inc., 6755 • Covenant House, (800) 388-3888 (757) 357-9292 Shelters, mentors and job trains at-risk, home- Rescues dogs living chained by the neck, often less kids with nowhere else to turn. NINELINE without food and water. Transforms Vick’s Bad (1-800-999-9999) provides nationwide rescue/ Newz Kennels to Good Newz Rehab Center for counseling. www.covenanthouse.org Chained Dogs. www.dogsdeservebetter.org

6673 • Cradle of Hope Adoption Center 641 • Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans, (Adoptions by Cradle of Hope), (978) 422-9064 (301) 587-4400 Trains and places rescued dogs and shelter Provides adoption services and support to rescues for assistance to disabled veterans, children who are waiting for permanent, loving autistic children, and people who are physically families. www.cradlehope.org disabled so they can live independently. www.neads.org 6844 • Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, (781) 237-3800 6901 • Dogs for the Deaf, Inc., Funds breakthrough, aggressive research to (800) 990-3647 end Alzheimer’s disease as quickly as possible. Professionally trains dogs rescued from www.curealz.org shelters to assist people with deafness, hearing loss, and other challenges. Dogs provide 6899 • Delta Research and Educational safety, companionship, self-confidence, and Foundation, (202) 347-1337 independence. www.dogsforthedeaf.org Promotes research that identifies solutions to issues affecting African American women and 6877 • Dogs on Death Row, (866) 574-7726 their communities through funding and support Rescues dogs facing imminent execution if of charitable programs of Delta Sigma Theta. they do not get interim financial sponsors, www.deltafoundation.net foster parents, or medical treatment required to become adoptable. www.dodr.org 6660 • Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation, Inc., (202) 333-4520 6920 • Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, Funds research for treatment, prevention, and (931) 796-6500 cure. Our Diabetes University focuses on alter- The nation’s largest natural habitat refuge for native therapies. www.diabetesaction.org endangered elephants retired from circuses and zoos. Improving elephant lives through sanctuary, education, research, and overseas assistance. www.elephants.com

40 independent charities of america 6921 • Elephants Saving Elephants and 6817 • Graves’ Disease and Thyroid Habitat Worldwide, (817) 597-0956 Foundation, Inc., (877) 643-3123 Elephants are killed for their ivory. Their habi- Provides patient services and public education tat becomes roads, farms and villages. When and funds research to find the cause for and elephants and humans cross paths, deaths cure of Graves’ disease. Offers support groups occur. Help protect elephants, habitat, and and counseling and helps thyroid patients. people. www.elephantconservation.org www.ngatf.org

6689 • Farm Animal Reform Movement 6757 • Greenpeace Fund, Inc., (FARM), (888) FARM USA (800) 326-0959 Fights the cruel confinement, mutilation, and Campaigns to expose global environmental slaughter of helpless factory-farmed animals problems and promote solutions essential to a while reducing global warming and improving green and peaceful future, using research and health in America and worldwide. public education. www.greenpeaceusa.org www.farmusa.org 6924 • Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, 6939 • Farmers and Hunters Feeding the (800) 548-4337 Hungry, (866) 438-3434 Using innovative training methods, trains guide Please help provide nutritious meat to hungry and service dogs to restore independence and children and families nationwide. We pay the mobility and empower people with disabilities butchering fees for deer and livestock donated to live a life without boundaries. by farmers and hunters. www.fhfh.org www.GuideDog.org

6940 • Fishing Has No Boundaries, Inc., 6662 • Guide Dogs of America, (800) 243-3462 (800) 459-4843 A walk to the lake to fish isn’t easy for the Provides professionally trained guide dogs and disabled. We provide specialized fishing gear, instruction in their use to blind communities specially designed docks, personal volunteers, throughout the United States and Canada. and special memories. www.fhnbinc.org www.guidedogsofamerica.org

6668 • Foster Care Children and Family Fund 6925 • Habitat for Humanity, (Partners in Foster Care), (608) 274-9111 (800) HABITAT Improves foster children’s lives through college Help achieve our vision: a world where every- scholarships, training for foster parents, a one has a decent place to live. God’s love in ac- summer camp, and more. www.fostering.us tion: bringing people together, building homes, communities, and hope. www.habitat.org 6941 • Free to Breathe, (608) 833-7905 6861 • Habitat for Humanity International, Lung cancer advocacy organization dedicated Inc., (800) 422-4828 to increasing survival by 2022. Our mission is Christian housing ministry working to end to ensure surviving lung cancer is the expecta- poverty by partnering with families in need tion, not the exception. www.freetobreathe.org to build affordable homes, stabilize neighborhoods, and preserve communities. 6819 • Foundation for End-of-Life Care, www.habitat.org (877) 800-2951 Provides medical, social, and spiritual support 6846 • Hearing Dog, Inc., (303) 287-3277 necessary for a quality end-of-life experience Giving the gift of hearing by training rescued for individuals and their families. dogs to alert the hearing-impaired to sounds www.vitascharityfund.org in their environment, providing awareness, security, independence, and companionship. 6691 • Giving Children Hope, (866) 392-HOPE www.hearingdog.org Provides life-saving medicines and emergency food to orphanages, clinics, shelters, and 6862 • Hearing Health Foundation, disaster centers serving homeless children in (212) 257-6140 America and the poorest of the poor around Hearing Health Foundation’s mission is to the world. www.gchope.org search for a cure for hearing loss and tinnitus through groundbreaking research, and to promote hearing health. www.hhf.org

independent charities of america 41 6820 • Humane Farm Animal Care, Canine Companions for Independence (703) 435-3883 Fights cruelty in raising and handling of animals such as dairy cows confined in tie stalls, crated pigs that can’t root or move, and chickens stuffed in cages. www.certifiedhu- mane.org

6942 • International Aid, Inc., (800) 968-7490 Equipping servants worldwide with the tools to bring healing and restoration to the suffering thru distribution of medicines, hygiene products, reconditioned medical equipment, and nutritional supplements. www.internationalaid.org

6646 • International Crane Foundation, Inc., (608) 356-9462 Eleven of 15 crane species are threatened with 6926 • Heart Disease Research Institute, extinction. Help us protect fragile wetland and (800) 759-3004 grassland ecosystems for cranes, people, and Provides research grants, and medical and the diversity of life. www.savingcranes.org humanitarian supplies to hospitals. Provides heart disease educational material to patients 6822 • Abortion Care – Improving Women’s and families. Curing begins with a caring heart. Reproductive Health and Rights: Ipas, www.heart-research.org (800) 334-8446 Women are dying from unsafe abortions. 6738 • Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Families are broken, and sisters, mothers, and (877) HSF-INFO daughters are lost. Help us give these women A leader in supporting Hispanic higher educa- access to safe abortion care. Website? tion. We envision a future when every Hispanic household benefits from a family member with 6928 • K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers, Inc., a college degree. www.hsf.net (212) 279-5493 Provides new clothes, books, toys, and house- 661 • Holt International Children’s Services, hold items to children and individuals in need, Inc., (888) 355-4658 disaster victims, and military families. Your Gives hope to thousands of children who are support brings smiles to their faces. abandoned daily. Since 1956, more than 50,000 www.donateproduct.com children have found families through family preservation and adoption. 6722 • Kidney Cancer Association (Kidney www.holtinternational.org Cancer Research and Education Association), (800) 850-9132 6818 • Homes for Our Troops, Inc., We strive for a world without kidney cancer. (508) 823-3300 Help us fund breakthrough research, educate Builds specially adapted, handicap-accessible patients and health professionals, and advo- homes for severely injured veterans across the cate for patients. www.curekidneycancer.org country. The homes are provided at no cost to the veterans. www.homesforourtroops.org 6864 • Living Waters International (Aid for African Catholic Missions), (866) 220-8981 681 • Hospice Foundation of America, Inc., Alleviates human suffering among the poor and (800) 854-3402 marginalized in East Africa. Helps to supply Helps terminally ill persons and their families basic human/spiritual needs; builds churches, through the dying process in a less painful and schools, health clinics, and youth hostels. more caring manner. Services include caregiv- www.a4acm.org ing and bereavement assistance. www.hospicefoundation.org

42 independent charities of america 6835 • Lung Cancer Alliance, 631 • Marine Mammal Center, (800) 298-2436 (415) 289-SEAL Provides support and information to patients Thousands of orphaned, sick, and injured and their families while raising national aware- marine mammals would have died if not for our ness and securing multiple millions in public state-of-the-art animal care, research facili- health dollars for lung cancer research. ties, dedicated volunteers, and you. www.lungcanceralliance.org www.MarineMammalCenter.org

6943 • Lung Cancer Research Foundation, 6930 • Mexican American Legal Defense and Bonnie J. Addario, (650) 598-2857 Educational Fund, (213) 629-2512 This cancer killer is largely ignored, underfund- MALDEF fights for the civil rights of Latinos ed, and under-researched. Join our crusade living in our country. We help remove unfair to eradicate lung cancer through aggressive obstacles and provide all Latinos with a voice. research, early detection, treatment, and www.maldef.org awareness. www.lungcancerfoundation.org 6850 • Military Officers Association of 6944 • Lutheran World Relief, Inc., America Scholarship Fund, (800) 234-6622 (800) 597-5972 Some of our military men and women have Affirming God’s love for all people, we work paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting with Lutherans and partners around the world America’s freedom. Help provide scholarships to end poverty, injustice, and human suffering. to their children for undergraduate education. www.lwr.org www.moaa.org/scholarshipfund

6889 • Lymphoma Foundation of America, 6688 • Mission Without Borders, (Child (734) 222-1100 Rescue International), (800) 245-9191 Research to cure non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin Children abandoned, orphaned, hungry, lost, lymphoma. Compassionate patient/family sup- lonely, and living in bleak institutions need port services, referrals to specialists, nurse- hope and love. Your support helps us to save counseling, grants to develop new treatments, and change their lives. www.mwb.org and patient financial help. www.lymphomahelp.org 6945 • Ms. Foundation for Women, (212) 742-2300 6723 • Lymphoma Research Foundation, Forty years of progress for women. A vision of (800) 235-6848 equality. We build women’s collective power Help us eradicate lymphoma. We’re the na- across race/class to ignite change and justice tion’s largest lymphoma-focused organization for all. www.forwomen.org devoted exclusively to funding research and providing patients and health care profession- 6946 • Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, als with comprehensive, critical information. (888) MS-FOCUS www.lymphoma.org Multiple Sclerosis impacts individuals and families. Our free national programs such 6806 • MADRE, Inc., (212) 627-0444 as helplines, education, crisis intervention, Rape, abduction, death threats, and “honor homecare grants, and assistive devices moti- killings” of women—gender-based violence is vate, educate and empower. www.msfocus.org rising internationally. Women and their children need the protection and justice that we seek to 6890 • Motorsports Charities, Inc., (NASCAR provide. www.madre.org Foundation), (386) 310-5736 Benefiting children with debilitating illnesses, 664 • MAGIC Foundation, (800) 3-MAGIC-3 underprivileged youth, and many more, our Children have a short time to grow and a life- organization fulfills dreams and promotes well- time to live with the results. We provide sup- ness, growth, and learning through nationwide port services to families dealing with children’s outreach and programming. growth disorders. www.magicfoundation.org www.nascar.com/foundation

independent charities of america 43 6904 • National Center for Missing and 6825 • Pearl S. Buck International, Inc., Exploited Children, (800) THE-LOST (800) 220-BUCK Become a hero! Join NCMEC and John Walsh to Child biracial discrimination is devastating. find missing children, reunite families, and end Help us turn the tide by advancing the legacy child sexual exploitation on our streets and the of our founder through adoption and humani- internet. www.missingkids.com tarian and cross-cultural educational programs. www.pearlsbuck.org 6779 • National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (Skin and Dental Dysfunction 6601 • People for the Ethical Treatment of Foundation), (618) 566-2020 Animals, (757) 622-PETA (7382) Provides dentures, support, and hope to Fight cruelty. Save lives. Your gift makes a children left toothless from ectodermal dys- kinder world for animals through undercover plasia, a rare disorder. Funds research to find investigations, rescues, humane education, improved treatment options and cures. spay/neuter services, and high-profile advo- www.nfed.org cacy campaigns. www.peta.org

6694 • National Park Trust, Inc., 6907 • Philippine Children’s Shelter, (301) 279-7275 (651) 493-1551 Preserves and protects critical, endangered Shelter is more than a roof overhead. Providing park lands and promotes programs that send impoverished Filipino children with food, medi- youth outdoors to experience our nation’s cine, education, and a loving home through parks. www.parktrust.org four residences and a school. www.philippinechildrensshelter.org 6734 • Organization for Autism Research, Inc. (Autism Intervention and Treatment 6777 • PKD Foundation, (800) 753-2873 Research), (866) 366-9710 A worldwide organization devoted solely to Parents of children with autism never stop programs of patient education, public aware- seeking answers. We’re here to provide those ness, advocacy, and research toward a treat- answers and fund studies that provide practical ment and cure for polycystic kidney disease information on lifelong care. patients. www.pkdcure.org www.researchautism.org 636 • Polish American Congress Charitable 635 • Operation USA, (800) 678-7255 Foundation, (773) 763-9944 Tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, war. We Provides medical supplies, books, and equip- serve those in greatest need yet often ignored ment to Poland’s hospitals, rehabilitation by larger aid organizations. These displaced, centers, orphanages, and elderly. Sponsors disaster-stricken children need your help. other health care programs including neonatal www.opusa.org training/research. www.polamcon.org

645 • Parents of Murdered Children, Inc., 6728 • Public Employees for Environmental (888) 818-7662 Responsibility, (202) 265-7337 Provides comfort for those cruelly bereaved by Protects whistleblowers and wildlife from mis- the murder of a loved one. Keeps murderers in treatment. Mistakes don’t get corrected when prison, revives cold cases, offers prevention/ they go undetected. Ensures that your voice is awareness programs, and supports survivors. heard. www.peer.org www.pomc.org 6778 • Rape, Abuse, and Incest National 673 • Paws With A Cause, Network (RAINN), (202) 544-3064 (800) 253-PAWS Runs the free 24-7 anti-rape National Sexual Custom-trained Assistance Dogs enhance Assault Hotline, helping 150,000 people/year. independence and quality of life for people Programs prevent rape, help victims, and bring with disabilities nationally. We increase aware- rapists to justice. www.rainn.org ness of the rights and roles of Assistance Dog Teams. www.pawswithacause.org

44 independent charities of america 616 • Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation, 6855 • Skin Cancer Foundation, Inc., (507) 287-6465 (212) 725-5176 Increase awareness, improve treatment, find Skin cancer, the world’s most prevalent cancer, a cure. We strive to create a better tomorrow is occurring at epidemic levels. Your support for those living with this debilitating condition. enables us to continue our public education www.rls.org programs and groundbreaking research. www.skincancer.org 6730 • Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Inc., (406) 523-4500 6931 • Soldiers’ Angels, (210) 629-0020 Ensures the future of elk and other wildlife by Provides adaptive laptops for wounded conserving, restoring, and enhancing natural warriors, assistance for veterans, and baby habitats through land purchases, conservation showers for deployed troops’ spouses. We easements, management agreements, educa- provide comfort to America’s military and their tion, and research. www.elkfoundation.org families. www.soldiersangels.org

675 • Science Olympiad, (630) 792-1251 6947 • Special Forces Family Fund, Encourages K-12 students to participate in (860) 767-1510 academic events at tournaments designed to In a Special Forces family, every member promote career interest in science, technology, serves. Support families before, during, and engineering, and math (STEM) education. after each soldier’s deployment through com- www.soinc.org munity events, tuition assistance, and family care. www.specialforcescharitabletrust.org 6853 • Search Dog Foundation, National Disaster, (888) 459-4376 6893 • Special Operations Warrior Saves dogs and people by rescuing dogs, Foundation, (813) 805-9400 partnering them with firefighters, and training Provides scholarship grants and counseling to them to locate people buried alive during children of special operations people who die disasters. Join the search. in combat or training. Provides financial as- www.SearchDogFoundation.org sistance to wounded special operations people. www.specialops.org 6790 • Seeing Eye, Inc., (973) 539-4425 Enhances lives by bringing independence, 6827 • Spinal Cord Injury Network dignity, and self-confidence to blind people International, (800) 548-2673 through Seeing Eye dogs. These dogs bring mo- For people with spinal cord injuries, pain, pa- bility, safety, and self-sufficiency to thousands. ralysis, accessibility, home modifications, and www.seeingeye.org wheelchairs are lifetime challenges. Help link people to the best treatment and care. 6821 • Semper Fi Fund, (760) 725-3680 www.spinalcordinjury.org Awards grants to severely injured and critically ill service members and their families to cover 6894 • The Trevor Project, (310) 271-8845 costs associated with hospitalization recovery Crisis and suicide prevention on a 24/7 lifeline and transition. www.SemperFiFund.org for LGBTQ youth. We provide life-saving, life- affirming resources that create safe, support- 6854 • SEVA Foundation, (800) 223-7382 ive, and positive environment for all. Imagine being blind one day and seeing the www.thetrevorproject.org next, or receiving seeds, tools, and gardening classes to promote healthy living. Help another 6866 • The Unforgotten, (443) 668-2648 achieve these miracles today. www.seva.org Saves hungry children and their mothers from eating trash and living in garbage dumps. Gives 6839 • Sisters Network Inc., (866) 781-1808 them clean food and water, shelter, schooling, We save lives by empowering women through and a future. www.unforgotten.org support, education, financial assistance, and promotion of early detection through free 6760 • TMJ Association, Ltd., mammography and ultrasound screenings. (262) 432-0350 www.sistersnetworkinc.org TMJ (jaw) disorders affect a person’s ability to speak, eat, chew, smile, kiss, and even breathe. Help us promote awareness, education, and scientific research. www.tmj.org

independent charities of america 45 6789 • Transplants, National Foundation for, Seeing Eye, Inc. (800) 489-3863

Our advocacy, fundraising, and grants help organ and tissue transplant patients nationwide receive lifesaving treatment, medications, and medical care they otherwise could not afford. www.transplants.org

6795 • Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation, (816) 756-3390 Free services help prevent American combat troops from losing their homes, and provide no-cost calls to families. Veterans Administra- tion claims assistance also provided. www.vfwfoundation.org

6807 • Water.org, (816) 877-8400 Nearly one billion people lack access to clean water. Twice as many don’t have access to a toilet. $25 can change that for one person. www.water.org

6948 • Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., (415) 839-6885 Our mission is to empower a global volunteer community to collect and develop the world’s knowledge and to make it available to everyone for free. www.wikimediafoundation.org 6910 • Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation 6746 • Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the (EOD Warrior Foundation), Americas, Inc., (715) 346-4702 (540) 554-4550 Supports people-to-people programs pro- Supporting EOD Warriors and families who are moting cultural awareness and sustainable injured or died while serving our country, con- community development; we are empowering ducting their duties to disarm deadly explosive individuals to educate themselves. ordnance and terrorist devices. www.wisnic.org www.eodwarriorfoundation.or 6731 • Wildlife Conservation Fund of America 6895 • Wounded Warriors in Action (888) 930-4868 Foundation, (813) 938-1390 We’re exposing youth and families to the great Assists healing heroes through the power of outdoors with hunting, fishing, and conservation. great outdoors by providing world-class hunt- Trailblazer Adventure Program inspires people ing and fishing opportunities to our nation’s to protect America’s wildlife and habitats. www. combat wounded service members. sportsmensalliance.org/youth-programs www.wwiaf.org 6747 • World Society for the Protection of Animals, (800) 883-9772 Exposes animal cruelty and prevents animal suffering across the globe. Our vision is a world where animal welfare matters and animal cruelty has ended.

46 independent charities of america 800 • America’s Charities (800) 458-9505 www.charities.org

America’s Charities works to develop America’s Charities the spirit of giving at the workplace by offering a broad range of charities reflecting the diversity of the American people and supporting efficient, low-cost workplace charitable giving campaigns. Our goal is to provide member charities with the financial resources required to meet emerging needs. You may contribute to America’s 8817 • Alzheimer’s and Aging Research Center, (866) 963-2272 Charities itself or directly to the member organizations listed in this Supports research dedicated to understanding section. Designations to specific Alzheimer’s and to finding effective Alzheim- er’s treatments. Funds scientists searching for organizations go to those charities. cures to Alzheimer’s and aging-related condi- General contributions to America’s tions. www.aging-research.org Charities are used to support the missions of its member 8832 • Alzheimer’s Disease Research, (800) 437-2423 organizations. We drive innovative research worldwide and promote public awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, risk factors, treatments, and coping strategies. www.brightfocus.org

8833 • American Brain Foundation, (866) 770-7570 The American Brain Foundation supports vital research and education to discover causes, improved treatments, and cures for brain and other nervous system diseases. www.americanbrainfoundation.org

837 • Amnesty International USA, (800) AMNESTY Our history spans more than 50 years and includes a presence in over 70 countries and 7 million supporters. We defend the human rights of people globally. www.amnestyusa.org

8818 • Arthritis and Chronic Pain Research Institute, (800) 877-4166 Seeks new medications to relieve chronic pain caused by arthritis, cancer, and other medical conditions crippling 86 million Americans. www.pain-research.org

america’s charities 47 8827 • Boy Scouts of America, National 821 • Give Kids the World, (800) 995-5437 Council, (972) 580-2000 A 70-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida One of the nation’s most prominent values- that provides weeklong, cost-free vacations based youth development organizations. to children with life-threatening illnesses and Programs for building character, training in the their families. www.gktw.org responsibilities of citizenship, and developing personal fitness. www.scouting.org 8800 • Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, The, (203) 772-0522 802 • Breast Cancer Coalition, A nonprofit summer camp and year-round (800) 622-2838 center founded by Paul Newman. Provides free Dedicated to knowing how to end breast cancer services to children with cancer and other life- by January 1, 2020 through the power of grass- threatening illnesses. roots action and advocacy. www.holeinthewallgang.org www.breastcancerdeadline2020.org 856 • Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 858 • Cancer Research and Prevention (800) 777-4723 Foundation (Prevent Cancer Foundation), Provides information and resources to educate (800) 227-2732 the public and foster sound public policy to end Funds cancer prevention research, educates discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual people about how they can prevent cancer and and transgender Americans. www.hrc.org detect it early, and supports community cancer prevention programs. www.preventcancer.org 8821 • “I Have A Dream” Foundation®, (212) 293-5480 8806 • Cancer Research for Children— Empowers children in low-income communi- CureSearch, (800) 458-6223 ties to achieve higher education by providing Supports novel research, clinical trials, and guaranteed tuition assistance for college and educational resources so every child can have a long-term program of academic and social the future they deserve. www.CureSearch.org support. www.ihaveadreamfoundation.org

8834 • Conservation Fund, The 878 • International Planned Parenthood (703) 525-6300 Federation, Western Hemisphere Region, Conservation should work for all Americans. (866) 477-3947 That’s why we create solutions that make envi- Providing access to sexual and reproductive ronmental and economic sense. 96% of every health information and services for all, espe- gift goes directly to conservation. cially the poor and marginalized. www.conservationfund.org www.ippfwhr.org

895 • Diabetes Research and Wellness 8819 • LIVESTRONG Foundation, The, Foundation, (866) 293-3155 (877) 236-8820 We fund scientific research into treatments LIVESTRONG provides free, life-changing ser- and cures for diabetes, conduct screenings, vices and programs to improve the quality of and offer education programs with the goal of life for anyone affected by cancer. saving lives from blindness, kidney failure, and www.livestrong.org amputations. www.diabeteswellness.net 8823 • Make-A-Wish Foundation® of 8812 • Feed the Children, (800) 627-4556 America, (800) 722-9474 One of the world’s leading anti-hunger organiza- Grants the wishes of children with life-threat- tions, bringing together caring individuals to pro- ening medical conditions to enrich the human vide food, water, education, and job training in 50 experience with hope, strength, and joy. states and 18 countries. www.feedthechildren.org www.wish.org

865 • Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 8829 • Mothers Against Drunk Driving, (800) 289-0909 (800) 438-6233 Empowers and equips coaches and athletes MADD’s mission is to end drunk driving, help with encouragement, resources, and training to fight drugged driving, support the victims of influence and impact the world for Jesus Christ these violent crimes, and prevent underage for more than 60 years. www.fca.org drinking. www.madd.org

48 america’s charities 877 • Multiple Sclerosis Association of 8830 • Ovarian Cancer Research Fund America, (800) 532-7667 Alliance, (800) 873-9569 A leading resource for the entire MS communi- Funds public education and cutting-edge ty, improving lives today through vital services research on more effective identification and and support. www.MyMSAA.org new treatments as we strive to find a cure for ovarian cancer. www.ocrf.org 825 • NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, (800) 221-7822 842 • Population Connection, (800) 767-1956 Fights for equality, access to education, em- A national grassroots organization working ployment, health care, housing, environmental to stabilize global population so that we can justice, voting rights, and criminal justice. protect our environment, empower women, Provides scholarships to promising African- and improve everyone’s quality of life. American undergraduates and law students. www.populationconnection.org www.naacpldf.org 8835 • Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 826 • NAACP Special Contribution Fund, (888) 388-6832 (877) 622-2798 Converts thousands of miles of unused railroad Protecting and advancing civil rights by corridors into public trails for walking, bicy- eliminating disparities in: education, criminal cling, hiking, skating, horseback-riding, cross- justice, economic opportunity, health care, country skiing, wildlife habitats, and nature housing, environmental justice, legal redress, appreciation. www.railstotrails.org and emergency relief. www.naacp.org 8815 • Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF), 845 • NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation, (877) 743-7323 (202) 973-3000 Provides free books for children nationwide Protecting and advancing reproductive and engages children, parents, and communi- freedom and abortion access for all women ties in reading and motivational activities to through education, organizing, and advocacy. encourage a lifelong love of reading. www.ProChoiceAmericaFDN.org www.rif.org

809 • National Black Child Development 872 • Ronald McDonald House Charities®, Institute, (800) 556-2234 (630) 623-7048 Works to improve and advance the quality A bridge to family-centered health care and of life for Black children and their families resources that helps children and families heal through advocacy, education, and other out- faster and cope better. www.rmhc.org reach programs. www.nbcdi.org 8831 • Southern Poverty Law Center, 875 • National Down Syndrome Society, (888) 414-7752 (800) 221-4602 Using litigation, education, and other forms of Strives to be the national advocate for the advocacy, the SPLC works toward making the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity a Down syndrome, focusing on public policy and reality. www.splcenter.org public awareness. www.ndss.org 8826 • Thurgood Marshall College Fund, 8811 • National Trust for Historic (202) 507-4851 Preservation in the United States, TMCF provides scholarships, capacity building (800) 944-NTHP and programmatic support to students attend- A privately funded nonprofit organization that ing public historic Black colleges and universi- works to save America’s historic places. ties. www.tmcf.org www.savingplaces.org 8814 • Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, 812 • Native American Rights Fund, (800) 225-6872 (800) 447-0784 The TS Alliance supports tuberous sclerosis Provides legal representation nationwide to research, maintains a national family support Native American tribes, organizations, and network, and promotes public awareness and individuals in cases of national significance the education of medical and allied profession- involving tribal sovereignty, natural resources, als. www.tsalliance.org and human rights. www.narf.org

america’s charities 49 700 • Global Impact (800) 836-4620 www.charity.org

Global Impact focuses on making 701 • Accion International, (800) 931-9951 a tangible difference in the lives Seeks to build a financially inclusive world, of the world’s most vulnerable with access to economic opportunity for all, by citizens. Founded in 1956, Global giving people the financial tools they need to Impact represents many of the most improve their lives. www.accion.org respected U.S.-based international 703 • Africare, (202) 462-3614 development and relief charities. Every year, its charities touch more Develops self-help programs in Africa to increase food production, develop clean than 400 million lives in virtually water resources, manage the environment, every developing country through strengthen health care, and deliver emergency disaster relief, education, health assistance. www.africare.org training, and economic programs that promote self-sufficiency. They 741 • American Jewish World Service, get results by providing the tools for (800) 889-7146 people to help themselves. Works to realize human rights and end poverty in the developing world, inspired by Judaism’s You may contribute to Global commitment to justice. www.ajws.org Impact itself or directly to the member organizations listed in this 746 • American Near East Refugee Aid section. Specific donor designations (ANERA), (202) 266-9700 are honored. Designations to Advances the well-being of people in the West Global Impact, as well as general Bank, Gaza, Lebanon and Jordan. contributions, are distributed www.anera.org proportionally based on each 774 • American Society of Hematology, Inc., member charity’s designations in the 202-552-4912 campaign. Dedicated to curing blood diseases worldwide by enabling doctors in developing countries to address local hematology disease burdens. www.hematology.org

704 • AmeriCares Foundation, Inc., (800) 486-4357 Seeks to save lives and build healthier futures for people in crisis around the world through emergency response and global health programs. www.americares.org

706 • CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere), (800) 422-7385 Beginning in 1945 by delivering CARE Packages to war-torn Europe, CARE now delivers lasting solutions to poverty in 90 countries by empowering women and girls. www.care.org

50 global impact Children International

739 • ChildFund International, USA, 769 • EngenderHealth, (212) 561-8021 (800) 776-6767 Global women’s health organization committed Helps deprived, excluded, and vulnerable to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, children achieve the capacity to become young every child is wanted, and every mother has adults and leaders who bring lasting and posi- the best chance at survival. tive change in their communities. www.engenderhealth.org www.childfund.org 761 • Episcopal Relief and Development, 711 • Children International, (800) 888-3089 (855) 312-4325 Promotes lasting change to impoverished Works with more than 3 million people in nearly children by reducing their daily struggles and 40 countries to overcome poverty, hunger and providing opportunities for better health, disease through programs that utilize local education, and success. www.children.org resources and expertise. www.episcopalrelief.org 708 • Church World Service, (800) 297-1516 Works with partners to eradicate hunger and 749 • FINCA International, Inc., poverty and promote peace and justice among (202) 682-1510 the world’s most vulnerable people. Works to alleviate poverty through lasting solu- www.cwsglobal.org tions that help people build assets, create jobs, and raise their standard of living. 768 • Counterpart International, www.finca.org (571) 447-5706 Helps people build better lives and more 720 • Freedom from Hunger, (800) 708-2555 durable futures, community by community, by Combines microfinance, education, and health empowering them to build and sustain their protection services to help poor families in the own development. www.counterpart.org developing world improve their incomes, safeguard their health, and achieve food security. 740 • Doctors Without Borders USA, Inc., www.freedomfromhunger.org (888) 392-0392 An independent, international, medical humani- 770 • Handicap International, (301) 891-2138 tarian organization that delivers emergency Supports people with disabilities and other vul- aid to people affected by armed conflict, nerable groups in situations of conflict, natural epidemics and natural disasters in more than disaster, exclusion, and poverty. 70 countries. www.doctorswithoutborders.org www.handicap-international.us

758 • ECHO, Inc., (239) 567-3309 743 • Health Volunteers Overseas, Fights world hunger by using science and technol- (202) 296-0928 ogy to develop agricultural solutions to aid farm- Trains, mentors, and provides critical profes- ers in developing countries. www.echonet.org sional support to more than 3,000 healthcare providers who care for the neediest populations in more than 25 countries. www.hvousa.org

global impact 51 Freedom from Hunger

742 • Heifer Project International, and building self-reliance by providing vital (855) 948-6437 medical care; training healthcare providers; Helps poor families worldwide become rebuilding clinics; and improving water and self-sufficient by providing food- and income- sanitation. www.internationalmedicalcorps.org producing animals and training in animal 751 • International Orthodox Christian management, environmentally sound farming, Charities (IOCC), (877) 803-4622 and community development. www.heifer.org Provides humanitarian and development 713 • Helen Keller International, Inc., assistance to people in the U.S., Africa, Asia, (877) 535-5374 Europe, and the Middle East who have been Saves the sight and lives of the most vulner- devastated by man-made and natural disasters. able and disadvantaged; combats the causes www.iocc.org and consequences of blindness and malnutri- 755 • International Relief Teams, tion. www.hki.org (619) 284-7979 775 • HIAS, Inc., (212) 613-1438 Assists victims of disaster, poverty, and For more than 130 years, HIAS has been help- neglect worldwide, providing immediate relief ing refugees rebuild their lives in safety and and long-term programs including medical freedom. www.hias.org training, surgical and clinical outreach, and health promotion. www.irteams.org 771 • International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), (202) 742-1239 777 • MAP International, (912) 280-6600 Creates a brighter, more equitable future for A global health organization that partners with women and girls. ICRW empowers women, people living in conditions of poverty to save advances gender equality and fights poverty lives and develop healthier families and com- through research, capacity building, and advo- munities. www.map.org cacy. www.icrw.org 757 • Mercy Corps, (800) 292-3355 715 • International Eye Foundation, Helps families meet urgent needs after disas- (240) 290-0263 ters, then quickly helps them move from relief A global leader in sustainability programming to recovery, and ultimately resilience. changing how eye care is delivered in the www.mercycorps.org developing world through training, technical 772 • Operation Smile, (888) 677-6453 assistance, and investments in capacity building. www.iefusa.org Driven by our compassion for children, we work to repair childhood facial deformities by 776 • International Medical Corps, delivering safe, effective surgery and related (310) 826-7800 medical care directly to patients. Global humanitarian organization saving lives www.operationsmile.org

52 global impact 721 • Oxfam America, Inc., (800) 776-9326 732 • UNICEF, The U.S. Fund for, Works globally to right the wrong of poverty. (800) 367-5437 www.oxfamamerica.org We believe in a world where ZERO children die from causes we can prevent. Join us, and we 773 • Pact, Inc., (202) 466-5666 can get there. www.unicefusa.org Enables systemic solutions allowing people to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and benefit 764 • United Methodist Committee on Relief, from their natural environment, transforming (888) 252-6174 lives in almost 30 countries. To alleviate human suffering, we provide prac- www.pactworld.org tical, proactive support to the most vulnerable survivors of chronic or temporary emergencies 778 • Partners in Health, (617) 384-5465 due to natural or civil causes. www.umcor.org Seeks to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. www.pih.org 767 • Water for People, (720) 488-4590 An international organization that supports 745 • PCI-Media Impact, (212) 687-3366 the development of sustainable drinking water Combines entertainment and education prin- resources, sanitation facilities, and hygiene ciples with the reach of mass media to advance education programs in developing countries. the well-being of communities and promote www.waterforpeople.org social change. www.mediaimpact.org 759 • Women for Women International, 710 • Plan International USA, Inc., (202) 521-0016 (800) 556-7918 Helps women survivors of war and conflict Works as part of a global organization with rebuild their lives through a yearlong compre- communities in 50 developing countries to end hensive social and economic empowerment the cycle of poverty for children. program. www.womenforwomen.org www.planusa.org 736 • World Relief Corporation, 726 • Project HOPE, (800) 544-4673 (443) 451-1900 Provides sustainable improvements in health Provides emergency relief and community- around the globe through education and based solutions to alleviate poverty in 18 humanitarian assistance, with more than 92 countries, and provides assistance to refugees percent of revenues dedicated to programs. in the United States. www.worldrelief.org www.projecthope.org 760 • World Renew, (800) 552-7972 727 • Salvation Army World Service Office, Fighting poverty, hunger and injustice through (703) 684-5500 partnerships and locally originated com- Seeks to create a world where people live in munity development programs; responding safe and sustainable communities in which to disasters with emergency supplies and differences are respected and basic needs are reconstruction of homes and livelihoods. www. met. www.sawso.org worldrenew.net

779 • SEE International, (877) 937-3133 756 • World Vision, Inc., (800) 859-5437 Volunteer ophthalmologists, supported by Relief and development organization help- donated medical supplies, provide sustainable ing children worldwide by tackling causes of medical, surgical, and educational services poverty and developing access to clean water, to prevent and restore blindness to disadvan- food, health care, education, and economic taged individuals worldwide. www.seeintl.org opportunity. www.worldvision.org

766 • SOS Children’s Villages – USA, (202) 347-7920 We provide loving, stable homes for orphaned and abandoned children, and education, medical, and community strengthening programs to help empower vulnerable families. www.sos-usa.org

global impact 53 3000 • Neighbor To Nation (877) 841-6839 www.neighbortonation.org

Neighbor To Nation (NTN) represents 3024 • Alpha-1 Foundation, Inc., a broad spectrum of national and (877) 228-7321 international charitable organizations Committed to finding a cure for Alpha-1 Anti- committed to eliminating hunger, trypsin Deficiency and to improving the lives of providing vital disaster relief, people affected by Alpha-1 worldwide. improving treatment and finding www.alpha1.org cures for major illnesses, supporting 3043 • American Family Association Inc., economic development and self- (662) 844-8888 sufficiency programs around the Educates and motivates Christians through world, and addressing a wide range radio, video, internet and print to act on issues of social challenges through faith- affecting families including media indecency, based service. In the caring hands of pornography, abortion, entertainment, educa- our charities, funds are hard at work, tion, and parenting. www.afa.net building and strengthening the lives of men, women, and children in crisis. 3126 • Care Net, (800) 518-7909 Offers compassion, hope, and help to women You may contribute to Neighbor and men considering abortion by presenting To Nation as an organization realistic alternatives and Christ-centered sup- or directly to the participating port. www.care-net.org organizations listed in this section. Neighbor To Nation distributes its 3103 • Child Aid, (503) 223-3008 own designations and its share of Provides Guatemalan children an escape from general contributions to participating poverty through literacy by training teachers, charities based on a percentage librarians, improving libraries, and providing equal to each charity’s designations. thousands of Spanish-language children’s books each year. www.child-aid.org

3018 • Children’s Cancer Assistance Fund (National Children’s Cancer Society), (800) 532-6459 Provides vital financial assistance and educational resources for children battling cancer. www.thenccs.org

3004 • Children’s Hunger Relief Fund, Inc., (888) 781-1585 Saves children’s lives and shares God’s love by providing hot meals, disease-free water, health care, medicines, food-growing technology, and Christian education to suffering children worldwide. www.chrf.org

3104 • Diabetes National Research Group, (800) 877-3457 Supports medical research to find treatments, and possibly cures, for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the “silent killers” that afflicts 16 million Americans. www.diabetes-science.org

54 neighbor to nation Mercy Ships

3008 • Food for the Hungry, (800) 248-6437 3127 • Lions Club International Foundation, Helps overcome worldwide poverty by provid- (630) 571-5466 ing health, human services, disaster relief, edu- Supports Lions Clubs in 210 countries with cation, and agriculture to the impoverished to grant programs for sight, youth, health, and help their communities become self-sustaining. disaster relief projects to address the needs of www.fh.org their respective communities. www.lcif.org

3028 • Foundation Fighting Blindness, 3096 • Mercy Ships, (800) 772-7447 (800) 682-5555 Delivers free world-class healthcare to some of Funds research to discover treatments and the world’s poorest nations while training local cures for diseases that cause blindness such as surgeons and healthcare workers, increasing retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, and developing nations’ healthcare capacity. related retinal diseases. www.blindness.org www.mercyships.org

3034 • Gateway for Cancer Research, Inc., 3106 • Multiple Sclerosis National Research (888) 221-2873 Institute, (866) 676-7400 Expedites innovative, scientifically based, hu- Conducts research to understand, treat, and man research into beneficial treatment options halt the progression of multiple sclerosis and for cancer patients. related diseases. www.ms-research.org www.demandcurestoday.org 3027 • Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, 3044 • Heartbeat International, Inc., Inc., (800) 981-2663 (888) 550-7577 OI causes brittle bones that break easily. We rescue as many lives as possible, around Coughing can break ribs; falling can break a the world, through an effective network of life- leg. We help provide support for families and affirming pregnancy help, to renew communi- research for a cure. www.oif.org ties for LIFE. 3021 • Prison Fellowship Ministries, 3124 • Keep a Child Alive, (646) 762-8200 (877) 478-0100 Dedicated to providing life-saving AIDS treat- Provides programs to transform prisoners’ ment, care, nutrition, support services, and lives and help them make responsible moral love to children and families affected by HIV/ choices. Angel Tree program provides Christ- AIDS in Africa and India. mas gifts to prisoners’ children. www.keepachildalive.org www.prisonfellowship.org

3114 • Leukemia Research Foundation, Inc., 3040 • Unbound, (800) 875-6564 (888) 558-5385 Empowers children in poverty to use education Funds research to find cures for leukemia, to pave a pathway to their dreams. We partner lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes and with their families to create a brighter future. provides emotional, educational, and financial www.unbound.org. support to patients and their families. www.leukemia-research.org

neighbor to nation 55 INDEX

Use the code number after each charity’s name to complete your pledge form.

1000 Friends of Wisconsin, Inc., 248...... 18 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, Inc., 370...... 13 Abandoned Children’s Fund, 6808...... 35 Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders ABC for Health, Inc., 242...... 18 Association, Greater Wisconsin Chapter, ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, 350.....13 347...... 13 Abortion Care – Improving Women’s Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Reproductive Health and Rights: Ipas, Association, South Central Chapter, 324....13 6822...... 42 Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 8832...... 47 Abused Children’s Fund, Inc., 6868...... 35 Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Access Community Health Centers, 1154...... 27 Foundation, 6869...... 36 Access to Community, 500...... 7 Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher Center, 6763...... 36 Access to Independence, Inc., 1101...... 27 America’s Charities, 800...... 47 Accion International, 701...... 50 America’s VetDogs—the Veteran’s K-9 Corps, Action Against Hunger USA, 6797...... 35 Inc., 6878...... 36 Acts of Christian Kindness, Acts 1:8 American Association of Kidney Patients, Ministry, 6912...... 35 Inc., 6870...... 36 Adoptable Children (North American American Brain Foundation, 8833...... 47 Council), 633...... 35 American Cancer Society, Midwest Division, Advanced Employment, Inc., 1136...... 27 371...... 13 African Wildlife Foundation, 416...... 23 American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Africare, 703...... 50 Wisconsin Foundation Inc., 227...... 18 Agape Community Center of Milwaukee, American Diabetes Association, 301...... 13 Inc., 901...... 9 American Family Association Inc., 3043...... 54 Agrace HospiceCare, Inc., 1147...... 27 American Farmland Trust, 417...... 23 Aid for Starving Children, 6829...... 35 American Forests, 401...... 24 AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, Inc., American Foundation for Children with AIDS (merged with AIDS Network), 1161...... 27 (AIDS Children’s Foundation), 6782...... 36 AIDS United, 6830...... 35 American Heart Association, Inc., 1150...... 27 Alaska Conservation Foundation, 458...... 23 American Humane Association, 607...... 36 Aldo Leopold Foundation, Inc., 472...... 23 American Indian College Fund, 6751...... 36 Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Inc., 2509...... 11 American Indian Youth Running Strong, Alley Cat Allies, 6709...... 36 6764...... 36 Alliance Cancer Research and Assistance, American Jewish World Service, 741...... 50 6744...... 36 American Kidney Fund, 330...... 14 Alliance for the Great Lakes, 473...... 23 American Liver Foundation, Upper Midwest Alopecia Areata Foundation, National, 6740.. 36 Division, 360...... 14 Alpha-1 Foundation, Inc., 3024...... 54 American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest, (American Lung Association ALS Association, Wisconsin Chapter, 310...... 13 in Wisconsin), 323...... 14 Alzheimer’s and Aging Research Center, American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA), 8817...... 47 746...... 50

56 partners in giving American Red Cross, Southwest Wisconsin Boys & Girls Club of Dane County, Inc., Chapter, 1103...... 28 1178...... 28 American Society of Hematology, Inc., 774....50 Brain Injury Association of America, 6686...... 37 Americans Helping Americans, 6837...... 36 Brain Tumor Association, American (ABTA), AmeriCares Foundation, Inc., 704...... 50 6655...... 37 Amnesty International USA, 837...... 47 Bread and Water for Africa, Inc., 6873...... 37 Animal Legal Defense Fund, 6880...... 36 Breast Cancer Aid and Research Institute, Anxiety and Depression Association of 6935...... 37 America, 6641...... 36 Breast Cancer Coalition, 802...... 48 ARC Community Services, Inc., 1179...... 28 Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, 363...... 14 Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association Breast Cancer Research and Assistance (ASMBA) STAR Foundation, Inc., 6871...... 36 Fund, 6915...... 37 Arthritis and Chronic Pain Research Institute, Briarpatch Youth Services , Inc., 1107...... 28 8818...... 47 Broadscope Disability Services (fka Arthritis Foundation, 304...... 14 United Cerebral Palsy of Southeastern ASPCA: American Society for the Prevention Wisconsin), 332...... 14 of Cruelty to Animals, 650...... 37 Brother’s Brother Foundation, 6644...... 38 Autism Society of America, 6656...... 37 Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation, 386...... 14 Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, Camp Heartland, 6933...... 38 397...... 14 Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, 6898...... 38 Autoimmune Diseases Association, 683...... 37 Cancer Aid and Research Fund, 6916...... 38 Avenues to Community, Inc., 512...... 7 Cancer Curing Society (Gerson Institute), Badger Childhood Cancer Network, Inc., 6785...... 38 398...... 14 Cancer Research America—NFCR, 6736...... 38 Bat Conservation International, Inc., 467...... 24 Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation Bayview Foundation, Inc., 209...... 18 (Prevent Cancer Foundation), 858...... 48 Believe in Tomorrow National Children’s Cancer Research for Children—CureSearch, Foundation, Inc., 6645...... 37 8806...... 48 Best Buddies International, Inc., 6783...... 37 Cancer Research Fund of the Damon Runyon- Bethany Christian Services of Wisconsin, Walter Winchell Foundation, 6793...... 38 6657...... 37 Canine Companions for Independence, 613.... 38 Beyond Pesticides (National Coalition Canines for Disabled Kids, Inc., 6767...... 38 Against the Misuse of Pesticides), 420..... 24 Canopy Center, Inc. (merged with Dane Bible Believers Fellowship, Inc., 6735...... 37 County CASA), 1133...... 28 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County, CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and 1105...... 28 Relief Everywhere), 706...... 50 Big Cat Rescue, 6897...... 37 Care Net, 3126...... 54 Blind Vietnamese Children Foundation, CASA Association (Court Appointed 6766...... 37 Advocates for Abused Children), 6626..... 38 Boone and Crockett Club, 6882...... 37 Catholic Charities, Inc., Diocese of Madison, Born Free USA, United with Animal 1108...... 28 Protection Institute, 485...... 24 Center for Families, Inc., 1242...... 28 Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Center for Media and Democracy, Inc., 263....18 Wellness, 6934...... 37 Center for Resilient Cities, 249...... 18 Boy Scouts of America, National Council, 8827...... 48 Center for Veterans Issues, Ltd., 910...... 9

giving.wi.gov 57 Central City Churches, Inc., 913...... 9 Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin, Inc., 206...... 19 Centro Hispano, Inc., 1109...... 28 Clean Lakes Alliance, Inc., 1249...... 29 Challenger Center for Space Science Education, 6874...... 38 Clean Water Fund, 403...... 24 Charitable Children’s Fund of America, Inc., Clean Wisconsin, Inc., 224...... 19 6828...... 38 Coalition Against Trafficking in Women, Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund, 6875.... 38 6918...... 39 Child Aid, 3103...... 54 Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups, 232...... 19 Child Find of America, Inc., 689...... 38 Colonial Club, Inc., 1111...... 29 Child Foundation, 6814...... 38 Common Wealth Development, Inc., 204...... 19 ChildFund International, USA, 739...... 51 Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc., 1173...... 29 Childhood Cancer Research for a Cure, 6794...... 38 Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc., 1112...... 29 Childhood Leukemia Foundation, Inc., 6833...... 38 Community GroundWorks, Inc., 264...... 19 Children Awaiting Parents, Inc., 6627...... 39 Community Health Charities 300...... 13 Children International, 711...... 51 Community Partnerships, Inc., 1234...... 29 Children of Alcoholics (NACoA), 6687...... 39 Community Shares of Wisconsin, 200...... 18 Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, Community Work Services, Inc., 1113...... 29 6936...... 39 Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc., 6672...... 40 Children of the Night, 6770...... 39 Conservation and Protection of Public Lands Children’s AIDS Fund International, 6884...... 39 (Public Lands Foundation), 6696...... 40 Children’s Cancer Aid and Research Conservation Fund, The 8834...... 48 Institute, 6917...... 39 CORE/El Centro, 365...... 14 Children’s Cancer Assistance Fund (National Children’s Cancer Society), 3018...... 54 Cornucopia, Inc., 1169...... 29 Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation, Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, Inc., 6937...... 39 6803...... 40 Children’s Hunger Fund, 6842...... 39 Counterpart International, 768...... 51 Children’s Hunger Relief Fund, Inc., 3004...... 54 Covenant House, 6755...... 40 Children’s Network International, Inc., (Help Cradle of Hope Adoption Center (Adoptions the Children), 605...... 39 by Cradle of Hope), 6673...... 40 Children’s Organ Transplant Association, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, 6754...... 39 Wisconsin Chapter, 326...... 14 Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin, (dba: Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 6844...... 40 Children’s Hospital of WI Community Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Wisconsin Services), 1110...... 28 Chapter, 303...... 14 Children’s Wish Foundation International, Dane County Humane Society, 1180...... 29 6938...... 39 Dane County Parent Council, Inc., 1190...... 29 Christian Freedom International, 6801...... 39 Dane County Time Bank, 265...... 19 Christian Relief Services, Inc., 6780...... 39 Daystar, Inc., 902...... 9 Chrysalis, Inc., 228...... 18 Defenders of Wildlife, 404...... 24 Church World Service, 708...... 51 DeForest Half Century Club, Inc., (DeForest Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger Area Community and Senior Center), (CSWAB), 247...... 19 1146...... 29

58 partners in giving Delta Research and Educational Foundation, Fair Housing Center of Greater Madison, Inc., 6899...... 40 (aka Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council), 251...... 19 Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation, Inc., 6660...... 40 Fair Wisconsin Education Fund, Inc., 201...... 19 Diabetes National Research Group, 3104...... 54 FairShare CSA Coalition, Inc., 277...... 19 Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation, Faith’s Lodge, 331...... 15 895...... 48 Family Service Madison, Inc., 1121...... 30 Direct Relief International, 6716...... 40 Family Support & Resource Center, 1151...... 30 Disability Rights Wisconsin, Inc., 245...... 19 Farm Animal Reform Movement (FARM), Disabled American Veterans Charitable 6689...... 41 Service Trust, 619...... 40 Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, Doctors Without Borders USA, Inc., 740...... 51 6939...... 41 Dogs and Cats Stranded on the Streets, Feed the Children, 8812...... 48 6900...... 40 Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 865...... 48 Dogs Deserve Better Inc., 6919...... 40 FINCA International, Inc., 749...... 51 Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans, 641... 40 Fishing Has No Boundaries, Inc., 6940...... 41 Dogs for the Deaf, Inc., 6901...... 40 Food for the Hungry, 3008...... 55 Dogs on Death Row, 6877...... 40 Food Pantry of Waukesha County, Inc., 904..... 9 Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, Inc., 1115...... 29 Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics, Inc., 466...... 24 Door County Land Trust, 486...... 24 Foster Care Children and Family Fund Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin, (Partners in Foster Care), 6668...... 41 Inc., 305...... 15 Foundation Fighting Blindness, 3028...... 55 Dreamweavers, Inc., 514...... 7 Foundation for AIDS Research/AIDS Research EarthShare Wisconsin, 400...... 23 Foundation (amfAR), 382...... 15 East Madison Community Center, Inc., Foundation for End-of-Life Care, 6819...... 41 1148...... 29 Free to Breathe, 6941...... 41 East Madison/Monona Coalition of the Aging, Inc., 1152...... 29 Freedom from Hunger, 720...... 51 Easter Seals Wisconsin, Inc., 309...... 15 Freedom Inc., 266...... 19 ECHO, Inc., 758...... 51 Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve, Inc. 2510.....11 Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, 6920...... 40 Friends of Madison School & Community Recreation, 1183...... 30 Elephants Saving Elephants and Habitat Worldwide, 6921...... 41 Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 481...... 24 Employment & Training Association of Dane County, Inc., 1251...... 29 Friends of the Earth, 465...... 24 End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, 231...... 19 Friends of Wil-Mar, Inc. (Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center), 1193...... 30 Endometriosis Association, Inc., 329...... 15 Friends of Wisconsin State Parks, Inc., 211.....20 Energy Services, Inc., 1117...... 29 Galapagos Conservancy, Inc., 459...... 24 EngenderHealth, 769...... 51 Gateway for Cancer Research, Inc., 3034...... 55 Environmental and Energy Study Institute, 431...... 24 Gathering Waters Conservancy, Inc., 212...... 20 Environmental Law Institute, 419...... 24 Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools 216.....20 Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin, Genesis Social Services Corporation, 1116...... 30 1118...... 29 Gilda’s Club Madison Wisconsin, Inc., 1228.....30 Episcopal Relief and Development, 761...... 51

giving.wi.gov 59 Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland Council, Hospice Alliance Foundation, 334...... 15 Inc., 1122...... 30 Hospice Foundation of America, Inc., 681...... 42 Give Kids the World, 821...... 48 House of Peace, 911...... 10 Giving Children Hope, 6691...... 41 Housing Initiatives, Inc., 221...... 20 Global Impact, 700...... 50 Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 856...... 48 Goodman Community Center, Inc., 1181...... 30 Humane Farm Animal Care, 6820...... 42 Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin, Inc., 501...... 7 Hunger Relief Fund of Wisconsin (administered by Hunger Task Force, Inc.), Grassroots Empowerment Project, Inc., 900...... 9 218...... 20 Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Graves’ Disease and Thyroid Foundation, Inc., Wisconsin Chapter, 325...... 15 6817...... 41 “I Have A Dream” Foundation®, 8821...... 48 Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation, 314...... 15 Ice Age Trail Alliance, 474...... 24 Greenpeace Fund, Inc., 6757...... 41 IndependenceFirst, Inc., 1212...... 31 Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, 6924...... 41 Independent Charities of America, 600...... 35 Guide Dogs of America, 6662...... 41 Independent Living, Inc., 1123...... 31 Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., 6861...... 41 Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, 487...... 24 Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, Inc., 1196...... 30 Integrated Community Work, Inc., 509...... 7 Habitat for Humanity, 6925...... 41 Interchange, Inc., 908...... 10 Hancock Center for Dance/Movement Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice of Therapy, Inc., 1197...... 30 South Central Wisconsin, 267...... 20 Handicap International, 770...... 51 International Aid, Inc., 6942...... 42 Health Volunteers Overseas, 743...... 51 International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), 771...... 52 Hearing Dog, Inc., 6846...... 41 International Crane Foundation, Inc., Hearing Health Foundation, 3862...... 41 6646...... 42 Heart Disease Research Institute, 6926...... 42 International Eye Foundation, 715...... 52 Heartbeat International, Inc., 3044...... 55 International Medical Corps, 776...... 52 Heifer Project International, 742...... 52 International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), 751...... 52 Helen Keller International, Inc., 713...... 52 International Planned Parenthood Federation, Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society, 1229.....30 Western Hemisphere Region, 878...... 48 HIAS, Inc., 775...... 52 International Relief Teams, 755...... 52 Hispanic Scholarship Fund, 6738...... 42 Izaak Walton League of America, Inc., 428.... 25 Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, The, 8800...... 48 Jewish Social Services of Madison, Inc., Holt International Children’s Services, Inc., 1124...... 31 661...... 42 Journey Mental Health Center, Inc., 1137...... 31 Home Health United/Visiting Nurse Service, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Inc., 1142...... 30 International, Northeast Wisconsin Homes for Our Troops, Inc., 6818...... 42 Chapter, 356...... 15 Hope Haven—Rebos United, Inc. 1217...... 30 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, Southeast Wisconsin Hope House Building Corporation, 1235...... 30 Chapter, 355...... 15 HOPE of Wisconsin (Hospice Organization and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Palliative Experts of Wisconsin), 357...... 15 International, Western Wisconsin Chapter, 353...... 15

60 partners in giving K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers, Inc., 6928...... 42 MAP International, 777...... 52 Keep a Child Alive, 3124...... 55 March of Dimes Foundation, 335...... 16 Kennedy Heights Neighborhood Association, Marine Mammal Center, 631...... 43 Inc., 1153...... 31 Mental Health America (formerly National Kidney Cancer Association (Kidney Cancer Mental Health Association), 344...... 16 Research and Education Association), 6722...... 42 Mequon Nature Preserve, Inc., 2512...... 11 Land Trust Alliance, Inc., 456...... 25 Mercy Corps, 757...... 52 League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Mercy Ships, 3096...... 55 Education Network, Inc., 229...... 20 Mexican American Legal Defense and Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc., 213...... 20 Educational Fund, 6930...... 43 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Wisconsin Middleton Outreach Ministry, Inc., 1155...... 31 Chapter, 315...... 15 Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Leukemia Research Foundation, Inc., 3114.....55 Inc., (MACC Fund), 364...... 16 Life Navigators, Inc., 379...... 15 Midwest Environmental Advocates, Inc., 222...... 20 Lions Club International Foundation, 3127.....55 Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Literacy Network, 1127...... 31 2501...... 11 LIVESTRONG Foundation, The, 8819...... 48 Military Officers Association of America Scholarship Fund, 6850...... 43 Living Waters International (Aid for African Catholic Missions), 6864...... 42 Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, 349...... 16 Lung Cancer Alliance, 6835...... 43 Mission Without Borders, (Child Rescue International), 6688...... 43 Lung Cancer Research Foundation, Bonnie J. Addario, 6943...... 43 Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 8829...... 48 Lupus Foundation of America, Wisconsin Motorsports Charities, Inc., (NASCAR Chapter, 358...... 15 Foundation), 6890...... 43 Lussier Community Education Center, Inc., Movin’ Out, Inc., 1188...... 31 1199...... 31 Ms. Foundation for Women, 6945...... 43 Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc., 1125...... 31 Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 877...... 49 Lutheran World Relief, Inc., 6944...... 43 Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 6946...... 43 Lymphoma Foundation of America, 6889...... 43 Multiple Sclerosis National Research Lymphoma Research Foundation, 6723...... 43 Institute, 3106...... 55 Madison Area Community Land Trust Muscular Dystrophy Association, 307...... 16 Corporation, 243...... 20 NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Madison Area Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. 825...... 49 (MARC), 1168...... 31 NAACP Special Contribution Fund, 826...... 49 Madison Audubon Society, Inc., 233...... 20 NAMI Dane County, Inc., 1102...... 31 Madison Children’s Museum, 1171...... 31 NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation, Madison-area Urban Ministry Inc., (MUM), 845...... 49 1130...... 31 NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin Foundation, MADRE, Inc., 6806...... 43 269...... 20 MAGIC Foundation, 664...... 43 National Alliance on Mental Illness-NAMI Wisconsin, Inc., 312...... 16 Make A Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin, 373...... 15 National Black Child Development Institute, 809...... 49 Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America, 8823...... 48 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 6904...... 44

giving.wi.gov 61 National Down Syndrome Society, 875...... 49 Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, Inc., 477..... 25 National Foundation for Ectodermal Pact, Inc., (202) 773...... 53 Dysplasias (Skin and Dental Dysfunction Foundation), 6779...... 44 Parents of Murdered Children, Inc., 645...... 44 National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin, Partners in Health, 778...... 53 302...... 16 Pathways of Wisconsin, Inc., 510...... 8 National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Paws With A Cause, 673...... 44 Wisconsin Chapter, 313...... 16 PCI-Media Impact, 745...... 53 National Park Trust, Inc., 6694...... 44 Pearl S. Buck International, Inc., 6825...... 44 National Parks Conservation Association, 414...... 25 People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, 6601...... 44 National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation, 482...... 25 Pesticide Action Network North America, 429...... 26 National Spinal Cord Injury Association, Wisconsin, Southeast Wisconsin Chapter, Pet Partners, 345...... 16 333...... 16 Philippine Children’s Shelter, 6907...... 44 National Trust for Historic Preservation in PKD Foundation, 6777...... 44 the United States, 8811...... 49 Plan International USA, Inc., 710...... 53 National Wildlife Federation, 422...... 25 Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc., 316....16 Native American Rights Fund, 812...... 49 Polish American Congress Charitable Natural Heritage Land Trust, Inc., 475...... 25 Foundation, 636...... 44 Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, Population Connection, 842...... 49 Inc., 2507...... 11 Porchlight, Inc., 1162...... 32 Nehemiah Community Development Corp., 1141...... 31 Prevent Blindness Wisconsin, 311...... 16 Neighbor To Nation, 3000...... 54 Prison Fellowship Ministries, 3021...... 56 New Harvest Foundation, 240...... 20 Progressive Community Services, Inc., 513...... 8 North/Eastside Senior Coalition, Inc., 1156.... 32 Project Home, 230...... 21 Northwoods Land Trust, Inc., 483...... 25 Project HOPE, 726...... 53 Nuestro Mundo, Inc., 270...... 21 Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, 6728...... 44 Ocean Conservancy, Inc., 418...... 25 Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 8835...... 49 Omega School, Inc., 1131...... 32 Rainforest Alliance, Inc., 433...... 26 Open Door Café at St. John Cathedral, 914.....10 Rape Crisis Center, 215...... 21 Operation Fresh Start, Inc., 1164...... 32 Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network Operation Smile, 772...... 52 (RAINN), 6778...... 44 Operation USA, 635...... 44 Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF), 8815...... 49 Organization for Autism Research, Inc. REAP Food Group, 271...... 21 (Autism Intervention and Treatment Research), 6734...... 44 RENEW Wisconsin, 479...... 26 Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, Inc., RESOLVE—The National Infertility Association, 3027...... 55 399...... 17 Outreach Community Health Centers 327...... 16 Responsive Solutions, Inc., 515...... 8 OutReach, Inc., 210...... 21 Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation, Inc., 616...... 45 Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance, 8830...... 49 River Alliance of Wisconsin, Inc., 254...... 21 Oxfam America, Inc., 721...... 53 River Food Pantry, Inc., 1232...... 32

62 partners in giving Riverwest Food Pantry, 915...... 10 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, (American Lebanese Syrian Associated Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Inc., Charities, Inc.), 359...... 17 6730...... 45 St. Vincent de Paul Society of Milwaukee, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern 906...... 10 Wisconsin, 374...... 17 St. Vincent de Paul Society, District Council Ronald McDonald House Charities of of Madison, 1221...... 32 Madison, Inc., 1170...... 32 Stoughton Area Resource Team, Inc., 1213..... 32 Ronald McDonald House Charities®, 872...... 49 Sunshine Place, Inc., 1239...... 33 RSVP of Dane County, Inc., (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), 1167...... 32 Surfrider Foundation, 462...... 26 Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center, Inc., Sustain Dane, Inc., 272...... 21 1240...... 32 Tenant Resource Center, Inc., 217...... 21 Salvation Army World Service Office, 727...... 53 The ARC-Dane County, 1104...... 28 Scenic America, 435...... 26 The ARC—Wisconsin Disability Association, Science Olympiad, 675...... 45 308...... 14 Search Dog Foundation, National Disaster, The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin, Inc., 6853...... 45 907...... 10 Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern The Nature Conservancy, 411...... 25 Wisconsin, 1159...... 32 The Peregrine Fund, 471...... 25 SEE International, 779...... 53 The Prairie Enthusiasts, 478...... 26 Seeing Eye, Inc., 6790...... 45 The Progressive, 253...... 21 Semper Fi Fund, 6821...... 45 The Rainbow Project, Inc., 1214...... 32 SEVA Foundation, 6854...... 45 The Ridges Sanctuary, Inc., 2513...... 12 Sierra Club Foundation, John Muir Chapter, Inc., 234...... 21 The Road Home Dane County, Inc., 1186...... 32 Simpson Street Free Press, 1184...... 32 The Salvation Army of Dane County, 1138...... 32 Sisters Network Inc., 6839...... 45 The Trevor Project, 6894...... 45 Skin Cancer Foundation, 6855...... 45 The Unforgotten, 6866...... 45 Soldiers’ Angels, 6931...... 45 Three Gaits, Inc., 1176...... 33 SOS Children’s Villages—USA, 766...... 53 Thurgood Marshall College Fund, 8826...... 49 South Central Wisconsin Affiliate of the TMJ Association, Ltd., 6760...... 45 Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 362...... 17 TransCenter for Youth, Inc., 2514...... 12 South Madison Coalition of the Elderly, Inc., Transplants, National Foundation for, 6789....46 1158...... 32 Triangle Community Ministry, Inc., 1198...... 33 Southeastern Wisconsin Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 368...... 17 Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, 8814...... 49 Southern Poverty Law Center, 8831...... 49 Unbound, 3040...... 56 Special Forces Family Fund, 6947...... 45 UNICEF, The U.S. Fund for, 732...... 53 Special Olympics Wisconsin, Inc., 505...... 8 UNIDOS Against Domestic Violence, Inc., 255...... 21 Special Operations Warrior Foundation, 6893...... 45 United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County, 306...... 17 Spinal Cord Injury Network International, 6827...... 45 United Methodist Committee on Relief, 764...... 53 St. Ben’s Community Meal, 912...... 10 United Way of Blackhawk Region (Formerly United Way of North Rock County), 1230...... 33

giving.wi.gov 63 United Way of Dane County 1100...... 27 Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation, 279.....22 United Way of Green County, 1237...... 33 Wisconsin Institute for Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia, Inc. 1250...... 33 United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth Counties, 1248...... 33 Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association, 2506...... 12 Urban League of Greater Madison, Inc., 1129...... 33 Wisconsin Literacy, Inc., 260...... 22 Variety – The Children’s Charity of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice, 322...... 17 Inc., 275...... 22 Vera Court Neighborhood Center, Inc., 1182... 33 Wisconsin Parkinson Association, 378...... 17 Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation, 6795... 46 Wisconsin Wetlands Association, 262...... 22 VSA Wisconsin, Inc., 506...... 8 Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation, Inc., 352...... 17 Water for People, 767...... 53 Wisconsin Women’s Network, Inc., 223...... 22 Water.org, 6807...... 46 Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the West Madison Senior Coalition, Inc., 1149...... 33 Americas, Inc., 6746...... 46 West Wisconsin Land Trust, Inc., 480...... 26 Women for Women International, 759...... 53 Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., 6948...... 46 Women in Transition, Inc., 239...... 22 Wildlife Conservation Fund of America Work Plus, Inc., 516...... 8 6731...... 46 Workers’ Rights Center, Inc., 1191...... 33 Wildlife Conservation Society, 463...... 26 Working Capital for Community Needs, Inc., Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service 276...... 22 Dogs (WAGS), Inc., 1175...... 33 World Relief Corporation, 736...... 53 Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health, 278...... 21 World Renew, 760...... 53 Wisconsin Association for Environmental World Society for the Protection of Animals, Education, 2502...... 12 6747...... 46 Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, World Vision, Inc., 756...... 53 320...... 17 World Wildlife Fund, Inc., 424...... 26 Wisconsin Badger Camp, Inc., 508...... 8 WORT – 89.9 FM Community Radio (Back Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Porch Radio Broadcasting, Inc.), 226...... 22 250...... 21 Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation (EOD Wisconsin Conservation Voters Institute Warrior Foundation), 6910...... 46 (Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Institute), 274...... 21 Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation, 6895...... 46 Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., 273...... 22 YMCA of Dane County, Inc., 1144...... 33 Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, YWCA of Madison, Inc., 1145...... 33 Inc., 220...... 22 ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer, 346...... 17 Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, 258...... 22 Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation Inc., 377...... 17 Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, Inc., 259...... 22 Wisconsin Environmental Education Foundation, 2500...... 11 Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, Inc., 484...... 26 Wisconsin Family Ties, Inc., 246...... 22

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