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3 "A" Bereavement Foundation
Strives to convey the importance of recognizing bereavement services as a basic and vital need for less fortunate residents throughout the Houston community - not for the benefit of the deceased, but to provide a hope and a future for their surviving loved ones.
www.3abereavement.org
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ALS Association Texas Chapter
To lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig's Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.
www.alsa-texas.org
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Alzheimer's Association, Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter
Working to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
www.alz.org/texas
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American Heart Association
Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
www.heart.org
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Avondale House
To provide children and young adults with autism the education and training to develop to their fullest potential. Provide educational services to children with autism. To that end, we operate a year-round day school where we serve about 55 students from more than 12 different school districts, ranging in age from 3 to 21 years old. We also have a smaller day habilitation program for young adults, where clients receive training in daily living skills and pre-vocational activities.
www.avondalehouse.org
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Back on My Feet
Back on My Feet (BoMF) is a national for-purpose 501(c)3 organization that uses running to help those experiencing homelessness change the way they see themselves so they can make real change in their lives that results in employment and independent living.
Our mission is not to create runners within the homeless population, but to use running to create self-sufficiency in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. The program's success is measured by how many Members achieve independence through employment and housing.
www.backonmyfeet.org
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Bering Omega Community Services
Bering Omega Community Services exists to nurture the well being, and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of persons affected by HIV/AIDS through compassionate health care and social services.
www.beringomega.org
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Best Buddies Texas
Best Buddies Texas is dedicated to creating one-to-one friendships, social inclusion, integrated employment opportunities and leadership development to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
www.bestbuddiestexas.org
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Bo's Place
Bo's Place exists to enhance the lives of those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
www.bosplace.org
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Buffalo Bayou Partnership
The Buffalo Bayou Partnership is the Houston non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing and transforming Buffalo Bayou, our city's most significant natural resource. The Partnership coordinates the integration of major amenities, restoration and beautification projects into the Bayou greenbelt, and seeks ways to increase community involvement through pedestrian, boating and biking amenities; educational, volunteer and recreational activities and tours; permanent and temporary art installations and other natural and built attractions.
www.buffalobayou.org
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C Different Foundation
The C Different Foundation works to create opportunity, for visually impaired athletes, to participate in athletic events. C Different also seeks out other types of opportunities for our athletes to share their message. CDF promotes total integration - not separateness - for blind and visually impaired athletes for the benefit of society in all countries worldwide.
www.CDifferent.org
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The Cade R. Alpard Foundation for Pediatric Liver Disease
Cade's Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose purpose is to find a cure for pediatric liver disease.
www.cadesfoundation.org
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CanCare, Inc.
CanCare provides free one-on-one emotional support to cancer patients and their family members across Houston, the United States, and world. CanCare matches cancer patients or caregivers with highly trained volunteers who know first-hand the physical, emotional, and spiritual turmoil that someone newly diagnosed and their family are experiencing.
www.cancare.org
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Child Advocates, Inc.
Child Advocates, Inc. mobilizes court appointed volunteers to break the vicious cycle of child abuse. We speak up for abused children who are lost in the system and guide them into safe environments where they can thrive.
www.childadvocates.org
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Citizens For Animal Protection
Sheltering, rescuing and placing homeless animals in loving homes. Advocating respect and compassion for all animal life - speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves. Providing humane education to prevent animal cruelty and raise awareness in the community of the needs of animals.
www.cap4pets.org
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Collaborative for Children
Collaborative for Children is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to building a strong educational foundation for young children to succeed in school and life. We work with decision makers, early childhood educators, and parents to help secure Houston's future by removing barriers to high-quality early education.
www.collabforchildren.org
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Covenant House Texas
Founded in 1983, we offer shelter and services to homeless and at-risk youth under the age of 21. Based on the belief that all children and youth have a right to love, respect and genuine concern, our mission is to offer homeless and runaway youth a safe haven from the dangers of street life and abuse as well as provide them with the necessary skills, training, and emotional support to choose positive life alternatives and develop into self-sufficient adults. After more than 28 years, Covenant House Texas remains the only organization in Texas providing an extensive continuum of care to homeless youth. We are open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
www.covenanthousetx.org
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
To assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.
www.cff.org/Chapters/txgulf
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Down Syndrome Association Of Houston
The Down Syndrome Association of Houston's mission is to create awareness and acceptance of children and adults with Down syndrome through advocacy, socialization, education and medical outreach. We envision a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations, and become accepted as a wonderfully normal part of a very diverse community.
www.dsah.org
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Dress for Success Houston
The mission of Dress for Success Houston is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. The mission of the Professional Women's Group (PWG) is to provide employed Dress for Success women the partnership of support, practical information and inspiration to achieve self-defined success in career and life.
www.dressforsuccess.org/houston
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Easter Seals of Greater Houston
Founded in 1946, Easter Seals Greater Houston serves individuals with ALL types of disabilities, as well as their families. Through a staff of over 100+ professionals, we serve more than 6,000 families annually through direct services in Houston and surrounding counties and reach over 23,00 monthly through our program websites.
www.eastersealshouston.org
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Elves & More
By providing bicycles, we drive intervention (keeping children in school and out of trouble), strengthen education (through earn-a-bike contracts) and build health and fitness as they ride to build muscle, burn fat and strengthen their cardiovascular systems.
www.elvesandmore.org
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Epilepsy Foundation of Texas
The Epilepsy Foundation leads the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy.
www.eftx.org
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Houston Aphasia Recovery Center
The Houston Aphasia Recovery Center (HARC) is a non-profit wellness center for persons with aphasia. We offer language-based programs which provide various opportunities for participants to further their language recovery in a supportive environment. By coming to HARC, our members gain communication confidence to live successfully with aphasia and to improve their overall quality of life.
www.harctx.org
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Houston Area Parkinson Society
HAPS improves the quality of life for those affected by Parkinson's disease through services, education and advocacy.
www.hapsonline.org
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Houston Area Women's Center
The Women's Center helps individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence in their efforts to move their lives forward. We provide shelter, counseling and advocacy to support them in building lives free from the effects of violence.
www.hawc.org
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Houston Center for Literacy
Houston Center for Literacy's mission is to lead and mobilize a coalition of literacy providers and resources to improve the literacy landscape of Houston.
www.houliteracy.org
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Houston Food Bank
The Houston Food Bank is the largest source of food for hunger relief charities in 18 southeast Texas counties. A network of nearly 500 food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers and other agencies, feeding a total of 137,000 people each week, provides more than 65 million pounds of food and prepared meals annually.
www.houstonfoodbank.org
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Houston Marathon Foundation
Support the advancement of running as an element of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. To support people, projects and ideas that promote an understanding of, access to, and/or participation in running as part of a physical fitness regimen. Provide grants for innovative thinking and research in the creation of running-related programs that will lead to effective community-based health initiatives.
www.houstonmarathonfoundation.com
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Houston SPCA
Founded in 1924, the Houston SPCA provides the most comprehensive array of animal adoption, shelter, rescue, rehabilitation, and other programs and services in the Gulf Coast area. We are committed to giving animals a second chance at life and intervene on behalf of more than 100,000 animals each year, including native wildlife; exotic species such as lions, tigers and bears; as well as companion animals like dogs and cats;, small mammals such as guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits; and horses and farm animals like cows, goats, sheep, and pigs. All programs and services offered by the Houston SPCA -- excluding adoptions, pet-training classes and Critter Camp -- are free of charge, and we proudly place 100% of our healthy, behaviorally sound animals into lifelong new homes.
www.houstonspca.org
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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
JDRF's mission has been constant since it was founded four decades ago: to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Until a cure is found, JDRF is also committed to working tirelessly to develop new and better treatments to improve the lives of people who have type 1 diabetes and keep them as healthy as possible.
www.jdrf.org/houston
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
www.teamintraining.org/txg
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Living Water International
Provide clean, safe drinking water in developing countries; provide education in health, sanitation and hygiene practices in an effort to eliminate disease; provide disaster relief.
www.water.cc
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Lupus Foundation of America, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
The LFA supports individuals and families affected by lupus, improving the diagnosis and treatment of the disease through research, education, awareness, and support programs for health professionals and the public.
www.lupustexas.org
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Marathon Kids
Marathon Kids® is a free, running/walking, nutrition and schoolyard gardening program for K-5th graders. We build a joyful community around children and are quickly accepted into public, private and home schools as an innovative and celebratory fitness program resonating with the child...and with the child's family. The child develops the love and habit of moving through space and carries forward the power of a muscular, nutritional and psychological well-being.
www.marathonkids.org
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Memorial Hermann Foundation
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System is a not-for-profit, community-owned, healthcare system, dedicated to providing high quality health services in order to improve the health of the people in Southeast Texas. The proceeds from the 2012-2013 Run for a Reason Program will benefit Memorial Hermann Life Flight, the only hospital-based air ambulance serving Houston and surrounding communities.
www.memorialhermannfoundation.org
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Memorial Park Conservancy
Memorial Park Conservancy is dedicated to the preservation of the native habitat of Memorial Park for future generations; to the public use, enjoyment and education in accordance with conditions of the conveyance to the city by the Hogg family; and to the on-going support of the Houston Parks Department.
www.memorialparkconservancy.org
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National Kidney Foundation
National Kidney Foundation provides kidney health education, conducts early detection screenings for those at risk, vigorously advocates for kidney patients and their families through public policy and legislative action, and supports organ donation and research into new ways to prevent and treat kidney disease.
www.kidney.org
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Open Door Mission
Open Door Mission is a faith and evidence based recovery and rehabilitation facility dedicated to transforming the lives of the most severely addicted, destitute, homeless and disabled men in our community.
www.opendoorhouston.org
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Organization for Autism Research
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is committed to improving lives by funding practical research studies and providing valuable resources that address the challenges individuals with autism and their families, teachers and caregivers confront daily.
www.researchautism.org/news/run/races/Houston2014.asp
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Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy's mission is to end Duchenne. We accelerate research, raise our voices in Washington, demand optimal care for all young men, and educate the global community.
www.parentprojectmd.org
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The Parish School
The Parish School mission is to identify, educate and empower children who have language and learning differences
www.parishschool.org
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Pink Ribbons Project
Pink Ribbons Project promotes breast health, saves lives and improves the quality of life for those touched by breast cancer.
www.pinkribbons.org
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Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services
Since its beginnings in 1903 as an orphanage, Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services has been providing residential care and other services to children and families with no place else to turn. Whether it's through one of our group homes, a foster home, adoption, our Child and Family Program, or the Advanced Education and Aftercare Program, we do all we can to help show the children in our care that they are beloved children of God.
www.pchas.org
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REACH Unlimited
Dedicated to providing quality support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
www.reachunlimited.org
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Ronald McDonald House Houston
Houston's Ronald McDonald House offers a home away from home providing care, compassion and hope to families with seriously ill children being treated in Texas Medical Center member institutions.
www.rmhhouston.org
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San Jose Clinic
To provide quality healthcare and education to those with limited access to such services in an environment which respects the dignity of each person.
www.sanjoseclinic.org
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SEARCH Homeless Services
Helping people move from the street, into jobs, and safe, stable housing.
www.searchhomeless.org
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Sheltering Arms Senior Services
Sheltering Arms Senior Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and well-being of older adults and their family caregivers. Its mission is to promote the dignity and independence of older adults through service, advocacy and support for caregivers.
www.shelteringarms.org
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Snowdrop Foundation
Provides funding for continued pediatric cancer research at Texas Children's Cancer Center and scholarships for college bound pediatric cancer patients and childhood cancer survivors.
www.snowdropfoundation.org
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Spaulding for Children
Providing children in need of a loving home with the joy of having one. Finding nurturing families for children who have endured abuse, neglect or abandonment.
www.spauldingforchildren.org
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, is dedicated to finding cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay.
www.stjude.org
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Sunshine Kids Foundation
The Sunshine Kids Foundation provides exciting, positive group activities for children with cancer, so they may once again do what kids are meant to do...have fun and celebrate life!
www.sunshinekids.org
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Houston Affiliate
Our promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
www.komen-houston.org
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Team Red, White & Blue
Team RWB's mission is to enrich the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.
www.teamrwb.org
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Texas Center for the Missing
Texas Center for the Missing brings hope and healing to the missing and their families through crisis intervention, prevention, and community education.
www.thetexascenter.org
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The Todd Krampitz Foundation
The Todd Krampitz Foundation focuses on life by increasing donor awareness and education to end blood, marrow, organ and tissue shortages.
www.tkfoundation.org
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Vanessa's Big Heart Foundation
To support research into the causes and cures for childhood heart disease, and improve the quality of life for families coping with related conditions.
www.bigheartfoundation.org
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The Women's Home
The mission of The Women's Home is to help women in crisis regain their self-esteem and dignity, empowering them to return to society as productive, self-sufficient individuals.
www.thewomenshome.org
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Young Texans Against Cancer
Young Texans Against Cancer (YTAC) is an independent, nonprofit organization comprised of young men and women who have either lost or witnessed a loved one fighting cancer or are seeking to become more actively involved in the cancer community. We raise funds for local research and support organizations, using our member base to increase awareness of volunteer organizations and helping to educate our community on cancer research
www.ytac.org
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