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HUMANITY Domestic Voilence/ Human Trafficking/ Homelessness/ At Risk/ Trauma Support "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." ~ Edmund Burke
Ahimsa House: Helps the human and animal victims of domestic violence across Georgia reach safety together. www.ahimsahouse.org DOCUMENTARY	Polaris Project: An organization in the U.S. combating all forms of human trafficking. www.polarisproject.org Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888	Safe World For Women: An international organization that promotes justice & dignity for women & children worldwide. www.asafeworldforwomen.org
Talk To Your Daughters AND Your Sons ~ National Teen Dating Violence Hotline: 1-866-331-9474 www.loveisrespect.org It's Not Just Domestic Violence: The Beginner's Guide To 16 Types of Violence Against Women: The Pixel Project	To Report A Sighting Of A Missing Child: 24 Hour Line 1-800-843-5678 or Log On To www.missingkids.com Do you suspect a child is being abused? Call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD
Stand Up For Kids: Helps to rescue homeless & at-risk youth in cities across America. It is run almost entirely by volunteers. www.standupforkids.org PAVEMENT: The Travelers VIDEO	Spectrum Youth & Family Services: A leader in homeless youth programs that has been offering shelter and community to at-risk and homeless youth since 1970. www.spectrumvt.org	Fugees Family: A nonprofit organization working with child survivors of war through the power of soccer. www.fugeesfamily.org
Helping children who have been in trauma either because of wars, natural disasters, poverty, or abuse. www.opsafeintl.com	The ArtReach Foundation: To influence & assist, through creative espressive arts therapies, the growth & development of children & adults who have experienced the traumatic effects of war, violence, &/or natural disaster. www.artreachroundation.org	Mitzvah Circle Foundation: Provides support to individuals & families during difficult times. www.mitzvahcircle.org
HEALTH
Inspire: Online health & wellness communities for patients & caregivers. www.inspire.com Treatment Diaries: An online resource providing real information exchange between people coping with or caring for anyone with a chronic illness or rare disease. www.treatmentdiaries.com	Dream Foundation: National wish-granting organization for adults whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals & their families who are battling life-threatening illness. www.dreamfoundation.org Samaritans Offering Support: Dedicated to helping alleviate catastrophic medical expenses for middle class Americans. www.sosmd.org SOS Hope Store: #GiveHope To Others www.soshopestore.org	Angel Flight: Arranges free air transportation for any legitimate charitable, medically related need. www.angelflight.com www.angelflightne.org www.angelflightcentral.org www.angelflightse.org FREE Skin Cancer Screening Locator via The American Academy of Dermatology: LOCATOR
Ask the Geneticist: A collaborative efforts on behalf of the genetics departments at Emory University & the University of Alabama Birmingham to answer questions about genetics. www.genetics.emory.edu/ask/ask.php Children's R.A.R.E. Disease Network: A collaborative project to share & advance knowledge about rare diseases among medical professionals, researchers, patients, parents, advocates & the general public. www.crdnetowrk.org	www.rarediseases.org Rare, orphan & neglected diseases. Check Orphan offers an interactive platform for these diseases & enable visitors to the site to be updated daily on news & interact with people internationally. www.checkorphan.getreelhealth.com//?from=checkorphan.org	Research, education & support for all types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. www.ehlersdanlosnetwork.org National Ehlers-Danlos Foundation: Resource for those affected by all types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. www.ednf.org Our Life With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome INFORMATION/ BLOG
A comprehensive resource for people and families living with Williams syndrome as well as doctors, researchers and educators. www.williams-syndrome.org Adventures with BabyJ and Bean: www.babyjandbean.com	P.A.N.D.A.S Network: Pediatric Autoimmune Illness Associated with Streptococci www.pandasnetwork.org A social support network for Crohn's Disease patients, family & friends. www.crohnsdiseasesn.com	Broken Hearts of the Big Bend: An organization for families affected by congenital heart defects & other pediatric heart diseases. www.brokenheartsflorida.org The Vasculitis Foundation: Supports & empowers patients through education, awareness, & research. www.vasculitisfoundation.org National MS Society: Resources for people with MS & their families. Local chapters. www.nationalmssociety.org MS Village: Valuable information and support for people with MS and people affected by MS. www.msvillagecanada.ca
Dedicated to the prevention of osteoporosis & broken bones, the promotion of strong bones for life & the reduction of human suffering through programs. www.nog.org	National Kidney Registry: Facilitating living donor transplants & improving the lives of those facing kidney failure. www.kidneyregistry.org Support ~ Information ~ Resources	MDS Foundation: International organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment & study of myelodysplastic sndromes. www.mds-foundation.org Funding research to find cures for cancer.
Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. www.lls.org	Boarding for Breast Cancer: "Early Detection + Active Lifestyle = Best Prevention" ~ Excellent site for information, support, etc.. www.b4bc.org Journeying Beyond Breast Cancer: Making sense of the cancer experience; a personal journey. www.beyondbreastcancer.wordpress.com	Cinco Vidas: Setting the Standard for Safe Self-Care ~ A great site for information, resources & support. www.cincovidas.com Journeying Beyond Breast Cancer's two-part Interview with author, Britta Aragon INTERVIEW The New Book "When Cancer Hits" by Britta Aragon is available now on Amazon or www.CincoVidas.com
Wings of Angels: Gift baskets designed for those coping with cancer, other illness, recovery, loss, etc.. Check out the new Tender Talk basket for children that is designed to help explain a cancer diagnosis to children. www.recoverwithangels.com Layers of Love: Comforting chemotherapy patients one blanket at a time. www.layersoflove.com Cleaning For A Reason Foundation: National organization dedicated to providing clean homes to women undergoing cancer treatment. www.cleaningforareason.org	Camp Sunshine: Enriching the lives of children with cancer & their families through recreational, educational, & support programs. ~ www.mycampsunshine.com Lighthouse Family Retreat: Serves children with cancer and their families at a seaside retreat helping them to laugh, restore family relationships and find hope in God. www.lighthousefamilyretreat.org Cure Search For Children's Cancer: Funds & supports children's cancer research & provides information & resources to all of those affected by children's cancer. www.curesearch.org	An International family of camps & programs that provide life changing experiences to children with serious medical conditions, always free of charge. www.holeinthewallcamps.org Ocean Cure: Provides surf camps to medically fragile & at-risk youth. www.indojaxsurfschool.com
Physician house-call service for Metro Atlanta. "Bringing Wellness Home". www.homephysiciancare.com	A project in holistic medical care based on the belief that one cannot separate the health of the individual from the health of the family, community, the world, & the health care system itself. Care is free. www.patchadams.org	Easter Seals Disability Services: Support for children & adults with disabilities. www.easterseals.com Canine Assistants: Trains and provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities or other special needs. www.canineassistants.org
Gabriel's Angels: Delivers healing pet therapy to abused, neglected and at-risk children, nurturing their ability to love and trust, thereby freeing them from the cycle of violence. www.gabrielsangels.org Spirit of Autism: A resource for parents, caregivers, and emergency responders dealing with Autism, ADHD, and other neurological disorders. www.spiritofautism.org Autism Society of America Resources, support & information for those affected by Autism. Local chapters. www.autism-society.org	Offers free surfing camps for autistic children. www.surfershealing.org Asperger's Association of New England: "To foster awareness, respect, acceptance, & support for individuals with AS & related conditions and their families." www.aane.org	Autism Key: Autism Key is run by parents and for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders & offers resources and support to the autism and special needs communities. www.autismkey.com US Autism & Asperger Assn.: Autism & Asperger education, support & solutions. "Providing the opportunity for individuals with Autism spectrum disorders to achieve thier full potential." www.usautism.org
The nation's largest autism science & advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. www.autismspeaks.org	Autism Women's Network: Provides effective supports to autistic females of all ages through a sense of community, advocacy & resources. www.autismwomensnetwork.org	Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association: Nonprofit corporation dedicated to education, research & advocacy for nonverbal learning disorders. www.nlda.org
Aspire: Serves people with disabilites across their lifetime, from infants to seniors. www.aspireofillinois.com	Bring Change 2 Mind: Provides information & support for those affected by mental illness, as well as information that combats stigma for those who have misconceptions about mental illness. www.bringchange2mind.org	To Write Love On Her Arms: Dedicated to presenting hope & finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. www.twloha.org