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GIVE "THE GIFT OF LIFE." BE A BLOOD DONOR TODAY:
The New York Blood Center is seeking donors to give the "gift of life." Please visit the New York Blood Center to find out how and where to donate....www.nybloodcenter.org
"A Million Thanks" began as a school project in 2004 by then-15 year old Shauna Fleming in Southern California. Today, it is a year-round campaign to gather "thanks" in the form of cards and letters to our military men and women who are serving our country. In 2006, "A Million Thanks" reached a goal of 2.6 million thank you letters for our troops. To learn how individuals, schools, civic organizations and business can get involved, please visit www.AMillionThanks.org.
Long Island Jewish Medical Center seeks volunteers with Cystic Fibrosis to participate in a research study involving treatment. Qualified volunteers will partcipate in the study at no cost to them. For more information, call Dr. Rubin Cohen at (516) 465-5400.
Morry's Camp is a non-profit youth development organization helping kids who are growing up in tough inner-city neighborhoods. In the face of real challenges, 100% graduate from high school, and 80% attend college. Through summers at Morry's Camp and year-round programs, young people are prepared to become successful adults. Please call (914) 592-3055 or visit www.morryscamp.org, a place to dream and make that dream become a reality!
New York City Foreclosure Prevention Helpline, has been launched by Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. to assist New Yorkers struggling to overcome burdensome mortgage payments and threatened with foreclosure. For advice and help, call (212) 669-4600.
C.H.A.S.E. For Life, founded in 2005, is a New Jersey-based non-profit organization dedicated to saving children's lives. Their mission is to promote the education of infant and child CPR and Choking Maneuvers by raising safety awareness within communities nationwide. What you learn today could save your child's life! Learn more. Visit the C.H.A.S.E. For Life website for important life-saving information: www.chaseforlife.org.
The Kortney Rose Foundation was founded in 2006 by the parents of 9 year old Kortney Gillette who died from a brain tumor. The New Jersey-based non-profit organization is dedicated to raising funds to support research and education related to the treatment and cure of pediatric brain tumors, the #1 cancer-related cause of death in children under the age of 20. Research for pediatric brain tumors is highly underfunded and The Kortney Rose Foundation is endeavoring to change that. Three fundraising events are being held in 2007 to benefit the pediatric brain tumor research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Please visit www.KortneyRoseFoundation.org.
One Brick provides support to local non-profit and community groups by creating a unique social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. One Brick enables people to get involved, have an impact and have fun, without the requirements of individual long-term commitments. To learn about about One Brick's New York City Chapter, please visit their website at www.onebrick.org.
Mariska Hargitay-Star of NBC's "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" talks about Safe Horizon's role in preventing dating abuse: You don't have to be a detective on "Law and Order" to see the hidden signs of an abusive relationship. If you are constantly put down and threatened by your romantic partner, empower yourself and get help. You deserve respect! If you or someone you know is being abused, call Safe Horizon at 800-621-HOPE for confidential advice and services, and visit www.safehorizon.org to learn more.
The Hope & Heroes Children's Cancer Fund is an independent charity that supports the Herbert Irving Child & Adolescent Oncology Center at Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian. The mission is to provide the highest standard of pediatric care to infants and children diagnosed with caner or serious blood disorders, and to promote scientific research dedicated to eradicating these dreadful diseases within a family-centered environment. Please visit www.hopeandheroes.org.
Buddies of New Jersey, Inc., founded in 1985, is a community-based non-profit resource center offering a network of support for people living with HIV/AIDS in Bergen and Passaic Counties. Buddies' mission is to provide support, education and services to people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Services include case management, substance abuse, a housing residence, and a food bank. For more information, please visit www.njbuddies.org or call 800-508-7577.
The Manhattan Adult ADD/ADHD Support Group has provided guidance and a sense of community to adults with ADD/ADHD since 1992. For more information, please visit www.maaddsg.org
New Jersey Reads, The Foundation for Literacy says, believe it or not, 1 out of 5 New Jersey adults is unable to read the morning paper. They can't read and write well enough to interpret a want ad, never mind fill out a job application. They can't understand a medicine bottle or a road sign. Isn't that astounding? New Jersey Reads, The Foundation for Literacy, supports vital programs that teach people to read, thus giving them more opportunities. Won't you help? Visit www.NewJerseyReads.org to make a donation and change a life through literacy.
The New York City Fire Department Soccer Club is dedicated to the memory of Firefighter Sergio G. Villaneuva (July 4, 1968-September 11, 2001). The club is made up of firefighters from all five boroughs of New York City. The purpose of the team is to promote camaraderie and physical fitness through the sport of Soccer. For more information, please visit www.fdnysoccer.com
Mentoring USA provides structured, one-to-oen mentoring to at-risk youth who are experiencing difficulty or failure in school and in foster care, homeless youth, youth new to the U.S. and those experiencing family trauma. Call (212) 400-8294 or visit their website at www.mentoringusa.org
Staten Island Project Homefront is a not-for-profit volunteer organization that supports military members from Staten Island serving in Iraq and Afghanistan by sending them much-needed items ranging from toiletries and photos from home, to metal detectors and camp showers, as well as providing assistance to their families back at home. For information call (781)-981-9254 or visit www.siprojecthomefront.org
The Fresh Air Fund Registration Begins! Summer is right around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about The Fresh Air Fund. The Fund is currently registering boys and girls, six to 12 years old in all five boroughs for free summer vacations in the homes of volunteer host families in 13 northeastern states, or at the five Fresh Air Camps in upstate New York. For more information, visit www.freshair.org or call (800) 367-0003.
The Partnership for a Drug Free America works to reduce illicit drug use and to help people, including youth, live healthy and drug-free lives. Need Help? Get Help! www.drugfree.org.
The Double Discovery Center of Columbia University is a not-for-profit youth service agency helping low-income, first-generation college-bound young people graduate high school and gain admission to colleges and universities. www.doublediscovery.org
rock CAN roll, Inc., is a Long Island-based, non-profit hunger relief organization that helps restock dwindling shelves at local food pantries, soup kitchens, safe homes and shelters by coordinating the collection of canned food and household items at concerts, school, corporate and other events. Call (516) 822-3457 or visit their website at www.rockcanroll.org.
HOME GROUND. We Care! Home Ground reaches out to 9/11 rescue and recovery workers who may continue to feel the impacts of the loss of peers and/or the stressful conditions of that unique work. Home Ground services are available to FDNY, FDNY-EMS, volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMS, NYPD, MTA, PAPD, correction officers, court officers, construction workers and health care workers. For more information, click on the link www.homeground.org.
WORLD TRADE CENTER FAMILY CENTER. A program of South Nassau Communities Hospital that supports families who lost a loved one in the attacks of September 11, 2001. For help and information, please call (516) 678-2700 or click on their weblink www.wtcfamilycenter.org.
The Leary Firerighters Foundation established by actor, writer and director Denis Leary, provides funding and resources for fire departments to obtain the best equipment, technology and training, as well as resources for the families of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. www.learyfirefighters.org.
Creative Heartwork is a New Jersey-based organization that utilizes the power of the arts to heal children who have experienced trauma, loss, serious illness or disabilities by helping them reframe their experiences, channel their emotions, enhance resiliency, experience pride in their accomplishments, and build self esteem. Call (973)889-0809 or click on their link www.creativeheartwork.org
DAWN Center for Independent Living, serving Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey, promotes the Independent Living movement which seeks to change attitudes and beliefs which perpetuate dependence. DAWN Center empowers people with disabilities to take control of their own lives. Call toll-free 888-383-DAWN or click on their link www.dawncil.org.
A message from the Skin Cancer Foundation: Protect yourself from the summer sun! New research shows that clothing and reducing sun exposure may be the most effective forms of sun protection. Look for tightly woven, dark colored clothing or clothing with a UPF rating of 30. If you can see the sun through the fabric, it is not protecting you very well. Your favorite pair of jeans provides the best protection available. When used with sunscreens, clothing is your best defense.To find out more, visit www.skincancer.org.
Junior Achievement Seeks Volunteers for Job Shadow Program. The difference for them starts with a connection between the skills they learn in school and future success in the workplace. Become a Junior Achievement Job Shadow Host for New York City and Long Island students. Inspire young people to be successful by inviting them to get a close-up look at your working world. To become a Job Shadow Host, please call (212) 949-5269, e-mail jobshadow@j-a-n-y.org or visit JANY on the web at www.jany.org.
Homework questions? Find the answers and get help at www.homeworkNYC.org! For all NYC students, all grades K-12. This site will give you help with any subject in the school curriculum: Math, Science, History, Government, Language Arts, Music & Art, Religion & Mythology, Geogropahy and Health.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC: Do you have a few hours every other week to help a kid growing up in the City? Do you like baseball, the movies and pizza? Volunteer and help a kid do well. Become a Big Brother or Big Sister. Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC at 888-BigsNYC or visit their website. www.bigsnyc.org
NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY: Wondering what to do with your old eye glasses, hearing aids, jewelry and giftware? Give them to New Eyes for the Needy for recycling and help underpriviliged get the eyglasses they need, but cannot afford. You can change a person's life with your tax-deductible donations to: New Eyes for the Needy, 549 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078. For more information, click on their link above or call (973) 376-4903.
Join the adventure at Brooklyn Children's Museum! Run a pizza shop or join a parade in Together in the City. Meet Animal Outpost's birds, lizards, snakes and turtles. Investigate dolls, bones, crystals and more in Collections Central. Enjoy a multicultural performance in the Commons Theater. Dig in the sand spot and splash in the Totally Tots play pond. Catch the newest exhibit in the Visting Exhibit Gallery. For more information, click www.brooklynkids.org or call (718) 735-4400.
Being healthy is a matter of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a not-for-profit organization, has introduced an online calendar filled with simple, fun and enjoyable activities to help you make 2007 a healthier year. Click on ther link above or call (866) 901-3427.
OUT OF THE DARKNESS OVERNIGHT: Every 18 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies by suicide. Help the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention fund vital research, education and survivor programs by joining thousands of people walking in the Out of the Darkness Overnight. Call 888-THE OVERNIGHT (888-843-6837) or visit www.afsp.org.
The mission of Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is to provide children, families and developmentally disabled adults with a loving, permanent atmosphere to call home and direction to be successful. If you would like to support the children and adults of Little Flower by becoming a foster family, by volunteering on Long Island, or by making a charitable contribution, please call (631) 929-6200 or click on www.littleflowerny.org.
For over 48 years, Teen Challenge of Brooklyn has been helping youth, adults and families find freedom from drug and alcohol addiction. They are a faith-based, community-oriented charity that offers residential programs for men and women living with addictions, an After-School program for students in grades 2 to 5, and crisis counseling. If you are struggling with addiciton, or know someone who is, call toll-free: 1-877-813-1414 or visit www.teenchallengebrooklyn.com . There IS hope!
Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is offering new and on-going support groups for women with breast cancer. There is no cost for any group, however pre-registration is required. Most groups meet at Adelphi University's School of Social Work in Garden City. NY. For information or to sign up, call Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW, at (516) 877-4314, or the Breast Cancer Hotline at 800-877-8077. Help is just a phone call away. www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer.
Thinking about giving to charity, especially during holiday seasons? Make sure you know who is on the receiving end. Charity Navigator, America\'s premier charity evaluator, provides online objective ratings of more that 5-thousand best-known charities. www.charitynavigator.org.
If your business is expanding, subcontracting close to home is a smart alternative to hiring or moving to larger, more expensive quarters. The Suffolk Chapter of the Association for the Help of Retarded Children has more than 600 adults with developmental disabilities trained and supervised in packaging, assembly, light manufacturing, mail services and more. (631-585-0100. www.ahrcsuffolk.org.
St. John's Bread and Life Program serves people in need through emergency food programs and various social services, including legal and medical clinics, an AIDS support group, job development, career counseling and public awareness of the link between poverty and hunger. Call (718) 574-0058 or www.breadandlife.org.
The Westchester Library System encourages students of all ages to visit their local library throughout the school year. With an enormous collection of audio recordings, DVD's and books, millions of them, you can take advantage of a library's endless possibilities. You don't even have to leave home. www.westchesterlibraries.org. (914) 674-3600.
Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence raises awareness of domestic violence as a crime, and offers confidential assistance to victims and their children. Click on the link above for more information. SCCADV Hotline (in Suffolk County) 1-631-666-8833. www.sccadv.org. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
If you are a manager or professional looking for work, get in touch with Forty Plus. It\'s a non-profit membership organization that has helped thousands of men and women make successful job searcher. Your job search begins the first day. Orientations are on Mondays and Wednesdays at Forty Plus's midtown headquarters. call (212) 947-4230. www.fortyplus.org
The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis works to accelerate research efforts leading to a cure for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, while educating, supporting and advocating for the community of patients, families, and medical professionals who are fighting this disease. www.coalitionforpf.org
The Ministries of Suffolk County provides seasonal programs that include Holiday Adopt-a-Family, Project Warmth and Holiday Toys. The Ministries also provides short-term shelter and services for runaway and homeless youth. For information, please call (631) 736-4800 or visit their website at www.theministriesonline.org .
City Harvest exists to end hunger in communities throughout New York City. They do this through food rescue and distribution, education and other practical and innovative solutions. www.cityharvest.org
Seaside Therapeutic Riding teaches children with special needs to have fun. They are a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching children and adults with disabilities to ride horses, Students can experience physical, emotional, and mental rewards. Call (718) 812-8466 for more information.www.seasideriding.com
World Hunger Year (WHY) is a leading advocate for innovative, community-based solutions to hunger. They challenge society to confront these problems by advancing models that create self-reliance, economic justice, and equal access to nutritious and affordable food. For more information about WHY and how you can help, please visit them at www.worldhungeryear.org
Kids and families need great places to play, and one of those places is right in the neighborhood...the Bronx River! To find out about canoe trips, nature walks and arts performances on the River, visit www.bronxriver.org.
Freedom Institute-New York is celebrating 30 years of providing resources for individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug dependencies, including intervention, recovery care for adults and adolescents and prevention programs in schools. www.freedominstitute.org.
The Center for Arts Education is committed to restoring, stimulating and sustaining quality arts education as an essential part of every child's education by identifying, funding and supporting partnerships and programs that demonstrate how the arts continute to learning and student achievement. www.cae-nyc.org.
Changing Images Art Foundation, providing medicine for the soul by enriching the lives of people in traditional institutional settings, including senior centers and hospitals. www.changingimages.org.
ALS Association-Greater New York, provides programs and services for patients, families and caregivers affected by ALS. www.als-nyc.org.
Facts on Tap is a program that teaches high school and college students, and their parents, to recognize the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse on colllege campuses. www.factsontap.org.
The Imagine Project is a non-profit organization that helps children develop self-confidence, fulfillment and direction in their lives by creating artistic projects. www.imagineproject.org
The Youth Advocacy Center reaches out to young people in the foster care system to help them advocate for themselves and take control of their lives as they "age out" of the system. Please call (212) 675-6181 or click on their web link www.youthadvocacycenter.org
New Jersey After 3 is a public/private partnership designed to maximize resources, community input, flexibility and accountability to provide vital and enriching after-school programs for New Jersey children. www.njafter3.org
The Hudson Valley Poison Education Center provides educational programs to increase public awareness and promote poison safety, including the most common forms of potential poisons found in the home. ***In the event of poisoning...call the National Poison Emergency Hotline: 1-800-222-1222. www.poisoneducation.org
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency that consists of a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans and their loved ones. For programs, services and support, click on the MDA link www.mda.org or call 1-800-FIGHT-MD.
GlassRoots, Inc. is a Newark-based organization that offers artistic and life skills to inner city youth through training in glass-making, graphic arts and basic business skills through instructors who serve as positive role models. (973) 353-5961. www.glassroots.org
The New York Foundling consists of a vast network or programs and services that touches the lives of tens of thousands of children and their families who are coping with violence, illness, substance abuse, poverty and homelessness. Click on their link www.nyfoundling.org or call (212) 886-4043.
The Food Bank for New York City provides emergency and nutritious food to people, including children, families and single moms in need. Food Hotline: 866-NYC-FOOD or click on their link www.foodbanknyc.org.
The March of Dimes: More and more babies in America are being born dangerously early. Thousands don’t get through the first months. Premature birth is rising, affecting 1 in 8 babies. The March of Dimes funds research to give them all a fighting chance. Help them stop the crisis. www.marchofdimes.com
SCORE: Service Corps of Retired Executives is a national non-profit organization sponsored by the Small Business Administration. SCORE counselors can assist you, whether you are aspiring to own a business or you are in business. Their expertise is available to you at no charge. Call (973) 645-3982 for information and the SCORE office most convenient to you. www.score.org
Attention art lovers: A message from Art Beyond Sight: Losing your sight doesn’t have to mean losing out on the beauties of art, or the end of visit to museums, especially in upcoming months. Museums throughout the tri-state area are offering special programs for blind and partialy sighted people to enjoy visual art. So if you have a vision problem don’t let them cut off you from the world of art. Click on their website www.artbeyondsight.org.
Bailey House is New York City\'s oldest AIDS housing provider and a pioneer in the creation of permanent housing and support services for people with AIDS. Click on the link www.baileyhouse.org or call them at (212) 633-2500.
Easter Seals: In the next 5 to 10 years labor experts predict a shortage of workers in the United States. A deficit reaching millions and certain to affect businesses across the United States. Yet a vast group of talented and well-trained workers remain largely untapped. They are adults with disabilities who are currently unemployed. For employers or people with disabilities interested in learning more about job training and employment services. www.easterseals.com
The After-School All-Stars based on the campus of St. John's University in Queens, provides after-school and summer programs to under-served children in New York City designed to provide comprehensive programs that keep children safe and help them achieve in school and in life. Click on their link for more information. www.afterschoolallstars.org
Eye Donations are urgently needed to provide sight saving surgeries for those who wait in darkness. Almost anyone between the ages of 1 and 75 can be an eye-donor after death. To learn more,contact the Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration at 1-866-287-eyes. www.eyedonation.org.
Smoke detectors save lives. Install working smoke detectors on every level of your home, and in each sleeping area. Develop a home fire escape plan and designate a meeting place outside. Have at least two ways to escape from any home, never stand up in a fire, crawl low under the smoke, get out, and do not return for any reason. For
more fire safety tips, please visit the National Fire Protection Association at www.nfpa.org.
Reading is something everyone can enjoy. If you can’t read regular print, the NY Public Library can help. It offers a variety of free services including large print, Braille, books on tape, playback machines and much more. Visit the New York Public Library at 40 W. 20th street in Manhattan or click on their website for more details. www.nypl.org
If you are looking for a worthwhile community project for your church, school, or club, why not collect used eye glasses for those who need them. New Eyes for the Needy is a non-profit organization that provides glasses to the poor all around the world. Click on their website or call 973-376-4903 for more information. www.neweyesfortheneedy.org
Bereavement Support Group: A death of a spouse or partner can bring challenges and changes to every part of someone life. The Bereavement Support group will help those who are in need of support in their healing process by providing a safe environment for where you can discuss your feelings and experiences. Call 212-787-7120 ext 520.
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