Adopt A Husky - Over 1,350 Siberians Saved since 1998

Adopt A Husky is an organization that saves Siberian Huskies.  Not only does this organization save these precious dogs, but they also breed Siberian Huskies.  For all of the Siberian Husky lovers out there, this is definately an organization that you'll be interested in!

Adopt A Husky doesn't allow just anyone to adopt these dogs.  People wishing to adopt one of their Huskies must go through an application process.  Adopt A Husky makes sure that no Husky is given to a person that doesn't have the proper living environment.  As well, this organization educates the ones wishing to adopt a Husky on the needs and requirements of a Husky.  Adopt A Husky makes sure you know what their dogs need, and they make sure that no dog leaves with an unprepared owner.

Committed to saving this breed, Adopt A Husky has saved over 1,350 Siberian Huskies since their beginning in 1998.  After fourteen years of existence, Adopt A Husky is still going strong with excellence and determination for no Huskies to be left without a home in the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Michigan, and Montana.

Visit Adopt A Husky's website to learn more about the organization, donate, view FAQs, or to apply to adopt: http://www.adoptahusky.com/default.htm

Best wishes to Adopt A Husky!  I am confident that this organization will continue to go strong.  Siberian Huskies cannot be left behind; Adopt A Husky is making sure of that!

The Dispensary of Hope

I, the blogger, aspire to one day become a pharmacist.  Saying that, this specific charity sparked my interest, and I thought I would share it with my blogging followers!

The Dispensary of Hope is a not-for-profit social venture that provides sustainable access to medicine for underinsured communities.

The Dispensary of Hope works with healthcare providers, clinics, and pharmaceutical companies nationwide to provide patients with necessary prescription care.  They do this largely by distributing unused sample medications -- medications that would otherwise be thrown away -- to people without prescription coverage.

What's their goal? 100% Hope, 0% waste!

Blessings to the fine folks working with the Dispensary of Hope.  May you continue to ensure life and quality health through the power of medications!

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Eastern Panhandle - Martinsburg, West Virginia

         

It is absolutely heart-breaking to learn of a child being abused at home.  Children are innocent and learn from mistakes.  It seems so heartless to think an adult would hurt a precious child.  I, the blogger, have had a good family life.  I cannot begin to imagine the trials and issues abused children go through emotionally and physically. 

"Why?" is the question I seem to ask over and over again.  WHY would a person abuse a child? WHY do these children have to suffer?  It is a blessing that these innocent children have volunteers like the Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Eastern Panhandle in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

CASA-EP volunteers act as investigators, employing a holistic approach to collecting and providing a judge with valuable information on a child and his/her total environment in order to help the court make a sound decision about the child's placement.  Volunteers at CASA-EP research and guide parents and other care givers to resources they may need such as treatment programs or medical assistance.  Perhaps most importantly, CASA-EP volunteers often provide children they serve with consistency and hope.  CASA-EP volunteers are standing up to ensure that the children of the Eastern Panhandle who have been affected by neglect and abuse have the best possible chance at a bright future.

To the volunteers at CASA-EP, consider yourselves angels.  Your work for these children is amazing, inspiring, and appreciated.  Not only do the children you work with appreciate you, but your everyday people appreciate you for being a crusader for well-being.

Blessings, CASA-EP!

Clinton Community Nature Center - Clinton, Mississippi

        
           For all of the nature lovers out there, the Clinton Community Nature Center is a location you really shouldn't miss out on.  In today's world, gaining knowledge on a subject and enjoying yourself is hard to come by.... and it's even more uncommon to get that for free!  Clinton Community Nature Center is overcoming the odds and, in turn, making the community more aware about nature around them.
         
          The Clinton Community Nature Center (CCNC) exists as a place for you to enjoy and learn about nature in all its aspects. CCNC consists of 33 acres of woodlands near Olde Towne Clinton and is open to the public without charge. Currently, CCNC operates ten programs providing education and information about nature, gardening, and the history of Clinton. In addition to formal programs, CCNC maintains 2.5 miles of all weather walking trails with plants and historic sites labeled and benches where one may sit in solitude and appreciate nature. Thousands of visitors pass through CCNC's gates to enjoy the wonder and the beauty of these natural surroundings.
         

The Clinton Community Nature Center invites you to participate in programs, become a member, or make a contribution!

Visit CCNC's website to learn about current events and how to contribute:

http://www.clintonnaturecenter.org/

Pine Tree Society - Maine

          Why did I not put the city where this charity is located in the title as I always do?  That's because the Pine Tree Society is offered to people across the WHOLE state of Maine!  What a large and significant impact the Pine Tree Society is making!

          Have you ever felt left out or isolated because you felt different from everyone else?  The Pine Tree Society helps more and more people with disabilities answer that question with a, "No!"  The Pine Tree Society works to give people with disabilities the opportunities and means to create better lives for themselves and their family.  Challenges these people thought were relatively impossible to overcome have proven to be surmountable all because of the Pine Tree Society.

Visit their website to learn more or to donate to this spectacular organization!
http://www.pinetreesociety.org/default.asp

Check out this inspiring video of Pine Tree Society participants at Pine Tree Camp singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".  You can't help but smile as you watch!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7nMNRD6jf8&list=UUdiJc0rU-80VhC2oZTMzpCA&index=3&feature=plcp

         Well wishes and blessings to the Pine Tree Society!  May you all continue to instill confidence and happiness into lives across Maine!

Memphis Union Mission - Memphis, Tennessee

        
          The Memphis Union Mission in Memphis, Tennessee, ministers to the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of men, women, and children who are homeless, addicted, and in crisis.  The ultimate objective at the Memphis Union Mission is for patients to:

• Become mature disciples of Jesus Christ
• Achieve freedom from substance abuse
• Reunite with family and loved ones
• Reemerge as self-sufficient members of the community

          The Memphis Union Mission helps these people by providing emergency services, programs for men, women, and family units, and exposure to Grace Church. 

          Grace Church is an inter-denominational, multi-cultural, multi-racial church in the heart of downtown Memphis.  This church specifically ministers to to the homeless and inner-city population.  People even come to this supportive church from Arkansas and Mississippi to hear Pastor Jeff Patrick's message.  Everyone is encouraged to come as they are.

          On a personal note, I find it so humbling that the workers at the Memphis Union Mission are working with this seriously underpriviledged part of the city.  For those who are helped by the Memphis Union Mission, I am sure that they are blessed beyond belief for having support and love in not only one aspect of life, but physically, spiritually, and emotionally. 

For more information, visit the website:  http://www.memphisunionmission.org/index.htm

A Note from the Blogger

         Hey, guys!  Thank you for already supporting my blog early on.  I consider it an honor to be able to shine a special spotlight on such awesome and worthy charities.  If you know of a charity or foundation you'd like to be featured on my blog, feel free to tell me with a comment below!  I'm open to any suggestions and would highly appreciate them. Thanks again!

Genuinely yours,
Mason

Austin Foundation for Eating Disorders (AFED) - Austin, Texas

         
Located in central Texas, the Austin Foundation for Eating Disorders is committed to helping ALL people affected by eating disorders.  That's right, they help not only the person suffering from an eating disorder but also the sufferer's family and friends.  According to their website, AFED has goals for their organization:

• Provide a one-stop resource for all things eating disorders in the Austin area
• Raise education and awareness of eating disorders to reduce stigma and misconceptions
• Provide a variety of groups to support both sufferers and family and friends
• Have an active role in prevention education
• Provide tools for sufferers, professionals and family and friends
• Offer hope and encouragement through AFED's website, groups, and relationships

          What exactly are they doing, you ask?  Austin Foundation for Eating Disorders provides support groups for all affected by eating disorders.  AFED also helps sufferers discover resources among them from treatment centers to doctors to financial assistance.  I must not forget to mention the helplines that the website offers.  Sufferers have immediate access to professionals ready to help them at any minute.  I have the up most respect for this organization and their efforts!

If you would like to know more, please visit this link to their website: http://www.austinfed.org/

Almost Home Foundation - Rescuing Homeless Cats & Dogs

          Variety is just one of the many dogs and cats that have been rescued by the Almost Home Foundation.  The Almost Home Foundation is a volunteer-based organization committed to giving abandoned or stray dogs a second chance.  This foundation's work reaches out in the Elk Grove Village, Addison, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Barrington, Barrington Hills, South Barrington, Inverness, Wood Dale and it's surrounding areas in the state of Illinois.

          Not only is the Almost Home Foundation working to save abandoned and stray dogs, but the volunteers there also save animals from High Kill facilities throughout the state of Illinois and even beyond the state's borders.   Each and every person working at the Almost Home Foundation is a volunteer.  It is obvious that these people are fully committed to saving these precious animals and providing them with a better life.

Are you interested in adopting Variety?  Take a look at her bio here: http://www.almosthomefoundation.org/newsite_availabledogs.html

If you'd like to view the animals available for adoption, donate to the Almost Home Foundation, or would simply to like to learn more about this awesome organization, visit their website: http://www.almosthomefoundation.org/newsite_aboutus.html

God Bless the Almost Home Foundation as they continue doing awesome work for these animals!

Shining Stars Foundation - Aspen, Colorado

Shining Stars Foundation out of Aspen, Colorado, gives children with cancer the opportunity to take part in recreational and social events.  From skiing/snowboarding to animal based therapy, this worthy organization allows these children to think about the positive aspects of life.  Not only does Shining Stars Foundation work with these children, but the families of the children also experience the fun with their child.

I couldn't imagine the maturity and courage these children have.  I pray for these children to have a hopeful future and to always look at life as a beautiful thing.  Check out this video.  You'll easily see why I was so inspired -- http://youtu.be/XAUOmBx9C1c

Do you want to learn more about the Shining Stars Foundation? Check out their web site:
http://www.shiningstarsfoundation.org//

Connor's Story - Make-A-Wish Foundation (Metro New York and Western New York Chapter)

"Everything is just as Connor imagined – the stage, the bright lights, the enthusiastic audience. He puts his hand on the famous wheel and gives it a spin, a highlight of his Wheel of Fortune wish.
Connor’s is the 14th wish granted by the Wheel of Fortune family. Since their first wish in 2000, they’ve welcomed every Wheel of Fortune wish with unforgettable enthusiasm. The cast and crew do everything to ensure that Connor enjoys every moment of his visit..."

Read more about Connor's unforgettable Wheel of Fortune experience here:
http://www.wish.org/stories/sports_entertainment/film_tv/connor_s_wheel_of_fortune_wish

Introduction

          Hey, guys!  I am new to the blogging world.  I've decided to put this blog together to emphasize the wonderful things charities across the U.S. are doing.  We often focus too much on money and not enough on those who simply donate time to make the life of another person better.  I'll be posting pitures and messages on current happenings of charities litterly everywhere.