About SECA
Search
Community Health Charities
Community Shares
Black United Fund of Illinois, Inc.
Global Impact
Independent Charities of America
Member Organizations
Earth Share of Illinois
America's Charities
American Cancer Society
Special Olympics - Illinois
United Negro College Fund
United Way
Independent Charities of America - Share the American Way
INDEPENDENT CHARITIES OF AMERICA (ICA)

"Thank You for Sharing - the American Way"

line image
 
Member Organizations

911-0000Independent Charities of America
911-0010 4-H: The National 4- H Council
Youth taking leadership to their communities.
(301) 961-2853; www.fourhcouncil.edu
911-0015Access Fund
Promotes minimum impact climbing practices and conservation.
(888) 863-6237; www.accessfund.org
911-0020 Adoption Center
Finds adoptive families for abused, neglected, and disabled U.S. children.
(800) TO-ADOPT; www.adopt.org
911-0035 Adoption Resources of Maine/International
Adoption services and humanitarian aid to orphaned and abandoned children.
(207) 532-9358; www.mapsadopt.org
911-0030 Adventist Relief & Development International
Promotes self-reliance and social well-being.
(800) 424-ADRA; www.adra.org
911-0040 Advertising Council, Inc.
Helps children to be heard by the American public.
(212) 984-1939; www.adcouncil.org
911-0050 Advocates for Youth
Prevents pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
(202) 347-5700; www.advocatesforyouth.org
911-0055 AFS-USA, Inc.
International student exchange organization.
(800) AFS-INFO; www.afs.org/usa
911-0070 AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Disease Information
Services of the American Social Health Association

Fights sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
(919) 361-8400; www.ashastd.org
911-0080 AIDS Education and Advocacy - Project Inform
Provides complete and up-to-date information.
(415) 558-8669; www.projinf.org
911-0090 AIDS Programs of the National Minority AIDS Council
Provides minority organizations with assistance.
(202) 483-6622; www.nmac.org
911-0096 Air Serv International
Flights that save lives. We carry medicines, relief workers, supplies, food and medevac patients for hundreds of relief agencies working with developing nations in crisis.
(540) 428-2323; www.airserv.org
911-0097 Alan Guttmacher Institute
Advances and protects reproductive health and rights.
(212) 248-1111; www.guttmacher.org
911-0100 Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc.
Reduces asthma and allergy suffering and death.
(703) 641-9595; www.aanma.org
911-0101 Alley Cat Allies
Works for humane control of feline overpopulation.
(202) 667-3630; www.alleycat.org
911-0103 Alyn Center for Disabled Children in Israel
Israel's only comprehensive rehabilitation center for physically disabled children.
(877) LOVEALYN; www.alyn.org
911-0107 Alzheimer's Research Foundation, Fisher Center
Providing research into Alzheimer's.
(800) ALZ-INFO; www.alzinfo.org
911-0106 American Architectural Foundation
Educating leaders and engaging citizens to transform their communities through the power of architecture, including a special project to revitalize the design of America's schools.
(202) 626-7318; www.archfoundation.org
911-0105 American Association of University Women Educational Foundation
Programs advancing education, research, and self-development for women and girls.
(202) 728-7602; www.aauw.org
911-0140 American Association of University Women Educational Foundation
Programs advancing education, research, and self-development for women and girls.
(202) 728-7602; www.aauw.org
911-0110 American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc.
Fights 80 autoimmune diseases.
(888) 856-8585; www.aarda.org
911-0113 American Discovery Trail Society
Help build the first coast-to-coast, multi-use hiking trail.
(703) 753-0149; www.discoverytrail.org
911-0120American Brain Tumor Association
Funds research for treatment of brain tumors.
(847) 827-9910; www.abta.org
911-0130 American Canoe Association
A national conservation and recreation organization.
(703) 451-0141 x 20; www.aca-paddler.org
911-0140 American Humane Association
Protects animals and children from cruelty.
(800) 227-4645; www.americanhumane.org
911-0160 American Youth Hostels d/b/a Hostelling International
Promotes discovery of local cultures and the world.
(202) 783-6161 x145; www.hiayh.org
911-0210Angel Flight Central
Provides free air transportation to people in need.
(800) 474-9464; www.angelflightcentral.org
911-0115 Animal Legal Defense Fund
Protects the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.
(707) 769-7771; www.ALDF.org
911-0117 Animal Protection Institute
Advocates against animal abuse, and provides sanctuary for rescued primates.
(800) 348-7387; www.api4animals.org
911-0170 Animals for Awareness
Wildlife rehabilitation provided for all native animals. No-kill, permanent safe haven for displaced exotic and unreleasable wildlife. Humane education and pet therapy for all ages.
(708) 361-9330; www.animalsforawareness.org
911-0180Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Promotes the prevention, treatment, and cure.
(301) 231-9350; www.adaa.org
911-0190 Appalachian Trail Conference
Spans ridge crests from Maine to Georgia.
(304) 535-6331; www.atconf.org
911-0193 Armed Forces Foundation
We support the Scholarships for Military Children program and provide scholarships to children of veterans and service members who could not otherwise afford an education.
(212) 957-7020
911-0200 Army Historical Foundation
Building a national US Army museum.
(703) 522-7901; www.armyhistoryfnd.org
911-0220 ASPCA: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Prevents cruelty and alleviates the suffering of animals.
(212) 876-7700. ext. 4511; www.aspca.org
911-0230 Autism Intervention and Treatment Research - Organization for Autism Research
Parents of children with autism never stop seeking answers. We're here to provide those answers and fund studies that provide practical information on lifelong care.
(703) 351-5031; www.researchautism.org
911-0240 Autism Society of America
Improves the lives of individuals with autism.
(800) 3-AUTISM; www.autism-society.org
911-0250 Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc.
Helps children with cancer.
(847) 952-9164
911-0260 Bethany Christian Services
Enfold a child in loving arms!
(616) 224-7610; www.bethany.org
911-0281 Blind Vietnamese Children Foundation
We provide direct assistance to the Vietnamese shelter-schools for blind and multi-impaired children, enabling them to become independent and self-sufficient, as American blind children do.
(415) 713-2481; www.vietblindchildren.org
911-0285 Boys Hope Girls Hope
Helps hurt and at-risk children.
(314) 298-1250: www.boyshopegirlshope.org
911-0286 Brady Center to Prevent Handgun Violence
Educates Americans about the scope of gun violence.
(202) 289-7319; www.cphv.org
911-0287 Brain Injury Association of America
Research and personal support to help the 5.3 million survivors of traumatic brain injury.
(800) 444-6443; www.BIAUSA.org
911-0290Bread for the World Institute
Engages in research and education.
(301) 608-2400, ext. 243; www.bread.org
911-0300Breast Cancer Foundation, The Susan G. Komen
Breast cancer research and education.
(972) 855-1600; www.breastcancerinfo.com
911-0305Breast Cancer Foundation, Susan G. Komen-Chicago Affiliate
Breast cancer education, screening, and treatment Also hosts Komen Race for the Cure.
(708) 544-1039; www.chicagoraceforthecure.org
911-0307 Bright Hope International
Helps poor and suffering people obtain resources needed to transform their quality of life and relationship with God.
(847) 519-0012; www.brighthope.org
911-0310Brother's Brother Foundation
Medical, educational, and agricultural programs.
(412) 321-3160; www.brothersbrother.com
911-0320Cancer Aid and Research Fund
Cancer support groups for patients and families.
(623) 561-5893; www.canceraidresearch.org
911-0330 Cancer Research Foundation
Help us find a cure for cancer. Funding laboratory and clinical cancer research projects that provide better treatment and care.
(312) 630-0055; www.cancerresearchfdn.org
911-0340Canines for Disabled Kids
Providing trained rescued dogs and donated puppies for assistance at home and in school.
(978) 422-5299; www.caninesforkids.org
911-0350 Canine Companions for Independence
Gives independence to people with disabilities.
(800) 572-2275; www.caninecompanions.org
911-0360 Carter Center
Prevents and resolves conflicts, enhances freedom and democracy, and improves world health.
4040 420-5100; www.cartercenter.org
911-0370 CASA-Court Appointed Advocates for Abused Children
Trains advocates for abused and neglected children.
(800) 628-3233; www.nationalcasa.org
911-0380 Catholics for a Free Choice
A pro-choice organization of Catholics.
(202) 986-6093 x118; www.cath4choice.org
911-0390 Catholic Medical Mission Board
Distributes health care to victims of poverty.
(212) 242-7757, x22; www.cmmb.org
911-0395 Catholic Urban Programs
Food, shelter, outreach services, recreation programs for children/elderly.
(618) 398-5616;
911-0396 Catholic Youth Foundation USA
Provides financial support for Catholic youth ministry in the U.S.
(202) 636-3825; www.nfcym.org/foundation
911-0398 Center for Law and Social Policy
Seeks access of low-income persons to civil assistance for their children.
(202) 328-5140; www.clasp.org
911-0397 Center for Reproductive Law and Policy
Works to protect reproductive rights for all women.
(917) 637-3600; www.crlp.org
911-0410 Center for Women Policy Studies
Policy options on women and AIDS, violence, welfare, workplace diversity, reproductive rights, and health.
(202) 872-1770; www.centerwomenpolicy.org
911-0415 CH.A.D.D. (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder)
Family support, education, and research.
(301) 306-7070; www.chadd.org
911-0420 Chicago Women's Health Center
Every woman deserves quality healthcare. Empower and educate low-income and uninsured women by helping CWHC provide gynecology, counseling, and women's health education. Sliding-scale fees.
(773) 935-6126; www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org
911-0425 Child Abuse Unit for Studies, Education, and Services
Long term/intensive therapy and protection.
(773) 248-5500; www.causesforchildren.org
911-0430 Child Family Health International
Provides free health care to poor children worldwide.
(800) 771-2344; www.cfhi.org
911-0440 Child Find of America
Child kidnapping prevention and recovery specialists.
(800) I-AM-LOST; www.childrenscharities.org/childfind
911-0455 Child Rescue International
Relief to institutionalized handicapped children.
(800) 245-9191; www.mwb.org
911-0450 Children Awaiting Parents
Unites children with caring adoptive parents.
(716) 232-5110; www.adopt.org
911-0457 Children of the Night
Rescues American children from street prostitution.
(800) 551-1300; www.childrenofthenight.org
911-0458 Children's Angel Flight
Free medical air transportation for ill children.
(888) 675-1405; www.childrensangelflight.org
911-0480 Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation of America (CEO America)
Low income families can choose best K-12 school.
(800) 482-KIDS; www.ceoamerica.org
911-0483 Children Fire & Burn Fund
Provides free smoke alarms and fire prevention education materials to local firefighters.
(800) 877-1250; www.safehome.org
911-0485 Children's Heart Foundation International
Treatment for children with congenital heart disease.
(877) 869-ICHF; www.babyhearts.org
911-0490 Children's Hopes & Dreams - Wish Fulfillment Foundation
Help us realize a suffering child's final wish.
(800) 437-3262; www.childrenscharities.org/childrens_wishes
911-0500 Children’s Hospital Medical Center Foundation
Benefits the Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
(510) 428-3360
911-0505 Children's Medical Ministries
Provides surgical teams, medicine, food, and clothing.
(301) 261-3211; www.childmed.org
911-0510 Children’s Mercy Fund
Save a child’s life.
(703) 519-8666; www.cmfund.org
911-0511 Children's Miracle Network
Gives funds to local participating children's hospitals.
(801) 278-8900; www.cmn.org
911-0512 Children's Violence Prevention Videos
Educates communities about violence issues.
(415) 383-8999; www.cvpv.org
911-0513Circle of Concern
Emergency food, financial help, and employment aid.
(636) 861-2623
911-0514 Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) Association of America
Facilitates, programs, education, and research.
(800) 442-3437; www.cfids.org
911-0515 Compassionate Friends
Helps bereaved reach physical and emotional health.
(630) 990-0010; www.compassionatefriends.org
911-0520 Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (COPS)
Services for families of officers killed while on duty.
(573) 346-4911; www.nationalcops.org
911-0530 Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Foundation
Children/families are provided personal support.
(800) 753-2357; cdlsoutreach.org
911-0537 Covenant House
Serves homeless and at-risk youth in 21 cities. No child turned away. Free food, shelter, clothing, and medical services.
(800) 388-3888; www.covenanthouse.org
911-0538 Cradle of Hope Adoption Center
Provide overseas adoption services and support.
(301) 587-4400; www.cradlehope.org
911-0540 Delta Society Pet Partners
Trained pets and volunteers provide therapy and love.
(800) 869-6898
911-0550 Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation
We fund research for treatment, prevention, and cure.
(301) 493-5537; www.diabetesaction.org
911-0560 Diabetes Trust Fund
Dedicated to finding the cure for Diabetes.
(800) 577-1383; www.tdtf.org
911-0570 Direct Relief International
Strengthens local health programs and facilitates around the world in areas of high need and responds to disasters with medical material resources.
(800) 676-1638; www.directrelief.org
911-0575 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust
Provides food/clothing/shelter to homeless veterans.
(606) 441-7300; www.dav.org
911-0580 Discovery School
Tuition-based, subsidized services, and a free academic at-risk program.
(618) 632-3670; www.intertek.net/~discovery
911-0590 Dollars for Scholars
Community-based scholarship foundations.
(800) 279-2083; www.citizens.scholarship-foundation.org
911-0593 Down Syndrome Congress
Information for people with Down Syndrome.
(800) 232-NDSC; www.NDSCenter.org
911-0595 Dream Foundation (Formerly Dalmation Dreams Fdn.)
Wish granting organization for terminally ill adults.
(805) 564-2131; www.dreamfoundation.org
911-0597 Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
Research grants, education, and support groups.
(800) 377-3978; www.dystonia-foundation.org
911-0605 Educate the Children
We provide scholarships, teacher training, adult literacy, health programs, and small business development - with special attention given to girls and women - to communities in Nepal.
(607) 272-1176; www.etc-nepal.org
911-0607 Education Association for At-Risk Youth
Developing a nationwide network of faith-based schools to serve at-risk kids who have dropped out or been expelled and need a second chance at a diploma.
(877) 981-7700; www.streetschools.com
911-0610 Electronic Frontier Foundation
Online civil liberties membership organization protecting rights by encouraging free speach, fair use and privacy through legal cases, activism and educating the public, press, policymakers.
(415) 436-9333; www.eff.org
911-0615 Entomological Foundation
Researches safe management of insect pests/biodiversity/education.
(301) 731-4535; www.entsoc.org/found.htm
911-0617 Equestrian Land Conservation Resource
Promotes conservation of land for equestrian use.
(815) 776-0150; www.elcr.org
911-0620 Faces: The National Association for the Cranio-Facially Handicapped
Funds for travel to reconstructive surgical centers.
(800) 3-FACES-3; www.faces-cranio.org
911-0630 Farm Animal Reform Movement (FARM)
Promotes humane treatment of farm animals.
(800) ASK-FARM; www.farmusa.org
911-0640 Farm Safety 4 Just Kids
Dedicated farm safety for children.
(515) 758-2827; www.fs4jk.org
911-0660 Federation for American Immigration Reform
Supports alternatives to mass imigration.
(877) 627-3247; www.fairus.org
911-0670 Food Allergy Network
Food allergies can be deadly; help us help others.
(800) 929-4040; www.foodallergy.org
911-0675 Food First - Institute for Food and Development Policy
Researches institutional causes of poverty and hunger.
(510) 654-4400; www.foodfirst.org
911-0690 Freedom to Read Foundation
Defends librarians facing censorship challenges.
(312) 280-4226; www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ftrf.html
911-0700 Friends of Libraries USA (FOLUSA)
Develops local support for neighborhood libraries.
(800) 9FOLUSA; www.folusa.com
911-0702 Fund for Animals
Rehabilitatiion, sanctuary for wild/domestic animals. Provides low-cost spay/neuter.
(212) 246-2096; www.fund.org
911-0703 Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Promotes accurate representation in media.
(800) GAY-MEDIA; www.glaad.org
911-0704 Gettysburg, Friends of the National Park at
Purchases land for donation, maintains historic monuments, and conducts seminars.
(717) 334-0772; www.friendsofgettysburg.org
911-0705 Giving Children Hope
Provides medicine/equipment for orphanages, pediatric hospitals, and clinics.
(714) 524-4454; www.godaid.com
911-0720 Global Hunger Project
Works to solve hunger's root causes.
(800) 228-6691; www.thp.org
911-0715 Guide Dogs of America
Free guide dogs and training to blind individuals.
(800) 459-4843; www.guidedogsofamerica.org
911-0737 HALT - Help Abolish Legal Tyranny
Challenges the civil legal system.
(888) 367-4258; www.HALT.org
911-0735 Hearing Foundation
Provides hearing aids and batteries, research, and training to low-income individuals internationally.
(952) 947-4903; www.sotheworldmayhear.org
911-0745 Hepatitis Foundation International
Funds research and provides public education.
(800) 891-0707; www.hepatitisfoundation.com
911-0750 Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for Hispanic-American students.
(415) 445-9930; www.hsf.net
911-0770 Holt International Children’s Services
International adoption and child caring.
(541) 687-2202; www.holtintl.org
911-0773 HOPE Worldwide, Ltd.
Medical services, health education, disaster relief.
(610) 254-8800; www.hopeworldwide.org
911-0775 Horizons Children's Center
Education for children with economic need and physical disabilities.
(847) 459-1617; www.horizonschildcare.org
911-0780 Hospice Foundation of America, Inc.
Supports organizations assisting the terminally ill.
(800) 854-3402; www.hospicefoundation.org
911-0790 Housing Opportunities & Maintenance For The Elderly
We help the elderly/poor with their housing needs.
(773) 921-3200; www.homeseniors.org
911-0810 Illinois Spina Bifida Association
Improves the life for those with Spina Bifida.
(630) 637-1050; www.illinoisspinabifidaassociation.lic.com
911-0820 In Defense of Animals
Fights to end animal cruelty, exploitation, and abuse.
(415) 388-9641, x26; www.idausa.org
911-0830 India Partners
Christian charity supporting self-help projects in India since 1984: orphanages, schools, agricultural/food projects, medical clinics, sewing schools, disaster relief, literacy, job training, and churches.
(888) 870-9085; www.indiapartners.org
911-0825 International Hearing Dog, Inc.
Hearing assist dogs provided at no cost to recipient.
(303) 287-3277; www.ihdi.org
911-0826 International Medical Corps
Training and emergency medical relief programs.
(800) 481-4462; www.imc-la.org
911-0830 Jesuit Volunteers: International
Trained American college graduates - giving freely.
(202) 687-1132; www.guweb.georgetown.edu/jvc
911-0835 Jewish Women International
Serves to break the cycle of violence through education, advocacy, and action internationally.
(800) 343-2823; www.jewishwomen.org
911-0840 Jobs For Youth/Chicago, Inc.
Gives low-income youth the chance to succeed.
(312) 782-2086; www.jfychicago.org
911-0853 Kids in Danger
Works to improve children’s product safety.
(312) 595-0649; www.kidsindanger.org
911-0854 Kiwanis International Foundation, Inc.
Funds programs for children internationally.
(800) 549-2647; www.kiwanis.org/kif
911-0860 Laubach Literacy International
Provides literacy skills for social/economic change.
(888) 528-2224; www.laubach.org
911-0873 LINC, Inc.
Services, advocacy, and education to handicapped.
(618) 235-9988 (V/TTY); www.lincinc.org
911-0875 Lions of Illinois Foundation
Helps the blind/deaf communities throughout Illinois.
(815) 756-5633; www.lionsofillinois.org
911-0880 Little People's Research Fund
Providing research, surgery, and medical care/respite.
(800) 232-5773; www.lprf.org
911-0900 Magic Foundation for Children’s Growth
Supports families of children with growth disorders.
(800) 3-MAGIC-3; www.magicfoundation.org
911-0910 MAP (Medical Assistance Programs) International
Provides medicine to aid needy children and families.
(800) 225-8550; www.map.org
911-0920 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Provides scholarships to children of Marines.
(800) 292-7777; www.marine-scholars.org
911-0925 Marine Mammal Center
Rescue, treat, and release injured and endangered marine mammals.
(415) 289-SEAL; www.tmmc.org
911-0930 Marine Toys For Tots Foundation
Brings Christmas joy to needy children nationwide.
(703) 640-9433; www.toysfortots.org
911-0940 Medical Education for South African Blacks
Quality health care for all South Africans.
(732) 745-1292; www.mesab.org
911-0945 Medisend/International
Provides healthcare supplies to developing countries.
(214) 696-0901; www.medisend.org
911-0950 Mercy Corps International
Aid to needy children and families.
(800) 292-3355 ext. 223; www.mercycorps.org
911-0955 Mercy-USA for Aid and Development, Inc. (Formerly Mercy International - USA)
Provides international emergency relief.
(800) 556-3729; www.mercyusa.org
911-0960 Merit School of Music, Inc.
Provides youth with chance to develop music talents.
(312) 786-9428 www.meritmusic.org
911-0965 Military Officers Association of America Scholarship Fund
Loans and grants to children of enlisted and officers for college education.
(800) 245-8762; www.moaa.org
911-0970 National Association For Down Syndrome
Assists parents of children with Down Syndrome.
(630) 325-9112 www.nads.org
911-0990 Cancer Research for Children
Funds research into causes/cures of childhood cancer.
(800) 458-6223; www.nccf.org
911-1000 National Disability Sports Alliance
Offers competitive sports opportunities to disabled.
(401) 792-7130; www.ndsaonline.org
911-1005 National Fatherhood Initiative
Works to increase proportion of children raised by involved, responsible, and committed fathers through public education campaign and creation and distribution of fatherhood resources nationwide.
(301) 948-0599; www.fatherhood.org
911-1010 National FFA Foundation, Inc.
Provides agricultural education.
(317) 802-4414; www.ffa.org
911-1020 National Foundation for Transplants
Helps people seek a new life through transplantation.
(901) 684-1697; www.transplants.org
911-1030 National Gaucher Foundation, Inc.
Help those afflicted with Gaucher disease.
(800) GAUCHER; www.gaucherdisease.org
911-1040 National Immigration Forum
Help us keep America diverse.
(202) 544-0004; www.immigrationforum.org
911-1060 National Kidney Cancer Association
Improves care/survival of kidney cancer patients.
(847) 332-1051; www.nkca.org
911-1065 National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA)
Advocating fairness in America's justice system.
(202) 452-0620; www.nlada.org
911-1070 National Park Foundation
Invest in America’s National Parks.
(202) 785-4500; www.nationalparks.org
911-1080 National Park Trust
Purchases private properties/donates for parklands.
(202) 548-0500; www.parktrust.org
911-1077 National Partnership for Women & Families
Promotes fairness for women and families.
(202) 986-2600; www.nationalpartnership.org
911-1090 National Trust for Historic Preservation
Saves the diverse character of our cultural heritage.
(800) 944-NTHP; www.nationaltrust.org
911-1100 NEADS (Dogs for Disabled Americans)
Trains rescued dogs and donated puppies.
(978) 422-9064; www.chamber.worcester.ma.us/neads/
911-1110 North American Council on Adoptable Children
Advocate family solutions for children in foster care.
(651) 644-3036; members.aol.com/nacac
911-0270 Northern Illinois Food Bank
Distributes food to agencies serving those in need.
(630) 443-6910; www.northernilfoodbank.org
911-1120 NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund
Litigation/education on violence against women.
(212) 925-6635; www.nowldef.org
911-1125 Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
Information and treatment referrals, funds research.
(203) 315-2190; www.ocfoundation.org
911-1127 Operation Smile
Your gift provides reconstructive surgery to children with facial deformities in 21 countries. Operation Smile trains medical professional and supplies equipment, essential to building self-sufficiency.
(757) 321-7645; www.operationsmile.org
911-1130 Operation USA
Provides emergency relief services USA/worldwide.
(800) 678-7255; www.opusa.org
911-1133 ORBIS
Fights blindness worldwide using flying eye hospital to teach sight-saving skills to medical professionals and to treat patients with preventable blindness in developing countries.
(800) ORBIS-US; www.orbis.org
911-1135 Ovarian Cancer Coalition, National
Public information and education organization with large national network of state divisions.
(888) OVARIAN; www.ovarian.org
911-1140 Paralyzed Veterans of America - Spinal Cord Injury Education and Training Foundation (ETF)
Services for veterans with spinal cord injuries.
(202) 416-1275; www.pva.org
911-1145Paralyzed Veterans Of America Spinal Cord Research Foundation
Funds research for improved care and eventual cure.
(800) 424-8200, x255; www.pva.org/scrf
911-1160 Parents of Murdered Children
Provides support for survivors of homicide victims.
(513) 721-5683; www.pomc.com
911-1170 Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Messages telling children that drugs ruin their lives.
(212) 922-1560; www.drugfreeamerica.org
911-1180 Paws with a Cause
Help us, help them, help themselves.
(800) 253-PAWS; www.pawswithacause.org
911-1190 Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Committed to eradicating pediatric AIDS, preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and ensuring better medical treatments for children.
(310) 314-1459; www.pedaids.org
911-1195 People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Fights cruelty through education.
(757) 622-PETA; www.peta-online.org
911-1200 PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians & Gays
PFLAG takes action to combat homophobia.
(202) 638-4200; www.pflag.org
911-1205 Philippine Children's Fund of America
Serving poor children and those left behind by the U.S. base closure; also daycare in the U.S.
(800) 660-4009; www.philchildrensfund.org
911-1210 Planned Parenthood Chicago Area
Helps individuals make reproductive choices.
(312) 592-6840; www.plannedparenthoodchicago.org
911-1215 Planned Parenthood of East Central Illinois, Inc.
Helps individuals make reproductive choices.
(217) 359-4768; www.ppeci.org
911-1220 Planned Parenthood Foundation
Preserve and protect Planned Parenthood affiliates.
(800) 829-PPFA; www.plannedparenthood.org
911-1230 Planned Parenthood Of The St. Louis Region
Helps individuals make reproductive choices.
(314) 531-7526 www.ppslr.org
911-1240 Polish American Congress Charitable Foundation
Medical supplies/equipment for Poland’s hospitals.
(773) 763-9944; www.polamcon.org
911-1250 Population-Environment Balance
Working to stop United States population growth.
(800) 866-6269; www.balance.org
911-1260 Prevent Child Abuse-Illinois
Protecting our most precious resource, our children.
(217) 522-1129 www.preventchildabuseillinois.org
911-1265 Project Concern International
Saving the lives of children around the world by preventing disease and by providing access to clean water and nutritious food.
(877) PCI-HOPE; www.projectconcern.org
911-1267 Protecting Animals, USA
Strives to peacefully advocate for animals through active campaigning and classroom educational programs.
(773) 463-2317; www.protectinganimals.org
911-1270 Public Citizen Foundation
Supports educational work of Public Citizen, Inc.
(202) 588-1000; www.citizen.org
911-1275 Public Lands Foundation
Provides protection of natural resources through education and advocacy.
(703) 790-1988; www.publicland.org
911-1280 Rainbows for All God’s Children
Peer support groups for children and adults.
(800) 266-3206; www.rainbows.org
911-1290 Reach Out and Read
Pediatricians give books to young children at checkups, and explain to parents the importance of reading aloud, stressing literacy as a component of basic health.
(617) 629-8042; www.reachoutandread.org
911-1293 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America
Promotes awareness and funds research.
(203) 877-3790; www.rsds.org
911-0890 Lymphoma Research Foundation
For Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
(800) 500-9976; www.lymphoma.org
911-1294 Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
Provides information and funds research to find a cure.
(507) 287-6465; www.rls.org
911-1295 Robert F. Kennedy Memorial
Advances respect for human rights.
(202) 463-7575; www.rfkmemorial.org
911-1300 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Protects wildlife, its habitat, and public recreation.
(800) 225-5355; www.rmef.org
911-1310 Ronald McDonald House Near Children’s Memorial Hospital
Home-away-from-home lodging.
(773) 348-5322; www.rmhchinorth.org
911-1315 Rosie's For All Kids Foundation
Programs helping at-risk children.
www.forallkids.org
911-1320 Sarah’s Circle
Helps provide a safe haven for homeless women.
(773) 728-1014
911-1330 S.E.E. (Surgical Eye Expeditions) International
Delivers free sight-saving surgery.
(805) 963-3303; www.seeintl.org
911-1335 SeniorNet
Provides access to and education about computers.
(800) 747-6848; www.seniornet.org
911-1340 Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
Assists those targeted by policies on homosexuals.
(202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org
911-1345 SEVA Foundation
Provides eyecare services to India, Nepal, and Tibet.
(800) 223-7382; www.seva.org
911-1346 Simon Wiesenthal Center
Holocaust remembrance and the defense of human rights Museum of Tolerance.
(310) 772-2424; www.wiesenthal.com
911-1347 Skin and Dental Dysfunction Foundation
Support services to children with Ectodermal Dysplasia.
(618) 566-2020; www.nfed.org
911-1348 Society for the Advancement of Women's Health Research
Medical research funding.
(202) 223-8224; www.womens-health.org
911-1350 Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.
Offering guide dogs to blind individuals.
(941) 729-5665; www.guidedogs.org
911-1360 Special Olympics International
Helps build self esteem and physical fitness.
(800) 700-8484; www.specialolympics.org
911-1370 St. Coletta’s of Illinois
Non-profit, nonsectarian social service agency.
(708) 342-5200
911-1380 Summer Institute of Linguistics
Research and adult literacy for linguistic minorities.
(972) 708-7400; www.sil.org
911-1385 Trickle Up Program, Inc.
Provides business training to help the poor.
(212) 362-7958; www.trickleup.org
911-1390 United Animal Nations
Rescues animals during disasters.
(800) 440-3277; www.uan.org
911-1394 VHL Family Alliance
Funds research, provides information, peer support, improving diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for people living with kidney cancer and related tumors.
(800) 767-4VHL; www.vhl.org
911-1396 Vietnam Veterans Assistance Fund
Housing assistance and job placement services.
(202) 628-2047; www.vvafund.org
911-1403 Water for People
Water for people. Helping the most impoverished people worldwide improve their quality of life by supporting sustainable drinking water, sanitation and hygiene projects.
(303) 734-3490; www.waterforpeople.org
911-1405 Wildlife Conservation Fund of America
Protects sportsmen’s opportunities to hunt, fish, trap.
(614) 888-4868; www.wlfa.org
911-1417 Women for Women International
Provide women survivors of war and extreme violence direct aid, skills training, and loans.
(888) 504-3247; www.womenforwomen.org
911-1410 Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation
Donations to build a Military Women's Memorial.
(800) 222-2294; www.wimsa.org
911-1420 World Impact
Teaches Christian values, respect, and discipleship.
(323) 735-1137; www.worldimpact.org