www.ahrcnycfoundation.org The AHRC New York City Foundation, Inc. is a fund-raising and grant-making entity that benefits programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City. The foundation provides important philanthropic support for programs and services of AHRC New York City.  AHRC New York City offers preschool, elementary and secondary school programs; community residences; medical care; adult day programs; job training and employment; and camping and recreation programs for children and adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The agency serves approximately 11,000 people of all ages at more than 100 sites in the five boroughs of New York City.

www.alz.org Their mission is 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.cancer.org The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

www.children.org Children International serves children waiting for someone who will help them rise above their desperately impoverished living conditions. These children are waiting for someone to care and you can be that caring friend to a child in need! Your monthly sponsorship gifts of only $22 will help provide one special child with essentials such as regular medical and dental care, clothing, educational assistance, school supplies, emergency food, family assistance and more.

www.conservation.org Conservation is a working model of the future, a future in which people live in harmony with nature. Conservation International has made this future a reality. For more than twenty years they have empowered communities in jungles and deserts to make conservation part of their livelihoods. They are working with companies large and small to make conservation part of their business model.  Governments are working with them to make conservation a core component of their national policies and throughout this process, every strategy, every action has been guided by ground-breaking science. Today, governments, businesses, and individuals on every continent recognize that we must balance our needs with nature for a better future by protecting nature for future generations.

www.hsus.org The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization, backed by 10 million Americans, or one in every 30. Established in 1954, The HSUS seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals, a world that will also benefit people. They are America's mainstream force against cruelty, exploitation and neglect, as well as the most trusted voice extolling the human-animal bond.

www.mercycorps.org Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.  They work amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds.

www.nmam.org National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) occurs in the month of May and includes Loyalty Day, VE Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day.  This very important month honors, remembers, recognizes and appreciates all military personnel; those men and women who have served throughout our history and all who now serve in uniform and their families, as well as those Americans who have given their lives in defense of the freedoms we enjoy. It recognizes those on active duty in all branches of the services, the National Guard and Reserves plus retirees, veterans, and all of their families - well over 90 million Americans and more than 230 years of our nation’s history.  NMAM allows Americans to educate each generation on the historical impact of our military through the participation of the community with those who serve, encouraging patriotism and love for America.

www.operationhomefront.net Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind and to wounded warriors when they return home. Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers in 30 chapters nationwide and has provided critical assistance to more than 45,000 military families in need. Operation Homefront also operates an online magazine for military wives and women in uniform. Through this community, they reach the newest and youngest military families, instantly alerting them about their programs and other information to help them succeed in military life.  Goals include providing emergency aid, a computer communications program that allows family to keep in touch, financial assistance, and much more.