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Charity spotlight: Project C.U.R.E

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Charity spotlight: Project C.U.R.E

Charity spotlight: Project C.U.R.E. Project C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent Relief and Equipment) is the largest provider of donated medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world. From humble beginnings in Dr. James Jackson's garage circa 1987, what began as one man collecting $250,000 worth of medical supplies in 30 days has grown into an organization that has helped men, women and children in 130 countries. Dr. Jackson's charitable actions had such an impact on those around him that 10 years after that first donation, his son Dr. Douglas Jackson, would become the president and CEO of Project C.U.R.E....

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Charity spotlight: Concern Foundation

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Charity spotlight: Concern Foundation

Charity spotlight: Concern Foundation Concern Foundation is a volunteer-driven organization focused on making sure their dollars count in the fight against cancer. An organization that began with 15 Los Angeles couples coming together to help their friend, Beverly Wolman, battle cancer, has now donated more than $60 million to over 750 cancer researcher projects. Despite their reach, Concern Foundation now employs just 4 full-time team members. This helps them keep operating costs low so that donors' dollars are being used as efficiently as possible. Jena Brown, Director of Development & Outreach, is one such employee. She was driven to get involved with...

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Charity spotlight: The Hunger Project

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Charity spotlight: The Hunger Project

Charity spotlight: The Hunger Project It starts with women. That's the idea behind The Hunger Project’s programs throughout Africa, South Asia and Latin America. In fact, it’s the first of their three pillars that form the foundation for each of the 16,075 communities the organization aids: Empower women as key agents of change Mobilize communities into self-reliant action Foster effective partnerships to engage local government In general, The Hunger Project initiates campaigns against early marriage and violence against women, education programs for nutrition and sanitation and income-generating activities for communities in need. It’s their belief that by pioneering sustainable, women-centered strategies, we...

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Charity spotlight: Water.org

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Charity spotlight: Water.org

Charity spotlight: Water.org Water.org—it’s a charity that does just what it sounds like it does—or is it? Though, yes, the organization does work to empower people through access to safe water and sanitation, they take a slightly different approach than many traditional charities. The founders of Water.org, Matt Damon (yes, that Matt Damon!) and Gary White, believe that access to safe water is one of the building blocks that helps turn problems into potential. With easy access to clean water and sanitation, communities are able to improve health, embark on education and increase economic prosperity. So how is Water.org’s approach...

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Charity Spotlight: CMMB

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Charity Spotlight: CMMB

Charity Spotlight: CMMB CMMB, aka Catholic Medical Mission Board, is a faith-based non-governmental organization that provides healthcare solutions to women and children in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. You could probably guess Marc Skid was excited to partner with CMMB because, after all, one of our styles is named after a nun. But more than that, CMMB is an organization that focuses on delivering aid with dignity, respect and love. They provide long-term medical and developmental aid to communities in a sustainable way in order to strengthen and support existing systems. And of course, like all of our hand-picked...

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