Even airmen can fall to Earth when personal and professional crises affect them and their families. Fortunately, the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) comes to the rescue to give distressed airmen the wings to fly again, so to speak.

Incorporated in 1942, AFAS is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to distressed Air Force members and their families. The organization was originally established as a national organization that can provide emergency assistance to W...

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Avon Products, Inc. takes pride in being the company for women. Its non-profit foundation, the Avon Foundation for Women, follows the path set by the multinational corporation – to promote the scientific, humanitarian, and educational as well charitable activities that improve the quality of life among women and their families.

As part of its current mission, the foundation leads or joins in the efforts of the public and private sectors in the following three areas:

•        Breast ca...

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The Wilderness Society was formed in 1935 for the purpose of protecting America’s shared wild lands from destruction and conversion into commercial, residential, or industrial land. The organization believes that preserving these natural gems not only give people a place for recreation and solitude, but it is also the foundation of having a healthy planet.

The organization has successfully protected over 100 acres of wilderness across 44 US states since then. The pieces of land the organiz...

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The Waterkeeper Alliance traces its roots to the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association (HRFA), an organization of recreational and commercial fishermen who came together in 1966 to protect the Hudson River, the source of livelihood for many of its members. In 1983, the HRFA hired a full-time Riverkeeper whose job was to patrol the Hudson River to catch polluters, restore fisheries, and lead citizens in enforcing environmental laws. The Hudson Riverkeepers were successful not just in protecti...
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The fate of our planet lies on a balanced ecosystem. Animals and their habitats must be preserved in order to keep the balance of nature. One of the species that is very important to the ecosystem is the Bat. Many people see them as scary creatures or as nuisances, but they are needed to keep the planet in order.

Bat Conservation International is a non-profit organization that aims to promote balance in the Earth’s ecosystem by supporting education and research about bats and embarks on p...

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In 1994, Tennis superstar Andre Agassi launched his very own nonprofit organization called The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation. The foundation’s mission was initially meant to help children through programs that involve education, recreation, and social services. In order to raise money for his foundation, Agassi hosted the first annual Grand Slam for Children, a benefit concert that brought together some of the music industry’s legends and superstars to perform for a cause. The first ...
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Students diagnosed with dyslexia or those who suffer from some form of visual impairment are at a disadvantage when it comes to education. This is because majority of the learning material used in classrooms come in the form of written or printed words. One organization is working to help these students with special needs overcome these barriers through recording audio books and provide support services for the visually impaired and those with dyslexia.

Learning Ally, a non-profit organizati...

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In 1930, when a drought hit Dust Bowl, a known waterfowl habitat, the number of ducks found in the area plummeted as their habitat dried out, a group of hunters came together to begin a conservation effort called More Game Birds. This organization was founded by a group of hunters who wanted to give back to nature and make sure that there are more than enough waterfowl to go around. In 1937, Publishing and Insurance mogul Joseph P. Knapp who was one of the driving forces behind More Game Bi...

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Public policy changes society and, in turn, groups, families and individuals. With this in mind, the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) works toward the improvement of public policies regarding breast cancer research including its diagnosis, treatment and management.

The non-profit organization is one of the leading grassroots advocacy organizations in the industry. Its status is partly due to its active participation in the communities where breast cancer patients and survivors as we...

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