Charities near and dear to the characters of
The Mala Beads
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Claire (9) American Heart Association ~ For nearly 100 years, the American Heart Association has been fighting heart disease and stroke, helping families and communities thrive. www.heart.org
Nate (15) Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe ~ The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, also known as the People of the First Light, oversee 150 acres of land in Mashpee and support the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and its many programs, services, and efforts to preserve the Wampanoag Peoples way of life. www.mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
Lori (23) Independence House, Inc. ~ Cape Cod’s leading domestic and sexual violence emergency housing resource, counseling, and advocacy center to address and prevent domestic and sexual violence. www.independencehouse.org
Debbie (27) Beauty Changes Lives ~ Scholarships Mentorships Inspiration. www.beautychangeslives.org
Tony (33) Area 23/Southern Indiana Alcoholics Anonymous. www.area23aa.org
Jaimie (36) Memphis Area Prevention Coalition ~ Promoting community safety by educating youth and adults about substance abuse and prevention. www.memphisprevention.org
Angel (41) Give 365 Memphis ~ Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Scholarship Fund ~ Inspired, collective giving makes an impact on our members and grantees—bringing those two together in a meaningful way that creates more intentional philanthropists and builds a Greater Memphis. www.give365memphis.org
Khan (46) PAM The Pakistan Association of Memphis is the home to Pakistani Americans based in Memphis TN. PAM is a non-governmental, non-profit organization. www.pakmem.com
Dani (50) Mid-South Food Bank Mobile Pantry ~ A Mobile Pantry is a method of direct client distribution in partnership with an organization that acts as a host site. The Mobile Pantry utilizes refrigerated vehicles to provide nutritious food in a drive-thru setup. www.midsouthfoodbank.org
Barbara (55) Aging Commission of The Mid-South Memphis ~ We offer programs that make a difference in the lives of all older adults and adults living with disabilities. From the older person who can remain at home if they receive the right services to those who are healthy and can benefit from the activities and socialization provided by our community-based programs, such as senior centers, we´re here to help.
www.shelbycountytn.gov/3433/Aging-Commission-of-the-mid-South
Kalie (60) The Bee Conservancy ~ Protecting Bees, Building Habitat, and Strengthening Communities Together. www.thebeeconservancy.org
Aaron (65) The American Kidney Fund ~ From prevention and research to treatments and transplants, The American Kidney Fund takes a comprehensive approach to working on behalf of 37 million Americans with kidney disease. www.kidneyfund.org
John (69) NEDS New England Donor Services ~ To be a leader in the development and implementation of strategies to increase the life-saving and life-enhancing gifts of organ and tissue donation through effective relationships with our clinical partners, donor families, and communities we serve. www.neds.org
Charlotte (75) Friends Who Stutter ~ The National Association of Young People Who Stutter. www.friendswhostutter.org
Marianne (79) Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation ~ Today’s Care. Tomorrow’s Cure ~ We are dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. www.christopherreeve.org
Sanura (85) Give Back Yoga Foundation ~ Our mission is to bring the benefits of yoga to all people, especially those facing mental and physical hardship (e.g. addiction, incarceration, poverty, military service, and eating disorders). www.givebackyoga.org
Barry (95) Orchid Project ~ Orchid Project is a UK-based NGO that is catalyzing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women, and their communities. Together, we can create a world free from Female Genital Cutting. www.orchidproject.org
Robert (99) Breast Cancer Research Foundation ~ When you give to BCRF, you're funding critical hours in the lab. More time for research means more progress towards ending breast cancer—and longer, healthier lives for the ones we love. Every moment matters for people who have breast cancer, so please do all you can to help right away. www.bcrf.org
Vanessa (105) American Pregnancy Association ~ From conception through birth and all the wonderful in-betweens, our nurses and pregnancy educators are here to provide the resources and information you need for the healthiest possible pregnancy. www.americanpregnancy.org
Katrina (110) Saint John’s Program for Real Change ~ Saint John’s Program for Real Change, located in Sacramento, California, supports women in crisis and their children through a comprehensive 12-18 month residential program developed to help them build a successful new life for themselves and their families. www.saintjohnsprogram.org
Juan (117) The Muwekma Ohlone Preservation Foundation ~ Partnering for a Brighter Future for the Muwekma Ohlone People
www.muwekma.org/muwekma-ohlone-preservation-foundation.html
Frank (126) Solano Community Animal Response Team ~ working toward animal safety during natural disasters. www.greatnonprofits.org/org/solano-community-animal-response-team
Jess (133) Solano Pride Center ~ Celebrating 25 years of inclusivity ~ 1234 Empire Street Fairfield, CA 94533 707-207-3430
Seth (145) The Wilderness Society ~ An environmental organization working with local communities and heeding both rigorous science and traditional Indigenous knowledge to build a network of lands and waters that will sustain people and nature for generations to come. www.wilderness.org
Bella (155) Alzheimer Society of Canada ~ Whether you want to learn more about the programs and services we offer, or find dementia-related information specific to your needs, the Alzheimer Society has the education and resources to help. www.alzheimer.ca
Amelia (163) MOSAIC ~ Improving communities by welcoming and supporting immigrants and refugees to settle and start a new life in Vancouver British Columbia, CA www.mosaicbc.org
Diane (178) Lower Mainland Grief Recovery Society (LMGRS) ~ To support the bereaved in the greater Vancouver, BC area to rebuild their lives by helping them understand their grief in a safe and confidential environment. www.lmgr.ca
Janelle (182) Adler Centre ~ Cultivating Belonging with Affordable counseling services for Individuals, relationships, and families in Greater Vancouver, BC. www.adlercentre.ca
Selma (190) Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre ~ We provide low-barrier wellness and legal services to Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender non-conforming people in a way that is respectful and celebratory of clients’ identity and self-expression. www.cwhwc.com
Chili (202) Vancouver Community College Scholarship Fund for Nursing Program provides scholarships for nursing education within the Greater Vancouver BC area. www.vcc.ca
Peter (214) The Treehouse Vancouver Child and Youth Advocacy Centre ~ focuses on getting Vancouver’s children and youth who have experienced abuse back to feeling like kids again. www.treehousevancouver.ca
Daphne (219) The Trauma Foundation ~ The Trauma Foundation’s mission is to support the healing of unresolved trauma for individuals, families, and communities. www.thetraumafoundation.org
Betty (227) Clean Trails ~ Step by step, and little by little, we aim to eliminate waste on all the trails that grace our public lands. www.cleantrails.org
Cheryl (236) Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ~ The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world. www.aafa.org
Willow (251) Cerebral Palsy Research Network ~ focuses on optimizing the lifelong health and wellness of people with cerebral palsy and their families through high-quality research, education, and community programming. www.cprn.org
Matthew (264) Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) ~ With the help of our local New Hampshire communities, we assist people with tools for living life independently, so they can change their lives for the better. www.gsil.org
Susi (Claire’s best friend and the one who gave her the mala beads) ~ Oneness Golden Age Movement United States & Canada ~ Sri Amma Bhagavan’s worldwide humanitarian mission to end world suffering by transforming humanity’s inner state into one of peace and higher consciousness in order to create a world that works for everyone.
The Golden Age Movement USA—Canada is one of many communities around the globe supporting this grand vision for humanity. Be a powerful force of love and compassion in the world. www.74kgoldenage.com