Find Health General & Financing Nonprofits and Charities

  Didi L wrote:

I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1988, before people spoke about it. I wanted to make sure that no one else faced it panic-stricken and alone so I talked about breast cancer all the time. When friends were diagnosed, I was usually one of... more »

  Kjjw wrote:

PALS is a wonderful organization that assist patients in getting to treatment facilities through volunteer pilots. I have had the opportunity to see first hand the amazing work they do. The pilots are exemplary and very giving of their time and resources... more »

  Kimberly30 wrote:

It was sixteen years ago, and I didn't have access to anything but a medical dictionary and a book from the '40s showing a photograph of a child that looked remarkably like my newborn daughter. I was shocked and devastated with the diagnosis. A nurse... more »

  Becky84 wrote:

Gracie's gown has been a blessing to my family! I have two children with multiple health issues. My son has a parlayed colon and in 2012-2014 he spent 128 days in the hospital! The gown is like a hug to him he had 26 times he had to have a test, tube... more »

  NPandC wrote:

Anthony, Andrea, Tony, and their team of volunteers and donors provide a beautiful, healthy meal for about 1,000 homeless men, women, and children every major holiday. more »

  LippertLodge wrote:

The Kellermann Foundation has grown over the years from one couple with a vision to improve the lives of the Batwa people of Uganda by opening a small 2-person clinic into a 112-bed hospital and development program that reaches as many as 100,000 of the... more »

  Lelania wrote:

The International Association for Near Death Studies website (www.IANDS.org) is the place to visit if you have had a Near Death Experience (NDE) or if you want reliable information about NDEs. IANDS is the oldest and largest organization devoted to... more »

  Denise G.1 wrote:

After a suffering the consequences of a concussion all alone for 18 months, I finally found Pink Concussion. A group of women who are going through the same thing. Everyone is respectful and supportive. It is amazing to find that I am not alone! I am... more »

  nmutone wrote:

I first learned about Nurse-Family Partnership in 2006 through an article in the New Yorker. The article described the real-life experiences of a nurse home visitor in Louisiana. It was a gripping and fascinating introduction to a program that has continued... more »

  Joe_15 wrote:

Chronic Disease Fund helped my husband with the treatment Provenage he is a stage 4 Cancer patient. Loving him so much I want whatever it takes to get help and he does have insurance but the treatment is still expensive. They asked for some information... more »

  Todd N. wrote:

Brenda has dedicated her time and money since 2008 for the homeless children of the USA. She has just recently been asking for help due to the fact she is overwhelmed and just can't fund it any longer out of her own pocket. She donates her time as well... more »

  beth18 wrote:

I have traveled to Jalapa, Guatemala with people sponsored by the HEAR Foundation. We work with girls and young women in an orphanage there. I have concentrated on the sewing project. We have taught young women the proper use of sewing machines and... more »

  snoopy wrote:

They are a wonderful organization to volunteer for . I had the opportunity to work with the American Buddhist Sangha during their winter 2007 canned food drive, and will do so this coming winter as well. They a compassionate , and caring group. I thank... more »

  tflood1431@hotmail.com wrote:

I would avoid this group. I raised $ for them to fund surgical missions and I have no idea what they did with with it. BAD NEWS more »

  Mwmcclure wrote:

My sister had CaringBridge page last summer while she was in the hospital. It was a great way for her to keep in touch with friends and family. This site is a great idea, and we had a very good experience. more »

  brodskie wrote:

Santa Clara Family Health Foundation is an able and well-run organization that has successfully secured millions of dollars in public and private resources to ensure that all children in Santa Clara County have health insurance. Their success is evidenced... more »

  PaulGH2O wrote:

As a cancer survivor, I volunteer in several organizations with similar goals as Cancer Hope Network but none do as thorough job preparing us for helping those newly diagnosed who contact the organization seeking help and hope. I was very impressed by... more »

  DBC wrote:

I was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 1982 and then again in 2003. I turned to Living Beyond Breast Cancer and I have never looked else where. I get so much support; both intellectually and emotionally, from the staff as well as from the amazing... more »

  sarayah2017 wrote:

Great organization to volunteer for. I wanted to be apart of a local organization that truly makes a difference in the lives of women with GYN cancer. more »

  Aimee M.3 wrote:

Think Humanity is one of the rare nonprofits with no overhead or admin costs, meaning it donates 100% of the money it raises to directly help people in need. This is nearly unheard of. This is a nonprofit with a ton of heart and accountability, working... more »

  Joe B.5 wrote:

The people at Team Maggie were very professional and caring when my daughter was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2015, and they provided us with important information regarding the advantages of having her eggs removed before beginning treatment for her... more »

  marilee wrote:

In December 2009 my daughter was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. After seven rounds of chemo therapy, she was not improving and was referred to the City of Hope for a bone marrow transplant. The transplant took and my daughter is now in... more »

  Erika B. wrote:

I came to the Family of Hope through my daughter Abby who has Williams Syndrome. I met everyone on Facebook and was asked to be on the Board of Directors which was one of the greatest moments of my life! The Family of Hope purchased a LeapFrog LeapPad... more »

  richesofhisgrace wrote:

I have been volunteering with Good News India since October 2011. I love working with GNI because of their passion to help the destitute children of India. I have heard testimonies from some of the children that before GNI they didn't have shoes on their... more »

  kaitlin_m wrote:

I was privileged enough to work for Sister to Sister on and off for about 2 years. These women are so dedicated to their cause and truly believe in the message they are spreading. I have also worked numerous events on behalf of Sister to Sister and... more »