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I've been volunteering with this organization since 2023, and I really enjoy my experience here. We work together, share our precious perspectives, and aspire to do something good for the underserved communities. Really love HRYA!!!

Awesome Chinese academy! I’ve tried many Chinese schools for my kids to learn Chinese but they just don’t learn anything new. Someone recommended this academy. My kids have learned so much at this academy! Definitely recommend.

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast has demonstrated to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission its commitment to excellence. Accredited land trusts meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. These land trusts demonstrate their commitment to excellence by adopting Land Trust Standards and Practices, the ethical and technical guidelines for the responsible operation of a land trust, and meeting the accreditation requirements drawn from them. Learn More: http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/about.

Phelan McDermid Syndrome (aka 22Q13) is a genetic disorder encompassing the deletion of a string of genes on the 22nd chromosome which includes the SHANK3 Gene. SHANK3 deletions and mutations have recently been identified as a cause for AUTISM. Although the number of identified 22Q13 children number around 600 worldwide (as the current tests can only identify deletions and not mutations), the consensus is that the number of currently non-identified mutations may be in the 100's of thousands. My son, a 4 year old boy, is one of the 600 identified deletions. The Phelan McDermid Syndrome Foundation (PMSF) has been a lifesaver for us. It is a non-profit, founded and managed by parents of other 22Q13's. The foundatoin has been recognized and receives support from such organizations as the NIH, AutismSpeaks, etc.The foundation, in addition to providing support to the children suffering from the syndrome, has undertaken a tremendous effort to contribute to the research community. The foundation has determined that by creating a genetic repository of samples from our 600 kids, that AUTISM researchers (in addition to EPILEPSY researchers, PAIN MANAGEMENT researchers, SEIZURE researchers) will be provided with a before unattainable treasure chest of genetic data which we are all confident will lead to discoveries to aid children across the ENTIRE SPECTRUM. Since the foundation is run and managed by parents (all of profoundly special needs children), the fundraising abilities are limited. I am hoping by listing the foundation on this site, that it may provide further awareness which may lead to additional donations.