Her Justice is a non-profit legal aid organization that brings together determined women and committed lawyers in securing life-changing results for its clients, mainly vulnerable women. It reaches out to women in all boroughs of New York City while its network of contacts provide support services for them.
Its extensive contacts include legal agencies, social services offices, and healthcare facilities as well as churches, shelters and law enforcement agencies. By partnering with these third parties, Her Justice also have partners in spreading the word about its free legal services in divorce, family, and immigration laws.
Many of Her Justice’s clients come the poorest boroughs in the city particularly in Queens. More than half are Latina women while a quarter are African-American women. Majority are victims of domestic violence while most are mothers.
Her Justice’s Board of Directors come from diverse industries in many of New York City’s leading corporate law firms. Its Corporate Partners are the leading law firms, too, which provide programmatic and general operating support.
Friday, February 5, 2016
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
GroundSpark: Creating Films to Encourage Meaningful Action
GroundSpark, a non-profit organization, is on a mission to create visionary films as well as dynamic educational programs designed to move individuals and their communities to take meaningful action toward a more just society. By doing so, it seeks to create a spark from the ground up, so to speak, so that the world can be a better place.
The advocacy organization specializes in the creation of strategic documentary films about a wide range of topics as well as in distribution campaigns. While its goals for these projects, which touch on social, environmental justice, and economic topics, are ambitious, its dedicated men and women have been successful so far especially when in partnerships with other stakeholders, such as GLSEN.
Indeed, GroundSpark works with several public interest organizations, movement advocates, and advocacy groups in:
GroundSpark is best known for its landmark program - The Respect For All Project – that focuses on the creation of safer schools and communities for all young people. The initiative helps young people and adults understand the diversity of family structures, change school cultures, and open up constructive dialogues regarding gender norms as well as create school curriculum inclusive of the LGBT community and their issues.
The advocacy organization specializes in the creation of strategic documentary films about a wide range of topics as well as in distribution campaigns. While its goals for these projects, which touch on social, environmental justice, and economic topics, are ambitious, its dedicated men and women have been successful so far especially when in partnerships with other stakeholders, such as GLSEN.
Indeed, GroundSpark works with several public interest organizations, movement advocates, and advocacy groups in:
- Envisioning the political, cultural and structural changes that should happen in society;
- Identifying the stories and their messages that can encourage audiences to become more actively involved;
- Assessing the best format, style and length of the films and educational programs that can promote the organization’s goals;
- Collaborating in the creation of top-notch films; and
- Designing an outreach and audience engagement strategy designed to maximize the power of film as a catalyst for change
GroundSpark is best known for its landmark program - The Respect For All Project – that focuses on the creation of safer schools and communities for all young people. The initiative helps young people and adults understand the diversity of family structures, change school cultures, and open up constructive dialogues regarding gender norms as well as create school curriculum inclusive of the LGBT community and their issues.
Friday, January 29, 2016
Bonei Olam: Building the World with Jewish Couples
Bonei Olam, which means "builders of the world" in Hebrew, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to assisting Jewish couples struggling with infertility. Founded by Rabbi Shlomo Bochner and R' Yumi Kleinbart, it was established with the mission of providing eligible couples with funds for fertility treatments as well as relieving couples the physical and mental stress resulting from the inability to conceive.
With its first office located in Brooklyn, New York, Bonei Olam has expanded its operations to other parts of the United States as well as abroad, particularly in Israel, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Belgium. These are areas with strong Jewish communities where Jewish couples may have little to no resources for infertility treatments.
In 1999, Bonei Olam made its first success when the first baby funded, so to speak, by the organization was born. The organization has since then been involved in the funding for infertility treatments for thousands of couples with over 5,000 children born under its auspices.
With its first office located in Brooklyn, New York, Bonei Olam has expanded its operations to other parts of the United States as well as abroad, particularly in Israel, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Belgium. These are areas with strong Jewish communities where Jewish couples may have little to no resources for infertility treatments.
In 1999, Bonei Olam made its first success when the first baby funded, so to speak, by the organization was born. The organization has since then been involved in the funding for infertility treatments for thousands of couples with over 5,000 children born under its auspices.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Discovery Eye Foundation: Dedicated to Eye Health
The Discovery Eye Foundation (DEF) was founded in 1970 with the three-fold mission of facilitating the development of cures for eye disorders; improving patient care via research into the cornea and retinal; and the conduct of educational programs related to eye disease. The foundation achieves its mission through:
• Providing monetary support for groundbreaking corneal and retinal research; and
• Establishing multinational support and outreach programs for people afflicted with one of the numerous eye diseases
DEF has established two foundations for this mission, too, namely:
• The Macular Degeneration Partnership
The foundation supports innovative research into macular degeneration especially research groups involved in finding new treatments, even a cure, for the disease. The general public can also avail of its educational resources regarding the disease and, in the process, take the appropriate measures to manage it.
• The National Keratoconus Foundation
The foundation has also established the National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF), an outreach program with a two-fold mission, too, namely: increasing the awareness and understanding of the general public about keratoconus and supporting scientific research into the risk factors, causes, and treatment of the disease.
Founded in 1986 via a grant from DEF, NKCF was created to fill in the gaps of information that patients diagnosed with keratoconus complained about in the course of finding better management options. NKCF was created with the express goals of providing support including the latest information to patients and their families as well as eye care professionals; providing support programs including educational materials for people who want a better understanding of the eye disease; and providing support and encouragement for researchers toward working together in discovering new treatments.
DEF provides the informational and educational support through a variety of ways including websites, regular newsletters, free publications, and support groups as well as telephone access available for healthcare professionals.
• Providing monetary support for groundbreaking corneal and retinal research; and
• Establishing multinational support and outreach programs for people afflicted with one of the numerous eye diseases
DEF has established two foundations for this mission, too, namely:
• The Macular Degeneration Partnership
The foundation supports innovative research into macular degeneration especially research groups involved in finding new treatments, even a cure, for the disease. The general public can also avail of its educational resources regarding the disease and, in the process, take the appropriate measures to manage it.
• The National Keratoconus Foundation
The foundation has also established the National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF), an outreach program with a two-fold mission, too, namely: increasing the awareness and understanding of the general public about keratoconus and supporting scientific research into the risk factors, causes, and treatment of the disease.
Founded in 1986 via a grant from DEF, NKCF was created to fill in the gaps of information that patients diagnosed with keratoconus complained about in the course of finding better management options. NKCF was created with the express goals of providing support including the latest information to patients and their families as well as eye care professionals; providing support programs including educational materials for people who want a better understanding of the eye disease; and providing support and encouragement for researchers toward working together in discovering new treatments.
DEF provides the informational and educational support through a variety of ways including websites, regular newsletters, free publications, and support groups as well as telephone access available for healthcare professionals.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Arlington Free Clinic: Providing Free-of-charge, High-quality Medical Care
The Arlington Free Clinic (AFC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to proving low-income and uninsured adults in Arlington County with free-of-charge, high-quality medical care. The organization largely depends on the generosity of its volunteers and donors.
AFC has three primarily goals, namely, provide quality patient care, plan for the future, and effective management. These goals are in line with its vision of providing exemplary healthcare for people in need within Arlington County.
Along this line, AFC provides its target beneficiaries with a full range of medical services including:
AFC has three primarily goals, namely, provide quality patient care, plan for the future, and effective management. These goals are in line with its vision of providing exemplary healthcare for people in need within Arlington County.
Along this line, AFC provides its target beneficiaries with a full range of medical services including:
- Primary care
- Women’s health care including free mammography and annual screening for cervical cancer
- Specialty medical care in cardiology, endocrinology, dermatology, ENT, oncology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, podiatry, psychiatry, radiology, pulmonology, and hematology, among others
- Physical therapy
- Mental health
- Pharmacy services
- Diagnostic testing
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Alternatives Pregnancy Center: Offering a Meaningful Option Other than Abortion
Founded in 1982 initially as a faith-based organization, the Alternative Pregnancy Center has evolved to become one of the foremost non-profit organizations that offer meaningful services for women, even men, involved in pregnancy-related crisis. The center has offered and continues to offer viable alternatives to abortion by meeting its clients’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs during this time and, in the process, encouraging them to choose life.
By strengthening the education and involvement of the local business community and churches about abortion and its related issues, the center strives to be a Christian witness, too. Its dedication in providing meaningful alternatives to abortion addresses the struggles that thousands of women face in making decisions about their unplanned pregnancy. Unfortunately, these women have to deal with tremendous pressure from their family and friends, even from other groups, in keeping or terminating their unborn babies.
Clients of Alternative Pregnancy Center receive a comprehensive range of compassionate, caring and competent services designed to provide pregnant women about their alternatives. These services are offered free of charge to women who believe they may be pregnant, or who are in an unplanned pregnancy, or who are grieving because of past abortions. Its 24-hour helpline are staffed by people who can offer alternatives to abortion as well as resources including referrals to other helpful agencies.
Among its free services are:
By strengthening the education and involvement of the local business community and churches about abortion and its related issues, the center strives to be a Christian witness, too. Its dedication in providing meaningful alternatives to abortion addresses the struggles that thousands of women face in making decisions about their unplanned pregnancy. Unfortunately, these women have to deal with tremendous pressure from their family and friends, even from other groups, in keeping or terminating their unborn babies.
Clients of Alternative Pregnancy Center receive a comprehensive range of compassionate, caring and competent services designed to provide pregnant women about their alternatives. These services are offered free of charge to women who believe they may be pregnant, or who are in an unplanned pregnancy, or who are grieving because of past abortions. Its 24-hour helpline are staffed by people who can offer alternatives to abortion as well as resources including referrals to other helpful agencies.
Among its free services are:
- Crisis intervention, which are aimed at providing clients with physical, emotional and spiritual support in times of crisis
- Medical services, which are delivered via its clinics in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Parker, and Littleton as well as in its Mobile Testing Clinic
- Pregnancy options counseling, which provide women with free pregnancy testing and ultrasound services as well as education about abortion, parenting, and adoption for a fully informed decision
- STD testing and treatment, which are offered under strict rules of confidentiality
- Counseling after abortion, which offers counseling and support groups to help women move forward in their lives
Friday, January 15, 2016
Trout Unlimited Protects Freshwater Bodies in the US
Trout Unlimited, a non-profit organization founded in 1959 in Michigan, is one of the most notable organizations involved in the conservation of freshwater bodies of water in the United States. These bodies include streams, rivers, and lakes as well as their associated upland habitats where trout and salmon, among other aquatic species, thrive.
Today, the non-profit organization has more than 150,000 volunteers in approximately 400 chapters across several states including Main, Montana, and Alaska. It has developed effective and efficient conservation tools for its purpose including the Conservation Success Index, which is a framework used in the assessment of cold water fish species in their native ranges.
Each chapter in the organization is dedicated to the conservation of a specific watershed area in the country. For example, the Little River Chapter protects the Little River watershed including wide sections of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Each chapter implements similar programs in stream and river restoration, group activities, and education projects, among others.
Today, the non-profit organization has more than 150,000 volunteers in approximately 400 chapters across several states including Main, Montana, and Alaska. It has developed effective and efficient conservation tools for its purpose including the Conservation Success Index, which is a framework used in the assessment of cold water fish species in their native ranges.
Each chapter in the organization is dedicated to the conservation of a specific watershed area in the country. For example, the Little River Chapter protects the Little River watershed including wide sections of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Each chapter implements similar programs in stream and river restoration, group activities, and education projects, among others.
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