Shevet Achim — Transcending Borders to Heal Children’s Hearts
Shevet Achim was founded on the belief that every child deserves equal access to quality medical care, regardless of the geopolitical situation of their home country. In their mission to bridge the gap faced by families in the Middle East, the organization coordinates travel and care for children with congenital heart conditions to receive advanced […]
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders with Noggin Educational Foundation
Noggin Educational Foundation believes in a world where every student is empowered to reach their full potential, no matter their economic situation. Based in Dallas, Texas, this charitable organization provides valuable educational resources to students — and their families — including free tutoring, special education consulting, summer enrichment, and career exploration. Rimini Street is joined […]
Turning “Pain into Smiles” with Simcha Layeled
Simcha Layeled turns “pain into smiles” for thousands of children each year. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, this charitable organization helps children with various illnesses — and their families — find relief through holistic solutions and care, mentorship, and lifelong friendships. With a focus on helping children reach their greatest personal potential, Simcha Layeled staff […]
A Cure for Childhood Cancer with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Representatives from LLS: Kim Seely – LLS Children’s Initiative Ambassador and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Oregon and Southwest Washington Region of LLS. Her daughter is celebrating 7 years of survivorship from leukemia. Charmaine Vazquez – Campaign Development Manager, Athletic initiatives for LLS. Since its founding in 1949, The Leukemia & […]
Weathering the Winter with the Founder of Winter Streets Project
Hi! I am Lou, Founder and Director of Winter Streets Project Five years ago, I had the idea of, instead of buying Christmas presents for my family and friends (who would only put them on eBay in January), I would do something to help those living on the streets. After a quick Google I had an […]
EmBARKing on the journey of a Career Service Dog with Freedom Service Dogs
Freedom Service Dogs is a non-profit organization based in Colorado, USA that prepares and matches assistance dogs with individuals living with “autism, traumatic brain injury (TBI), multiple sclerosis (MS), muscular dystrophy (MD), Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy (CP), spinal cord injuries,” and veterans with post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). Freedom Service Dogs is a proud accredited member of […]
Street Talk with ELEM: Youth in Distress
Since 1982, ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel has led the movement in treating and transforming the lives of troubled youth over 40 cities of Israel, touching the lives of more than 120,000 young adults each year both in person and online. ELEM’s powerhouse of 285 professionals and 2,000 volunteers take to the streets, proactively seeking, meeting and […]