AABB
Established in 1947, AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks) is an international, non-profit association dedicated to the advancement of science and the practice of transfusion medicine and related biological therapies. The association is committed to improving health by developing and delivering standards, accreditation and educational programs and services that optimize patient and donor care and safety.
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American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is where people mobilize to help their neighbors--down the street, across the country and around the world--in emergencies. The Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
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America's Blood Centers
Founded in 1962, America's Blood Centers is North America's largest network of non-profit, community blood centers. Seventy-seven blood centers operate more than 600 collection sites in 45 U.S. states and Canada, and provide nearly half of the United States, and all of Canada's volunteer donor blood supply. These centers serve more than 150 million people and provide blood products and services to more than 4,200 hospitals and healthcare facilities across North America.
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United Way
United Way is a national network of more than 1,300 local organizations that work to create lasting positive changes in communities and people's lives. While local United Ways tackle issues based on local needs, common focus areas include helping children and youth succeed, improving access to health care, promoting self-sufficiency, and strengthening families.
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America's Second Harvest
America's Second Harvest--The Nation's Food Bank Network is the nation's largest charitable hunger-relief organization. The America's Second Harvest Network supports approximately 50,000 local charitable agencies operating more than 94,000 programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, Kids Cafes and BackPack Programs.
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Angel Flight America
Angel Flight provides, through its members, access for people in need seeking free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family, community, or national crisis.
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Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities USA provides vital social services to people in need, regardless of their religious, social or economic backgrounds. Catholic Charities USA provides networking opportunities, national advocacy and media efforts, program development, training and technical assistance and financial support.
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Embrace Iowa - 2008 Iowa Disaster Fund
The 2008 Iowa Disaster Fund's purpose is to promote private sector contributions from many of Iowa's premier leaders and businesses, as well as to seek funds outside of Iowa.
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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian housing ministry. Habitat welcomes all people--regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or any other difference--to build simple, decent, affordable houses with those who lack adequate shelter.
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Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) works to defend the interests of animals everywhere. The HSUS celebrates and advocates the human-animal bond and fights animal cruelty and abuse in all of its forms.
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Hurricane Katrina
The storm has passed but the victims of Hurricane Katrina still need your help. Whether it's helping local schools rebuild, delivering toys and books to children, helping displaced pets, or helping victims with home heating and cooling bills. Please give.
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National Mental Health Association
With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.
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Operation USA
Operation USA provides materials, training, advocacy and financial support for communities that are recovering from natural and manmade disasters. Operation USA also tackles chronic poverty through the creation of sustainable health, nutrition and disaster response programs.
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Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, a religious and charitable organization, seeks to meet the physical and spiritual needs of hurting individuals.
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Save the Children
Save the Children works in some of the most impoverished communities in the country, reaching thousands of children, providing quality literacy, physical activity and nutrition programming during in-school, out-of-school and summer hours.
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USA Freedom Corps
USA Freedom Corps promotes and expands volunteer service in America by partnering with national service programs, working to strengthen the non-profit sector, recognizing volunteers and helping connect individuals with volunteer opportunities.
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