John – Page 36 – Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work

Giving Hope to Cancer Patients

November 25, 2011 John Charity Activity

All cancer patients need hope. No matter what their prognosis, feeling some kind of hope is the only way they can carry on. Thus the City of Hope – nearly 100 years old – is a phenomenal charitable organization that helps these patients live with a little hope. The organization[…]

Environmental Protection

November 10, 2011 John Environment

The International Rivers Network (more commonly known as International Rivers) was established to help the environment in general, but more specifically the rivers and the neighboring communities. Set up more than a quarter of a century ago, the charity focuses on how to preserve the rivers in their most natural[…]

Pedro Clean Up

November 10, 2011 John Charity Activity

Drinking Water Distributed – Free for the Southeast and West Pedro Zaragoza Vizcarra Foundation, Lucerne Milk BipGas, will join the Board of Municipal Water and Sanitation (JMAS) to distribute free water in the southern colonies (east and west of the city) that are currently not connected to such a facility.[…]

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

November 9, 2011 John Charity Activity

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation seeks to “help all people lead healthy, productive lives.” It firmly believes all lives have “equal value” and thus tries to provide the resources people are lacking to ensure they have enough food and live above the poverty line. Health and (adequate) wealth are[…]

Central Neighbourhood House

October 26, 2011 John Charity Activity

The Central Neighbourhood House, is Toronto, Canada’s second oldest settlement house. For the past century, both staff and volunteers have been working together with the neighbourhood to find out what is missing in their lives and what the House can offer. It has been working for this goal since 1911. […]

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

October 11, 2011 John Uncategorized

The LBBC (Living Beyond Breast Cancer) charity was established back in 1991 as a response to the need for support and information on the subject of breast cancer and its treatment for women. The charity has, today, really come a long way since then. It now has the capacity to[…]

American Bird Conservancy

September 28, 2011 John Environment

The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) – established in 1994 – is focused on the conservation of wild birds and their habitats across the nation. Whenever there is any kind of threat to birds, the ABC is on the case. In this capacity it is able to advance the whole concept[…]

The Valerie Fund

September 14, 2011 John Charity Activity, Childrens Charities

When nine-year old Valerie Goldstein passed away after a battle against cancer, her parents Ed and Sue didn’t want her death to be forgotten. They thus established the Valerie Fund, back in 1976, in her memory. The fund’s aim is to “provide support for the comprehensive health care of children[…]

ThanksUSA Helps Military Families

August 31, 2011 John Charity Activity

ThanksUSA evolved in quite an interesting way. Two sisters, Rachel and Kelsi, were on a family vacation in August 2005 when they got the idea to help families of military troops. While participating in a treasure hunt, they were inspired to think of creating some type of a treasure hunt[…]

Serving Our World

August 4, 2011 John Childrens Charities

Serving Our World is a vital non-profit organization that seeks to place the far too many young girls and boys in loving, safe, protected homes. These children have been horrifically exploited in some way or another; from exploitation to rape, and even being trafficked. Making a donation to Serving Our[…]