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The Boys and Girls Club of Porter County provides children ages 5 to 18 with quality programming as well as a full range of daily after school activities including homework help, games and enrichment activities that focuses on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Porter County offers an affordable annual membership of $25.00 ($20 at the Duneland Club) with Club sites located in Valparaiso, South Haven, Portage and Chesterton.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. We alleviate suffering and provide assistance to people in need in more than 100 countries` without regard to race` belief or nationality. CRS maintains strict standards of efficiency` accountability and transparency. Last year` more than 92 percent of revenues spent went directly to programs that benefit the poor overseas.
The National Organization for Rare Disorders, a 501(c)(3) organization, is an independent patient advocacy organization dedicated to helping individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its 280 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient support services. NORD serves all stakeholders in the rare disease community, including patients and their families, patient organizations, researchers, medical professionals, medical students, and companies developing orphan products. NORD also works closely with many government agencies, most notably the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All NORD programs are focused on one ultimate goal -- to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by rare diseases. NORD is the official sponsor of Rare Disease Day in the U.S., an observance day held on the last day of February each year worldwide. Its goals are to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation`s mission is to prevent disease, save lives and promote recovery. Our vision is a world where Canadians live healthy lives free of heart disease and stroke. We are committed to have the greatest tangible impact in improving the health of Canadian families every day. Together with our volunteers, donors, researchers and partners, we create survivors.
The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people in our community.