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Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is dedicated to helping the visually impaired and blind population of the greater Washington region overcome the challenges of vision loss.  Our work enables people of all ages who are visually impaired or blind to remain independent, active, and productive in our society. We help people with vision loss live independently to fulfill their life's purposes.  We do this by providing comprehensive services and programs for people of all ages ( for children, adults and seniors, etc.) including employment, training, vision care, recreation and advocacy.

Mission: BVA serves as ambassadors and mentors for all veterans and their families coping with sight loss.Vision:BVA continually strives to better the lives of all who served in the Armed Forces living with sight loss through: expert advocacy, engaged membership, clear communication, and peer inspired self-reliance. Our BVA family epitomizes respect, honor, dedication and commitment to sustain a thriving, informed, patriotic and connected community.Why: BVA is the only congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organization created for, consisting of and led by visually impaired veterans focused on the issues, advocacy and mentorship vital to all veterans and families coping with sight loss regardless of service connection

To Bring the Power and Influence of the Entertainment Industry and News Media to Better Communicate about Health and Social Issues.

Advancing hope and wellness among our most vulnerable

The mission of Canines for Service is to inspire Veterans through life-changing canine partnerships.

To provide information & to coordinate a continuum of activities & services to the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and hearing population.

At First Step Women's Center, we help women just like you who walk through our doors each day. We are here to serve you.

To prevent blindness and preserve sight through direct services and programs, education and advocacy.

WHO WE ARE THE VINCENT OBIOMA OHAJU MEMORIAL (VOOM) FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO RAISE STANDARD OF CARE AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE MEDICAL PROGRAM IN NIGERIA. VOOM FOUNDATION WAS BORN FROM THE VISION OF DR. VINCENT OHAJU, CHIEF OF SURGERY & MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR TRAUMA SERVICES AT CHI ST. JOSEPH HEALTH IN BRYAN, TEXAS. ORIGINALLY FROM THE TOWN OF IHITTE, IN SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA, DR. OHAJU HAD PERSONALLY WITNESSED THE EFFECTS OF INADEQUATE AVAILABLE MEDICAL CARE ON FRIENDS AND FAMILY. HIS FATHER, VINCENT OBIOMA OHAJU PASSED AWAY IN 1983 AT THE AGE OF 56 DUE TO COMPLICATIONS FROM PULMONARY ASPIRATION. A SIMPLE PROCEDURE SUCH AS BRONCHOSOCOPY READILY AVAILABLE IN EVEN THE SMALLEST HOSPITAL IN THE UNITED STATES COULD HAVE PREVENTED HIS DEMISE. IT WAS A CLOSE AND PERSONAL REMINDER TO DR. OHAJU THAT OVER 95% OF THE PEOPLE IN NIGERIA LIVE WITHOUT ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES. IN 2016 THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION RANKED NIGERIA 163 OUT OF 190 COUNTRIES IN HEALTHCARE. THE NIGERIAN HEALTHCARE SYST

In 1973 as a result of the need for profound changes in mental health services the Alliance was incorporated in Los Angeles as the Coalition of Spanish Speaking Mental Health Organizations (COSSMHO). Since then the organization has grown and expanded to reflect the changing needs of the people and communities served. Today, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the premier science-based and community-driven organization that focuses on the best health for all. Community-based members provide services to more than 15 million Hispanics throughout the U.S. every year and national organization members provide services to more than 100 million people annually.

The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers is a health charity dedicated to perpetuating the memory of Will Rogers by operating three unique programs: Will Rogers Institute, Brave Beginnings, Pioneers Assistance Fund willrogersmotionpicture.org

Old Field Planters, Inc. is a family owned and operated 501c3 non for profit organization that was started in honor of Ned K. White & Lillie V. White to support talented young people pursue higher education. Mission: Sow seeds of health and prosperity through health literacy, higher education, and global health awareness through service and genuine generous support that ultimately ensures the “Gifts of Living: Life, Health, Strength, and Nourishment of body and soul and mind”.