Charities
The Orlando Event Series will help your foundation raise funds, increase education, and enhance community & branding awareness while laying the foundation for an annual event. The non-profit organizations listed below are beneficiaries of hosted events.
American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
Central Florida Area 1601 West Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: (407) 843-8680 Fax: (407) 423-2383
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
C.A.R.E.– Cancer Awareness and Reproductive Education
www.care-for-women.org; Elizabeth McCartney care@care-for-women.org
Cancer Awareness & Reproductive Education is a grassroots not-for-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to help women with or at risk for reproductive cancers through cancer education and emotional support. Their mission is to establish, provide, and maintain support systems for women, family and friends of those who have loved ones with reproductive cancer.
Caring for the Children www.caringforthechildren.org
Lee Shaw, Director LeeShaw1@gmail.com
They raise the awareness needed within local communities as well as state levels for the welfare of abused & neglected children. Their programs work for the Advocacy of the Child’s rights. They pledge their full support to those less fortunate, and facing difficult and trying circumstances. CFTC looks forward through the eyes of the child and work for their well being and future recognizing the importance of the whole family unit. CFTC works diligently for the welfare, and care of all children in need. This includes assistance to the family unit whenever possible.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cffa.org
Central Florida Office - Winter Park, FL (407) 339-2978 orlando-fl@cff.org
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.
The Foundation is the leading organization in the United States devoted to cystic fibrosis. It funds and accredits more than 115 CF care centers, 95 adult care programs and 50 affiliate programs, and has 80 chapters and branch offices nationwide.
www.FERTILEDREAMS.ORG - MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society www.lls.org
Kelley Lesperance - Executive Director
Central Florida Chapter 3319 Maguire Blvd. Suite 101 Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 898-0733 (407) 896-8645 (Fax)
The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's diseaseand myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. They continue to fundimpactful and relevant blood cancer research in order to accelerate the development of new therapies.The LLS also increases opportunities for the creation of and participation in new blood cancer clinicaltrials while offering all patients access to information and services at all points in their cancer journeys.
Meals On Wheels, Etc. www.mealsetc.org
Sherry Fincher
Meals on Wheels, Etc. 2801 S. Financial Court Sanford, Florida 32773
Phone: (407) 333-8877 Fax: (407) 829-2468
The mission of Meals on Wheels, Etc. is to enhance the quality of life for young and old by providing appetizing and nutritious meals as well as support services for seniors which enable them to maintain their independence and dignity.
The core services we provide to seniors include: Home-Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals, Case Management, Nutrition Education, Transportation, Homemaking Chores, Home and Safety Repairs, and Home Weatherization Services.
The Crohn´s & Colitis Foundation www.ccfa.org
Florida Chapter 21301 Powerline Rd., Suite 301 Boca Raton, FL 33433
Phone: (561) 218-2929 Fax: (561) 218-2240 kkeohane@ccfa.org
To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The American Institute of Philanthropy gave the Crohn´s & Colitis Foundation one of the only 6 "A" ratings (out of 44 charities) in its most recent watchdog report. The Foundation also consistently meets the standards established by the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.
Tomorrow´s Investments Matter www.apinkypromise.org
Director of TIM Works Corp., Suzonna Warrington. (407) 968-6957 apinkypromise@gmail.com
To have a program that will impact young women in our community that normally would not have access to the education, cultural and professional outlets that are available to the people of Central Florida. The investment of time, energy, professional skills, education and a heart felt need to connect with these young ladies will make a difference in their lives.
During the three years that we have contact with them we are able to positively impact their young lives and futures. In this effort we strongly encourage further education. We research, distribute and support vital information that our young women can take advantage of in order to change their destinies.
