"Since it reopened its doors in 1968, more than a hundred years after the April 14, 1865, assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, Ford’s Theatre has been one of the most visited sites in the nation’s capital. Ford’s Theatre has enthralled visitors because of its unique place in United States history, and its mission to celebrate the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and explore the American experience through theatre and education."
"The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. The purposes of this organziations include: raising awareness and enlisting the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, helping severely injured service members aiding and assisting each other and providing unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs."
Mother's Against Drunk Driving
"MADD was incorporated on September 5, 1980, the mission or purposes of MADD as stated in its Articles of Incorporation were “To aid the victims of crimes performed by individuals driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to aid the families of such victims and to increase public awareness of the problem of drinking and drugged driving."
American College of Emergency Physicians
"The American College of Emergency Physicians exists to support quality emergency medical care, and to promote the interests of emergency physicians. This idea guides its Board of Directors, Council and Committees."
Friends of the World Food Program
"Friends of the World Food Program (Friends of WFP) is a US-based non-profit organization dedicated to building support for the World Food Program (WFP) and other hunger relief efforts."
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
"The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Fund, Inc. is the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 1980 to fund and build the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Incorporated on April 27, 1979 by a group of veterans led by Jan C. Scruggs, who was wounded and decorated for service in Vietnam, the organization sought a tangible symbol of recognition from the American people for those who served in the war."
"The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted."
Mays Mission for the Handicapped
"Mays Mission for the Handicapped was founded on the premise that "everyone deserves a chance." Our founder, Ewing W. Mays was a combat-wounded WWII veteran who lost both legs and knew firsthand the difficulties of finding employment. In establishing Mays Mission for the Handicapped, he determined to chance the way people view people with disabilities."
"Children have the right to experience life with as much joy and hope as possible. Christian Children's Fund creates an environment of hope and respect for children in need in which they have opportunities to achieve their full potential, and provides children, families and communities with practical tools for positive change."
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
"MSAA's mission is to enrich the quality of life for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. Our wide array of programs and services bring ongoing support and direct services to people with MS and their families throughout the country. MSAA also serves to promote greater understanding of multiple sclerosis and the diverse needs and challenges of people with MS."
National Humane Education Society
"The National Humane Education Society (NHES), with offices located near Charles Town, West Virginia, is a non-profit animal welfare organization that has been in existence for more than half a century. It was created by Anna C. Briggs in 1948. Our mission is to foster a sentiment of kindness to animals in children and adults."
"NCC's mission is to reduce the suffering of cancer patients and their families by meeting their unfulfilled needs. NCC provides medical and financial relief, research and educational programs throughout the world in an effort to improve the cancer patient's quality of life."
Pontifical North American College
"The seminary of the Pontifical North American College in Rome is composed of students sponsored by dioceses from across the United States and Canada who devote themselves to personal formation for priestly ministry under the attentive guidance, supervision and evaluation of a formation faculty of priests and religious."
"Support Our Aging Religious, Inc. is a non-profit organization of persons who are committed to assuring financially stable and personally secure futures for elderly and frail members of Catholic religious congregations in the United States, augmenting the efforts of the institutional Church."
"Jhpiego (pronounced "ja-pie-go"), is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. For nearly 40 years, Jhpiego has empowered front-line health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on solutions to strengthen the delivery of health care services for women and their families. By putting evidence-based health innovations into everyday practice, Jhpiego works to break down barriers to high-quality health care for the world’s most vulnerable populations."
"As the National Member Service Center for Catholic Charities across the United States, Catholic Charities USA provides strong leadership and support to enhance the work of the local agencies in their efforts to reduce poverty, support families, and empower communities."