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| Charities Supported by Michael |
| Listed below are various causes and organizations which Michael Jackson fostered throughout his life. |
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| AIDS PROJECT L.A. www.apla.org AIDS Project Los Angeles is dedicated to: improving the lives of people affected by HIV disease; reducing the incidence of HIV infection; and advocating for fair and effective HIV-related public policy. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY www.cancer.org The American Cancer Society's international mission concentrates on capacity building in developing cancer societies and on collaboration with other cancer-related organizations throughout the world in carrying out shared strategic directions. PROJECT ANGEL FOOD www.angelfood.org Project Angel Food's mission is to nourish the body and spirit of men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses. Volunteers and staff cook and deliver free and nutritious meals prepared with love throughout Los Angeles County, acting out of a sense of urgency because hunger and illness do not wait. |
| BIG BROTHERS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES www.bbbs.org www.bbbslaie.org The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth. BMI FOUNDATION, INC. www.bmifoundation.org The BMI Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation founded in 1985, is dedicated to encouraging the creation, performance and study of music through awards, scholarships, internships, grants, and commissions. BROTHERHOOD CRUSADE www.brotherhoodcrusade.org The Brotherhood Crusade is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for families & youth throughout its communities where the need is greatest. It strives to continue providing financial and supportive services to programs that address health, education, social welfare, and issues facing economic growth and development in under served areas. CAMP RONALD MCDONALD www.campronaldmcdonald.org Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times® creates a positive long-lasting impact on children with cancer and their families by providing fun-filled, medically supervised, cost-free, year-round camp programs. CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL www.childrensinstitute.org Children's Institute International is a non-profit organization specializing in the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS & ARTS FOUNDATION DAKAR FOUNDATION DREAMSTREET KIDS (FOUNDATION) www.dreamstreetfoundation.org Dream Street provides camping programs for over 600 children and young adults throughout the United States. With the aid of volunteer counselors, doctors, and nurses, the dreams of many children have come true. ELIZABETH TAYLOR AIDS FOUNDATION www.elizabethtayloraidsfoundation.org ETAF, a 501(c) (3) organization, was founded in 1991 by Elizabeth Taylor for the express purpose of raising funds for distribution to AIDS service organizations around the world. The Foundation's main focus is to provide funding to organizations providing critically needed support services for people with HIV/AIDS, prevention services and education for populations most in need. LOVE MATCH MINORITY AIDS PROJECT www.map-usa.org The Minority Aids Project works to reduce suffering and deaths due to HIV Infection and AIDS Disease in African American and Latino Communities by making HIV/AIDS education and related health services available and accessible. NAACP www.naacp.org The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. ROTARY CLUB OF AUSTRALIA www.rotary.org.au www.rotary.org Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self. STARLIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION www.starbright.org For more than 25 years, Starlight Children’s Foundation has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses and life-altering injuries by providing entertainment, education and family activities that help them cope with the pain, fear and isolation of prolonged illness. THE SICKLE CELL DISEASE FOUNDATION www.scdfc.org The primary focus of the SCDFC is to educate, screen and counsel those persons at risk of having children with sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin disorders. VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA www.voa.org Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. YMCA - 28th STREET/CRENSHAW www.ymca.net www.ymca.net/international The YMCA is more than day camp, child care, sports, fitness or youth programs. It is a worldwide family of over 120 autonomous national movements committed to building a positive future for youth and families. |
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| BROTMAN BURN CENTER www.brotmanmedicalcenter.com The mission of Brotman Medical Center is to deliver innovative, quality health care to its patients and their families in an environment of compassion, respect, patient safety, education, and fiscal responsibility. CHILDHELP U.S.A. www.childhelp.org Childhelp® exists to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. It focuses its efforts on advocacy, prevention, treatment, and community outreach. CITIES AND SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP FUND CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS (FOUNDATION) www.cbcfinc.org The CBC Foundation mission is to advance the global black community by developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public. DREAMS COME TRUE CHARITY www.dctc.org.uk Dreams Come True Charity aims to fulfill the most treasured dreams of terminally and seriously ill children. JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION www.jdrf.org JDRF is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide. MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION www.wish.org Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors, and entire communities. MOTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM www.motownmuseum.com The mission of the Motown Historical Museum is to preserve the legacy of Motown Record Corporation and to educate and motivate people, especially youth, through exhibitions and programs that promote the values of vision, creativity and entrepreneurship. The RAINBOW/PUSH COALITION www.rainbowpush.org The RainbowPUSH Coalition is a progressive organization fighting for social change. As a mighty coalition of conscience; workers, women and people of color have the power to make the American Dream a reality. SOCIETY OF SINGERS www.singers.org Society of Singers benefits the health and welfare of professional singers worldwide and awards scholarships to students pursuing an education in the vocal arts. The ATLANTA PROJECT (Carter Center) www.commbuild.org Former President Jimmy Carter initiated The Atlanta Project (TAP) in 1991 to help urban communities gain access to the resources they need to solve the problems that most concern them. Grounded in The Carter Center's problem-solving philosophy, TAP seeks to empower citizens to develop solutions to problems they identify in their neighborhoods. TAP fosters collaboration among government agencies, other service providers, people who want to help, and those who need help. TRANSAFRICA FORUM www.transafricaforum.org TransAfrica Forum is the oldest and largest African American human rights and social justice advocacy organization promoting diversity and equity in the foreign policy arena and justice for the African World. UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND (UNCF) UNCF Ladder's of Hope www.uncf.org UNCF's mission is to enhance the quality of education by providing financial assistance to deserving students, raising operating funds for member colleges and universities, and increasing access to technology for students and faculty at historically black colleges and universities. It is the oldest and most successful African American higher education assistance organization in the USA. WATTS SUMMER FESTIVAL www.wattsfestival.org The mission of the Watts Summer Festival, is to present an annual event in the community of Watts that celebrates the cultural contributions of African Americans, preserves the history and legacy of the Watts community as well as to memorialize the thirty four lives lost during the 1965 Watts Revolt. |
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