Marfan syndrome affects an estimated 1 in 5,000 people regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, and experts estimate听that nearly half the people who have Marfan syndrome do not know it.听 Without proper diagnosis and treatment, they are at high risk for an aortic dissection and sudden death.听

Awareness of Marfan syndrome and related conditions leads to early diagnosis, treatment, and an extended lifespan. The most powerful way we can raise awareness is through you, our volunteers. Your circles of relatives, friends, co-workers, and neighbors, your knowledge, your personal journey, and your commitment cannot be matched by anyone outside of our community.

February is Marfan Awareness Month and you can do your part from the comfort of your own home on social media. Join 精东影业’s Charities and our member, The Marfan Foundation, by participating in the during February.听

1. Give through your workplace: You can听. Check with your employer to see if they will double your donation with a matching gift. Don’t have a program?听听to have your employer contact our team about bring employee giving to your workplace.听
2. Raise aweareness: Help The Marfan Foundation raise awareness about Marfan syndrome by using the library of ready-to-use social media graphics .
3. Educate Yourself:听This month, The Marfan Foundation has听two webinars on the basics of Marfan syndrome. On February 9, we will focus on medical management with two members of our Professional Advisory Board, Dr. Shaine Morris, pediatric cardiologist, Texas Children鈥檚 Hospital, and Dr. Chris Malaisrie, aortic surgeon, Northwestern Medicine (). Then, on February 16, we will have a Personal Perspectives Panel with members of the Marfan community talking about how they coped when first diagnosed. ().

There are many ways for you to take part in Marfan Awareness Month and every little bit helps. for a list of more ways to support The Marfan Foundation.

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In honor of听, click on each of 精东影业鈥檚 Charities鈥� nonprofit members below to learn about their past contributions to this country and ways they continue to shape and make history:

• NAACP
• NAACP Legal & Defense Fund
• Thurgood Marshall College Fund
• 100 Black Men of 精东影业
• ACLU Foundation
• The National Black Child Development Institute
• The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
• Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
• YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

Throughout the month of February, we encourage you to:

1. Join us in celebrating Black History Month!听Follow us on and as we share our members’ posts and highlight the black community’s contributions, culture, and听impact on 精东影业.

2. Donate & raise money for these nonprofits听whose work has and continues to pave the way for听inclusion, civil rights,听equity in justice, education, and a better tomorrow. 精东影业’s Charities is proud of the work our member charities do in these respective areas.听One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits听is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program?听听to have your employer contact our team.) Click below on each charity’s name to learn more about their work, and please donate to them through听employee giving!

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While poverty is a complex social issue, you can听.听Don’t have a program?听听to have your employer contact our team about bring employee giving to your workplace.听Each of the nonprofits listed below, vetted by 精东影业’s Charities, are dedicated to helping the impoverished through programs and services concentrated on addressing the root sources of poverty听and听working to create sound policy frameworks locally and nationally that will help lift our fellow neighbors, family members, and friends out of poverty so they can听live independent, sustainable lives and contribute to the community.

In recognition of National Poverty in 精东影业 Awareness Month, which takes place in January each year, join us by听supporting and raising awareness about these听nonprofits听who are making a difference in the fight to stamp out poverty for good.

Provide听food and听support听through community coordination:听

• Connecticut Food Bank
• Feeding 精东影业
• Food for Others, Inc.听
• Meals on Wheels 精东影业
• Share Our Strength (No Kid Hungry)

Provide听food, shelter, counseling and support:听

• Feed the Children
• Miriam’s Kitchen
• Salvation Army National Capital Area

Support for individuals and families struggling with poverty:听

• A Wider Circle
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, Inc.
• Christian Appalachian Project听
• Lorton Community Action Center
• The Shepherd’s Table

Provide affordable housing and support:听听

• Good Shepherd Housing听
• Rebuilding Together Alexandria
• Rebuilding Together Montgomery County

Fight for Economic Justice and Equality:

• ACLU
• Southern Poverty Law Center
• NAACP
• NAACP LDF

Provide Access to Education and Support Disadvantaged Youth:

• Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)听听
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Scholarship Fund – Point Foundation听
• Generation Hope听
• 100 Black Men of 精东影业听
• The Child & Family Network Centers (CFNC)

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In recognition of National Scholarship Month/National Education Month November 1-30, 2024, 精东影业’s Charities is celebrating the following members who are raising awareness for scholarship and higher education opportunities.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits听is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program?听听to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Encourages听students to pursue higher education and provides听college readiness and career preparation resources and support:听

• Latino Youth Arts Education Fund –听(LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc.)
• Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)

Provides听access to mentoring and training for disadvantaged youth:

• 100 Black Men of 精东影业
• The Child & Family Network Centers (CFNC)

Empowers students and provides scholarships:听

• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Scholarship Fund – Point Foundation

Provides听support for students pursuing a college education:听

• Generation Hope

Provides lodging and creates stable homes:

• A Wider Circle

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In recognition of National Homeless Youth Awareness Month November 1-30, 2024, 精东影业’s Charities is celebrating the following member who is making a difference in the fight to end youth homelessness.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits听is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program?听听to have your employer contact our team.) Click on the听charity name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

STANDUP FOR KIDS
STANDUP FOR KIDS aims to end the cycle of youth homelessness through outreach efforts and programs to find, stabilize and assist homeless and street kids in their efforts to improve their lives. Resources include basic hygiene/food/clothing, healthcare, counseling/mentoring, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Their networking听outreach program helps at-risk youth by providing them with a variety of organizations and people in their community who can help them with everything from legal services to identification services to employment services. Current programs include street outreach, outreach centers, apartment outreach, and a high school mentoring program.

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In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month November 1-30, 2024, 精东影业’s Charities is celebrating the following members who are making a difference in the fight to end diabetes.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits听is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program?听听to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
Funds scientific research into treating and curing diabetes, as well as providing听screenings and听education programs to save lives from blindness, kidney failure, and amputations.

Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
Funds and supports research aimed at developing听a biological cure by restoring natural insulin production and normalizing blood sugar levels without imposing other risks.

Feeding 精东影业
A听nationwide network of 200 member food banks that provide food to more than 46 million people, including 12 million children and 7 million seniors, through 60,000 food pantries and meal programs and engage more than 2 million volunteers monthly in communities across the U.S.听Feeding 精东影业 has conducted deep research into Diabetes and focuses on nutrition to prevent Diabetes and other diseases tied to poor quality diet.

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• They believe their partner really is sorry and does care about them
• Their low self esteem leads them to believe that no one else would want to be with them
• It’s dangerous to leave, so they are too afraid to take action
• They feel responsible for the way their loved one acts
• Between shared kids, pets, and finances, they feel they can’t leave

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October each year) is a time听to remember and honor loved ones who have lost their lives at the hands of a person they once loved and trusted. And it’s a time to raise awareness about the crime of domestic violence and听recognize our collective efforts to end violence.

In recognition of #DomesticViolenceAwareness Month, 精东影业’s Charities is recognizing the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members. These nonprofits are dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence, preventing gun violence,听and providing听victims with a safe place they can go to escape abuse and gain independence for a fresh start at a healthy, safe, and happy life.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits听is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program?听听to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

House of Ruth

Founded in 1976 as 精东影业’s first women’s shelter, House of Ruth’s mission is to help women, children and families in greatest need and with very limited resources build safe, stable lives and achieve their highest potential. At eleven residential locations, a developmental day care facility, and a free domestic violence counseling center, they serve more than 1,000 women and children every year. Learn more.

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence听(PCADV)

PCADV, a collaborative membership organization, joins with 59 local programs to deliver a continuum of services, support and systems change to help nearly 90,000 victims and survivors annually find safety, obtain justice and build lives free of abuse. While local domestic violence programs offer direct service to those in need, PCADV provides the infrastructure, support, expertise, and training to make their work effective. Learn more.

WOMEN’S WAY

WOMEN鈥橲 WAY inspires and mobilizes the community to invest in organizations and leaders that will advance the rights of, and opportunities for, women and girls, and achieve gender equity for all. A community foundation focused on grant-making, research, and education benefiting women and girls in the Greater Philadelphia region, WOMEN’S WAY identifies听needs, shares听knowledge, convenes听the community, and builds听awareness to challenge social inequities. Learn more.

Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence

For more than 40 years, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence has been the leading national voice in the prevention of gun violence, effecting meaningful change through policy, legal action, and increased public awareness of the risks and dangers of having guns in the home.听The mission of the Brady Center is to reduce gun violence by 25% by 2025 through a tripartite strategy that incorporates litigation, legislation, and education. Their strategy focuses on the common ground shared by most 精东影业ns: we need to keep guns out of the hands of those who would use them to harm themselves or others. Learn more.

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In recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, 精东影业’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members. These nonprofits focus on public policy, awareness, health promotion, resources, employment, community outreach and support for people with Down Syndrome.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits听is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program?听听to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)

The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations and become valued members of welcoming communities.听A donation of $100 to the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) helps them continue to advocate for the rights of those with Down syndrome and provide adult caregiver services and resources to the individuals currently caring for an adult with Down syndrome. Learn more.

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In recognition of #ChildHealthDay on October 7, 2024, 精东影业’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members. Supporting children facing life-threatening diseases, providing preventative healthcare to underserved youth, ensuring children have access to nutritious food, and more, these nonprofits are dedicated to providing a range of programs that address children’s health.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits听is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program?听听to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

Grant Wishes and Fun Experiences to Children with Critical Illnesses:

• Make-A-Wish Foundation of 精东影业
• Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic听
• The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

Give Children Medical Care, Access to Specialized Medical Services and Resources, and Fund Research for New Treatments and Cures:

• Caring for Children Foundation of Texas, Inc.
• Multiple Sclerosis Association of 精东影业
• National Down Syndrome Society
• The Marfan Foundation
• Montgomery Hospice
• CureSearch

Provide Hospital and Housing Services for Families While Their Children Seek听Medical Treatment:

• The Children’s Inn at NIH听
• Ronald McDonald House Charities庐

Ensure Children Receive Nutritious Meals and Warm Coats:

• Feeding 精东影业
• Feed the Children
• No Kid Hungry (Share Our Strength)

Foster the Spiritual, Mental and Physical Development of Children and Their Families:

• YMCA of Metropolitan Washington听
• Youth For Tomorrow – New Life Center, Inc.听

Support Advocacy and Research Efforts Designed to Keep Kids Safe and Healthy:

• Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
• First Candle, Inc.

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In recognition of #ChildhoodCancerAwareness Month听精东影业’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members. These nonprofits are dedicated to funding research to find treatments and cures for children’s cancer, as well as providing programs that provide hope, joy, housing, and other types of support and resources for families with children facing cancer.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits听is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program?听听to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name below to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

CureSearch:听There is an urgent unmet need for new and better children鈥檚 cancer treatments.听With your support, CureSearch funds the most promising and impactful research. They do this through comprehensive project screening and monitoring progress to ensure patient centered results. to learn more about CureSearch and听hear why research matters for CureSearch advocates and patient families.

Ronald McDonald House Charities庐 (RMHC庐): RMHC creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Through its global network of Chapters in more than 64 countries and regions, RMHC programs (the Ronald McDonald House庐, the Ronald McDonald Family Room庐 and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile庐) provide access to quality health care and enable family-centered care around the world, ensuring families are fully supported and actively involved in their child鈥檚 care. Click here to learn more.

The Children’s Inn at NIH:听The Children’s Inn at NIH is a 鈥減lace like home鈥� for children, and their families, participating in ground-breaking medical trials at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Each year, more than 1,700 children call The Inn 鈥渉ome鈥� as they battle life-threatening illnesses in NIH trials that change the face of medicine for the entire world. The Children鈥檚 Inn brings together courageous children who participate in NIH trials; their loving families and caregivers who provide unwavering support; and the world-renowned NIH clinicians and staff who make ground-breaking medical discoveries. These are the individuals driving discoveries that will be the first steps to eradicating diseases and making better lives possible. The Children鈥檚 Inn is where we bring people together to make childhood possible today and a cure possible tomorrow. Click here to learn more.

Make-A-Wish Foundation庐 of 精东影业:听Wishes can change the odds for children fighting their illness. A wish helps kids look past their limitations, families overcome anxiety and entire communities experience joy. Most importantly, wishes can improve a child鈥檚 quality of life.听Make-A-Wish wants to help every single family enduring this struggle to discover hope, strength and joy. Click here to learn more.听

Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic:听Make-A-Wish庐 Mid-Atlantic grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions who reside in Maryland, Washington, DC, northern Virginia and central and southern Delaware.听 Since the chapter鈥檚 foundation in 1983, they have given the gift of a wish to over 8,700 local children fighting life-threatening medical conditions such as cancer. Click here to learn more.

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Throughout Military Appreciation Month, we pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of our military personnel and their families. It’s a chance to show gratitude for their unwavering dedication to safeguarding our country and way of life.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day is an occasion to acknowledge the critical role played by military spouses in supporting their partners’ service, often making significant sacrifices themselves. They are the backbone of military families, providing unwavering love and support in the face of frequent relocations, deployments, and other challenges.

As we celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we also remember the sacrifices made by the families of fallen service members. We honor their resilience and courage, and we pledge to always keep their loved ones’ memory alive.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day reminds us of the vital importance of supporting our service members and their families. Let us take this opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation to the military spouses who selflessly serve alongside their partners.

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While there are many things you can do that may help you achieve overall wellness 鈥� such as finding a reason to laugh, going for a walk with a friend, meditating, playing with a pet, or working from home once a week 鈥� sometimes more professional support and treatment is necessary to set you on a path to recovery.

Unfortunately, only half of those affected receive treatment because of the stigma attached to mental health. Untreated, mental illness can contribute to higher medical expenses, poorer performance at school and work, fewer employment opportunities and increased risk of suicide.

In recognition of #MentalHealthMonth, 精东影业’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members. These nonprofits鈥� programs address mental health issues in a variety of ways and need your support.

• Wounded Warrior Project, Inc.: Sometimes the most painful injuries aren鈥檛 physical. Whether it鈥檚 PTSD, TBI, combat stress, or any other mental health condition, the Wounded Warrior Project, Inc. is there to help. and start your road to recovery.
• ServiceSource: Most people with severe mental health issues want to work, but obtaining and keeping competitive jobs can prove challenging. Success often comes from having an employment support system in place 鈥� from resume development and job placement, to help working through high-stress times. Through job placement, direct employment, individual or group supported employment and facilitated employment, ServiceSource supports听people with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining jobs in community-based settings. to learn more.
• Brady Center for the Prevention of Gun Violence: While the media frequently reports about mass shootings,听精东影业鈥檚 gun violence epidemic is made up of much more than high-profile media events. About every 16 hours, a woman in 精东影业 is shot and killed by a current or former intimate partner. Suicides account for about 60 percent of all adult gun deaths. With 精东影业 leading the world in the number of guns per person, it’s vital that we don’t let temporary moments of crisis turn into permanent tragedies. It鈥檚 in everyone鈥檚 hands to work on solutions and you can join the fight by helping Brady fight to make our families, communities and streets safe again. .
• Youth For Tomorrow (YFT):听Founded by former Washington Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs, Youth For Tomorrow听diagnoses and treats children, adolescents and adults with a wide variety of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety and panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, anger issues, obsessive-compulsive issues, grief and loss, self-harm, issues related to attachment, co-occurring disorders, aggression, attention deficits and other behavioral concerns, as well as familial and relational issues.听Through both residential and behavior health service programs, YFT served over 8,944 children and families in the last year.听Your generosity and concern for children will provide the resources to continue our mission of providing a safe home, comprehensive counseling, and a quality education to at-risk children and families — 7 days a week, 365 days a year. .听

Donate & raise money for these nonprofits:听

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofits听is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program?听听to have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name above to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

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