Community and Charity

Sunshine Division

 The Sunshine Division began helping needy families with emergency food and clothing in 1923. Since then, the Sunshine Division has grown into a major charity, helping more than 25,000 people and 40 other charities annually.

The Sunshine Division is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This means that your donations are tax deductible. If you would like to help us in our efforts, please call the Sunshine Division, or visit our “Donate” page to learn other ways you can volunteer or donate.

In 2009 alone, Mattress World has raised over $55,000 for the Sunshine Division!

www.sunshinedivision.org

Wednesday's Child

All children deserve a home -- a family to call their own. Unfortunately, more than 6,000 kids in Oregon are currently in foster care. Wednesday's Child Foundation Inc. was created to aid with support services, activities and equipment to enrich the lives of these children and many more who are in need.

To learn about each week's featured child, watch KOIN News 6 every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Wednesday's Child Foundation Inc. is a 501(c3) non-profit. All donations are tax deductible.

www.koin.com

Children's Cancer Association

The Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established in loving memory of five-year-old Alexandra Ellis who courageously fought cancer for two and half years before she died on May 7, 1995. In the year of Alexandra’s death, CCA was born. Since then, CCA has worked to offer award-winning programs, along with information, advocacy and support that help enrich the quality of life for seriously ill children and their families.

www.childrenscancerassociation.org

MSSP

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Portland, Oregon, Inc., (MSSP) is an independent nonprofit group, founded in 1949 by the Columbia Lions Club to help those diagnosed and affected by Multiple Sclerosis cope with the day-to-day challenges of living with MS. The MSSP provides unique free programs and services to over 7500 Oregonians and SW Washingtonians each year.

MSSP offers information & referral services, a medical equipment lending closet, social activities, portable air conditioners, quarterly newsletters, educational workshops, care management, emergency grants and caregiver classes. To support our agency, learn about our programs or volunteer contact us at www.msoregon.org or call 503 297-9544.

www.msoregon.org

Love INC

Our network of churches work in partnership with the Love INC clearinghouse to serve people in poverty, in Clackamas County. Together, we connect people in need with resources and volunteers. We reach out to single parent families, the working poor, domestic violence victims, the elderly and the disabled. With your support we can continue to reach out to the many people in Clackamas County who are crying out for help.

For more information about Love INC, please see our website at: www.clackamasloveinc.org or contact the clearinghouse at (503) 655-4223. Again, thank you for your support.

www.clackamasloveinc.org

SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)

SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) is a nonprofit that envisions an Oregon where every child can read and is empowered to succeed. Since 1992, thousands of SMART volunteers have been inspiring little readers through storytelling. Participating children also receive new books each month to keep and read with their families. Together with support from the community, we are building brighter futures for Oregonians big and small. Volunteer or donate today!

http://www.getsmartoregon.org

Self Enhancement Inc.

Self Enhancement Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding underserved youth to realize their full potential. Whereas others see only statistics, they see strong students, tomorrow’s leaders, business owners and productive citizens. Self Enhancement Inc. (SEI) helps students see themselves and their potential the same way. They help them find their strengths, ignite their passion, and identify the plan that will move them in the direction of their dream. They then stay with them every step of the way – 24/7 – 365 days a year, from age 8 to 25.

Each year, across the nation, only 53% of African-American students graduate from high school, scarcely more than half. Yet, in 2008, every single one of SEI students graduated – 100%. Plus, on average, more than 85% continue on to pursue higher education or occupational training, many being the first in their families to do so. These are amazing results, despite the fact that 90% of the students in this program are faced with significant social, academic, and economic obstacles.

How do they do it? Through relationships, a culture of success, comprehensive programs and a continuum of services. These four key components underscore SEI’s success and make a difference in the lives they touch.

How can you help? Statistics say, without help, most at-risk kids aren’t going to make it. But SEI defies the statistics. They not only see the productive community members that these students will become, they make it happen, and measure both short and long term progress and outcomes. They can only do it with your continued help. Please visit their website and explore the various ways you too can make a difference. You’ll be helping a young person succeed. And when that happens, we all succeed.

/www.selfenhancement.org

American Heart Association

The American Heart Association’s mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Funds raised benefit local research, advocacy, education and outreach.

The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement celebrates the energy, passion and power we have as women to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke, the number one killer of women. Thanks to the participation of millions of people across the country, the color red and the red dress now stand for the ability all women have to improve their heart health and live stronger, longer lives.

www.PdxGoesRed.org

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