Affiliated Charities of Community Health
Charities
2005 National Member Agencies
Each member charity has a four-digit
code number next to it - these numbers
are used to designate gifts on the campaign
pledge form if you are participating in
the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Employees participating in corporate,
state, or other types of campaigns should
not use these codes and should check with
the campaign coordinator or campaign materials
provided to you for instructions on designating
gifts. If you cannot find an agency
listing here or in your campaign materials,
please check with your campaign coordinator.
0500 Community Health
Charities - National
Nationwide partnership of America’s premiere voluntary health organizations providing medical research, patient, family and social services and public and professional education in your community.
www.healthcharities.org
(800) 654-0845
0571 AIDS Research Foundation (amfAR)
Supports innovative AIDS research; educates patients, doctors and the public about HIV treatment/prevention; works to protect the rights of all people affected by HIV/AIDS.
(800) 392-6327
0501 ALS Association, The
Only organization whose sole mission is to discover the cause and cure for Lou Gehrig’s disease through research, patient support, information, awareness, education and advocacy. (800) 782-4747
0502 Alzheimer’s Association
The only national voluntary health organization dedicated to research and to providing support and assistance to people with Alzheimer’s disease. For local chapter call 1-800-272-3900.
(800) 272-3900
0503 AMC Cancer Research Center
Recognized national leader researching the most promising ways to prevent and control cancer. Laboratory, clinical and community outreach programs. Distinguished cancer research scientists collaborating nationwide.
(800) 321-1557
0505 American Diabetes Association
Committed to finding a cure for diabetes, improving care, and providing information and support to people with diabetes through research, community programs, and advocacy.
(800) DIABETES
0506
American Hearing Research Foundation
We support research and education concerned with the causes, prevention, and cure of deafness, impaired hearing and balance disorders. Services include a national referral service.
(312) 726-9670
0508 American Kidney Fund
The American Kidney Fund provides direct financial assistance for the benefit of kidney patients supported by comprehensive educational programs, clinical research and community service projects.
(800) 638-8299
0509 American Liver Foundation
The nation’s leading nonprofit promoting liver health and disease prevention. ALF provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by hepatitis and other liver-related diseases.
(800) GO-LIVER
0510 American Lung Association
The American Lung Association‘s work towards fighting lung disease is realized through research, education programs, public awareness, smoking cessation and air pollution prevention.
(800) LUNG-USA
0512 American Parkinson Disease Association
Dedicated to funding Parkinson’s research, providing comprehensive medical information, extensive public/professional education and support services.
(800) 223-2732
0515 Arthritis Foundation
The Foundation helps people take greater control of their arthritis by leading efforts to prevent, control and cure the nation’s number one cause of disability.
(800) 283-7800
0517 Cancer Research Institute
Supports basic and clinical research nationwide. Funding decisions overseen by Scientific Advisory Council that includes five Nobel laureates. Proven fiscal integrity. Cancer Help Book available.
(800) 992-2623
0550 Children’s Tumor Foundation (formerly National Neurofibromatoses Foundation)
Funds research, patient support and public awareness of the Neurofibromatoses (NF1, NF2 and Schwannomatosis) - genetic disorders that cause random tumor growth throughout the body.
(800) 323-7938
0519 Cooley’s Anemia Foundation
CAF funds research to cure this fatal blood disease, supports programs to enhance the life quality of patients, educates doctors, trait carriers and the public.
(800) 522-7222
0541 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America
Working to improve the quality of life for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis patients and their families through medical research, supportive services and education.
(800) 932-2423
0520 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Supports innovative research to control and cure Cystic Fibrosis. Provides specialized medical care through a nationwide network of centers; offers pharmacy and other patient services.
(800) FIGHT-CF
0581 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Patient-directed organization focusing on most prevalent, life-threatening mental illnesses – depression and bipolar disorder. Mission – “to improve the lives of people living with mood disorders.”
(800) 826-3632
0566 Easter Seals
Easter Seals is the nation’s leading non-profit provider of rehabilitation services to children and adults with disabilities as well as support to their families.
(800) 221-6827
0524 Endometriosis Association
Providing education, support, and research for girls and women with endometriosis and their loved ones. Endometriosis is a leading cause of female infertility and disability.
(800) 992-ENDO
0525 Epilepsy Foundation of America
Formed in 1968, the Epilepsy Foundation and its affiliates work to prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and services.
(800) EFA-1000
0526 Huntington’s Disease Society of America
Promote and support research for a cure; help people and families affected by HD; and educate the public and health care professionals about HD.
(800) 345-HDSA
0529 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
World’s leading non-profit, non-governmental funder of diabetes research ($800,000,000 since 1970). Mission: Find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
(800) 533-CURE
0530 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The
Seeks cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improved quality of life for patients and families through research, patient-aid, education, advocacy and services.
(800) 955-4572
0533 Lupus Foundation of America
Patient-oriented organization supporting individuals and families affected by lupus, educating the public, health professionals and patients, and providing direct financial support for lupus research.
(800) 558-0121
0534 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
The March of Dimes is the national nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.
(888) MO-DIMES
0536 Muscular Dystrophy Association
Fighting neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research, a nationwide network of clinics offering comprehensive medical services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
(800) 572-1717
0537 Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
Assists individuals with diagnosis and optimal care and to improve their lives through patient services, public information, medical research, professional education, advocacy and patient care.
(800) 541-5454
0538 NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
A grass-roots support, education and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by severe mental illnesses and their families.
(888) 999-NAMI
0574 National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Fights the stigma and the disease of alcoholism and other drug addictions; provides education, information, help and hope to the public.
(800) NCA-CALL
0567 National Headache Foundation
Your #1 source for headache help – vital information, newsletter, support groups, and research on causes and treatments for headache sufferers, their families and healthcare professionals.
(888) NHF-5552
0543 National Hemophilia Foundation
The National Hemophilia Foundation is dedicated to finding cures for bleeding disorders and to preventing and treating their complications through education, advocacy and research.
(800) 42-HANDI
0544 National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Dedicated to improving end-of-life care for dying patients and their families, and to increasing Americans’ awareness of, and access to, hospice care.
(800) 338-8619
0545 National Kidney Foundation
The National Kidney Foundation with 51 Affiliates nationwide, provides research, professional and public education, patient and community services for 20 million Americans with chronic kidney disease.
(800) 622-9010
0548 National Mental Health Association
With 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit addressing all aspects of mental health/mental illness through advocacy, education, research, service.
(800) 969-NMHA
0549 National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Largest private funder of MS research. Provides local programs for people with multiple sclerosis, their families, and medical professionals. Advocates on local and national issues.
(800) FIGHT-MS
0552 National Parkinson Foundation
National Parkinson Foundation provides research, clinical studies, patient and caregiver services, public and professional education, literature, manuals, physician referrals and assists support groups worldwide.
(800) 327-4545
0555 National Spinal Cord Injury Association
NSCIA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the 400,000 with spinal cord injuries/diseases, their families and 30 newly injured each day.
(800) 962-9629
0569 National Stroke Association
Dedicated to stroke prevention, improving the diagnosis and treatment of stroke, maximizing the recovery of stroke survivors, and advocating on behalf of the stroke community.
(800) STR-OKES
0557 Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
A leading national presence in Parkinson’s disease research, patient education and advocacy. Funds promising scientific research and offers educational programs, referral and one-on-one advice services.
(800) 457-6676
0554 Prevent Blindness America (National Society to Prevent Blindness)
The nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.
(800) 331-2020
0558 Research to Prevent Blindness
RPB is the world’s leading voluntary organization supporting scientific research into the causes, cure and prevention of all blinding diseases.
(800) 621-0026
0539 Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
Only national voluntary organization dedicated to addressing issues created by this inherited condition. SCDAA provides public information, professional education, advocacy, and supports research.
(800) 421-8453
0561 SIDS Alliance / First Candle
First Candle – A National voluntary health organization uniting parents, caregivers and researchers nationwide with government, business and community service groups to advance infant health and survival.
(800) 221-7437
0584 Spina Bifida Association of America
Represents and advocates for people with spina bifida. Public health education, research, scholarships, conferences for children and adults with spina bifida, families and healthcare providers.
(800) 621-3141
0560 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Researches and treats pediatric catastrophic diseases - primarily childhood cancer. It covers all costs not paid by insurance. Research findings are shared worldwide.
(800) 822-6344
0562 Tourette Syndrome Association
The Association is a national voluntary non-profit organization dedicated to the treatment, control and cure for Tourette Syndrome through education, research and service.
(800) 486-8738
0563 United Cerebral Palsy Associations
The national organization serves people with disabilities through the development of programs, information and referral, legislative advocacy, technology initiatives, research and direct services.
(800) 872-5827
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