COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES TEXAS
[ charitable group code: 05 ]

050000 Community Health Charities Texas

www.healthcharitiestexas.org 888-839-4325 … “Medical research. Patient, family, and community services. Public and professional health education. Working in your community and throughout Texas on diseases that affect your family.”  2.11%

050001 ALS Association

www.alsa.org 877-ALS-HOPE … “Helping Texas familes touched by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease), by providing support, information, awareness, education, advocacy, and hope through research.”  13.68%

050002 Alzheimer's Association

www.alz.org 800-272-3900 … “The Alzheimer's Association is the primary source of dementia and brain-health information; supportive care, and educational programs for all those affected by Alzheimer's Disease.”    14.47%

050003 AMC Cancer Research Center

www.amc.org 800-321-1557 ext. 3317 … “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. “        20.29

050004 American Cancer Society

www.cancer.org 800-ACS-2345 … Research to cure cancer...Services to patients and their families...Education to prevent cancer. The largest voluntary health agency fighting cancer in your area.  16.75%

050005 American Diabetes Association

www.diabetes.org 800-DIABETES … “The Association is dedicated to the prevention and cure of diabetes through research, professional and public education, and services for all Texans affected by diabetes.”    22.47%

050007 American Heart Association

www.americanheart.org 888-433-7220 … “The American Heart Association works to reduce disability and save lives from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by funding research, and public and professional education programs.” 24.26%

050041 American Liver Foundation

www.liverfoundation.org 866-58-LIVER … “ALF is the nation's leading nonprofit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention. ALF provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by liver disease. “          22.32%

050008 American Lung Association of Texas

www.texaslung.org 800-252-5864 “The Association fights lung disease, the third leading cause of death, promotes lung health through programs of research, health education, patient and community services.” 24.93%

050010 “Arthritis Foundation, Texas Chapter”

www.arthritis.org 800-442-6653 Provides educational information about prevention and control of arthritis. Trains instructors to deliver land and water exercise classes. Raises funds to find a cure.  15.27%

050053 Cancer Research Institute

www.cancerresearch.org 800-992-2623 … “Cancer Research Institute supports laboratory and clinical research at premier medical institutions throughout the United States aimed at preventing, treating, and controlling cancer.”    14.01%

050012 Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America

www.ccfa.org 800-932-2423 … To cure and prevent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research and improve the quality of life of Texas residents affected through education and support.  22.24%

050013 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

www.cff.org 800-FIGHT-CF … 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.         6.61%

050033 Epilepsy Foundation of America

www.epilepsyfoundation.org 888-551-8164 … “Epilepsy support services for Texas residents. Services: epilepsy clinics, medication assistance, kids camps, retreats, support groups, employment training, information and referral, professional and public education.” 16.13%

050050 Huntington's Disease Society of America

www.hdsa.org 800-345-HDSA … Promotes and supports research for a cure; helps patients and families affected by HD; and educates the public and health care professionals about HD. 21.28%

050015 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

www.jdrf.org 800-533-CURE … “Help us find a cure for diabetes. Through research, we can save lives of children and adults who suffer from diabetes and its devastating complications. 14.51%

050016 “Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The”

www.lls.org 800-955-4572 … “Nonprofit organization dedicated to finding causes and cures for leukemia, lymphoma and related concerns while providing financial and emotional support for patients and their families.” 23.68%

050017 Lupus Foundation of America

www.lupus.org 800-558-0121 … “Working to improve the quality of life for lupus patients and families through education, awareness, support and medical research to find the causes and cure.” 24.88%

050018 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation

www.marchofdimes.com/texas 888-MODIMES … “March of Dimes' mission in Texas is to improve the health of Texas' babies by providing education, community services, research and advocacy throughout the state.” 8.86%

050019 Mental Health America of Texas

www.mhatexas.org 800-969-6642 … “Help us stomp out stigma. Our educational outreach, training programs, public policy advocacy and media campaigns work to improve the mental health of all Texans.”  15.56%

050020 Muscular Dystrophy Association

www.mdausa.org 800-FIGHT-MD … Fighting neuromuscular disease through world-wide research. A nationwide network of clinics offering comprehensive medical services and far-reaching professional and public health education.  23.23%

050042 NAMI Texas (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

www.namitexas.org 800-633-3760 … “A self-help organization that improves the lives of persons affected by serious mental illness by providing support, education and advocacy through membership.”        15.41%

050021 National Kidney Foundation

www.kidney.org 800-622-9010 … “Only major health agency in Texas providing direct patient services, community and professional education and research for kidney patients and their families.” 22.15%

050022 National Multiple Sclerosis Society

www.nationalmssociety.org 800-FIGHT-MS … “The National MS Society provides services to persons with MS, educates the public about the disease and raises funds to find the cause and cure!”         8.71%

050051 National Parkinson Foundation

www.parkinson.org 800-327-4545 … Finding the cause and cure for Parkinson Disease through research. Improving the quality of life for persons with Parkinson Disease and their care partners. 20.99%

050024 Prevent Blindness Texas

www.preventblindness.org/TX 888-98-SIGHT … “Prevent Blindness Texas is a volunteer health care organization working through research, professional and public education, and direct screening programs to help eliminate preventable blindness.”  7.10%

050027 “Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Texas State Chapter”

www.sicklecelldisease.org 800-421-8453 … Increase knowledge and awareness of sickle cell and improve family functioning relating to critical health issues associated with this global health condition. 6.93%

050052 Spina Bifida Association of Texas

www.sbaa.org 866-59-SBATX … “Serving persons affected by spina bifida. Services include prevention awareness, scholarships, support groups, referrals, newsletter, job training, advocacy, sponsorship opportunities, annual conference, and family events.” 14.39%

050029 SIDS Alliance (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)

www.firstcandle.org 800-221-7437 … “SIDS Alliance is a voluntary organization uniting parents, caregivers and researchers nationwide with government, business and community service groups to advance infant health and survival.”  17.69%

050028 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

www.stjude.org 800-531-5174 … “Founded by Danny Thomas, St. Jude treats children with cancer at no cost to their families. Research findings benefit hospitals in Texas and worldwide.” 21.04%

050040 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

www.tsrhc.org 800-412-1121 … “Leading pediatric hospital treating orthopedic conditions and learning disorders, like dyslexia. Has provided world class healthcare for over 180,000 Texas children, without charging for services.”  7.35%

050032 United Cerebral Palsy Association of Texas

www.ucptexas.org 800-798-1492 … “United Cerebral Palsy of Texas provides information, referral services, legislative advocacy, assistive technology services, housing assistance, supports research and conducts public and professional education programs.” 38.00%