Focus On Charities & Foundations
Resilient Retreat - Sarasota, Florida
Resilient Retreat was founded in 2018 to provide a healing space for survivors of trauma. We empower those that have experienced abuse and professionals who have witnessed trauma in the workplace by equipping them with skills to heal and surrounding them with the support they need to rebound and live a more fulfilling life with greater resiliency. We are navigators who walk through the process of healing with each participant, offering a community of consistent, available support. We are committed to providing our programs at no cost to remove any barriers to people who often have nowhere to turn to for help. Our goal is to have community members not just survive their trauma, but truly thrive. We believe this is possible by offering evidence-based programs that address the impact of trauma on the mind, body, and spirit, such as meditation, equine therapy, a variety of support groups, art/music therapies, yoga, experiences in nature, and more.
Since our founding, we have served more than 700 participants, provided 4,625 interactions (e.g., phone calls, emails, face-to-face meetings) for trauma survivors, and were named 2021 NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR. The need for our services continues to grow with a 196% increase in participants served and a 150.5% increase in interactions provided from 2019-2020 to 2020-2021. Resilient Retreat values the importance of research and rigorously evaluates all programs provided. Collected data shows a 91% decrease in missed days of work and a 41% decrease in suicidal thoughts after completing our programs. Further, there have been statistically significant improvements in:
• Overall health (+11%) Depression (-36%) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD; -22%) Sleep quality (+39%)
• Happiness (+12%) Feeling like you matter to others (+12%) Emotional Clarity (+48%)
For more information about the services of Resilient Retreat, please visit https://www.ResilientRetreat.org or call 941. 343.0039.
Trauma Resource Institute
The Trauma Resource Institute (TRI) was created in October of 2006 in order to bring biologically-based wellness skills to the global community, based upon current science about the physiological and psychological impact of traumatic and highly stressful experiences. Elaine Miller-Karas, LCSW, Co-founder and Director of Innovation for the Trauma Resource Institute, is the key developer and remains one of the key authors for the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM)® and the Community Resiliency Model (CRM)®.
TRI’s international trainings have been co-sponsored by the World Health Organization in China; the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee in Haiti, Kenya, Nepal, the Philippines, Tanzania, and Turkey; Starfish One by One in Guatemala; the United Nations in Italy; and ADRA International in the Philippines. CRM skills have been incorporated into the Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning curriculum (i.e., an innovative K-12 education program developed by Emory University), which is bringing compassionate and ethical learning to children K-12 throughout the world. TRI has also provided international trainings in England, Germany, Iceland, India, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Rwanda, Ukraine, and South Africa.
Domestic trainings co-sponsorships have included the Department of Veteran Affairs and Department of Behavioral Health, San Bernardino, CA; Peace over Violence, Los Angeles, CA; Center for Community Solutions, San Diego, CA; Clear Path for Veterans, Syracuse, NY; Upaya Zen Center; the Veterans’ Administration, Los Angeles, CA; Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles, CA; Clearpath for Veterans; Loma Linda University; Sierra Tucson; Clearview Treatment Services; Crestwood Behavioral Health; Aspiranet; Mendocino County’s First Five; Santa Barbara County’s Drug and Alcohol Programs; Stanislaus County Disaster Response Department; Wake County Schools, NC; Emory University, School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA; Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley, CA; Smith College and Stanford University’s Perinatal Outreach Program; New Hanover County, NC; Arizona State University, AZ; Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC), WA; and the Christopher Wolf Crusade, GA.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
The mission of Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is expressed in our founding principle: Remember the Past, Transform the Future. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice, and indifference.
The Museum fulfills its mission through the exhibition, preservation, and interpretation of its collections; and through education programs and initiatives that foster the promotion of human rights and the elimination of genocide.
https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org
Our Mission is to Educate, Empower and enrich youth and teens' lives. ACT provides an out-of-school time interdisciplinary curriculum that focuses on youth/teens' development for high school graduation and careers. ACT provides weekly Workshops and Masterclasses in multimedia/creative technology, performing and visual arts, leadership and entrepreneurship development, financial literacy, and health and wellness. ACT's mission is to help close the achievement gap among middle and high school students by providing career preparation opportunities, particularly in the Creative Workforce. Without ACT, many of our students will not have the support to achieve their high school diploma or access a clear pathway to a career.
Arts Conservatory For Teens
Somebody’s Beloved
The Somebody’s Beloved Project is a social justice initiative fuelled by songs as starting points to explore, create, and donate in the name of racial healing, gender equality, and justice.
The Somebody’s Beloved project was created in the fall of 2020 to accompany the release of the song “Somebody’s Beloved” (ft. Bipolar Sunshine). The song was inspired by Tamika Palmer and her daughter, Breonna Taylor, to honor those we have lost to racial injustice. In producing the music video, we embarked on a mentorship program, bringing leading Hollywood creators to partner with young artists from Memphis to support the message of the Black Lives Matter movement. We used these creations to inspire donations and conversations in the name of racial justice for our Black siblings.
The Somebody’s Beloved Project expanded its scope of racial justice in light of the increase of hate crimes against Asian American and Pacific Islanders. MILCK worked with Asian Females to create the song and music video for “I Belong” facilitating her power and pride as she spoke out alongside the AAPI community. In conjunction with the release of “I Belong,”
MILCK continues to write songs, and funnels relevant songs through The Somebody’s Beloved Project, to benefits 10 grass-roots organizations building power around Black health, Feminism, Black-Asian Solidarity, AAPI Support, LGBTQ Rights, Criminal Justice Reform, and Mental Health. Secondly, it the project co-creates & invests in artists to produce social justice focused work and lastly, it Softening the vitriol, and alchemizing shame, guilt, anger, and blame into clear and compassionate actions towards ourselves, our neighbors, and our greater global community.
Somebody’s Beloved Fund has directly contributed over $86,000 to our 10 beneficiaries and helped to facilitate the donation of nearly $100,000 of essential product and pantry items and PPE.
For donations or more information, https://www.somebodysbeloved.com/fund
Gabrielle’s Wings
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to giving elementary-aged children of color in systemically vulnerable communities the kind of experiences, access, programs, and exposure that Gabrielle had during her short life. We are committed to equipping children with the tools they need to soar above their backgrounds, circumstances, family history, or socioeconomic status.
Gabrielle was a kind and energetic little seven-year-old girl. She suddenly and tragically gained her "angel wings" on June 6, 2017. While her family and friends remain heartbroken over her loss, they are now focused on extending her legacy by helping other children around the world.
With a heart for children and service, Gabrielle's Wings was started by Gabrielle's mother, Michelle Hord.
At Gabrielle's Wings, we believe in the "butterfly effect," which says one small change can have a huge impact.
NAADAC
NAADAC is working to make treatment by nationally certified counsellors available to every person who needs it. Through government relations and advocacy, membership, a code of ethics and certification, NAADAC keeps you on the cutting edge of the addiction profession. NAADAC’s leaders and members are making a difference in the current discussion and perception of addiction issues.
NAADAC is committed to advocating for the best interests of its members, clients, communities, and the profession overall. Without the dedicated advocates who stand up for the profession, NAADAC members will not have a voice.
Advocacy, education, and political action are the core activities of the NAADAC Public Policy Department. In Congress, NAADAC works closely with members and their staffs to advance legislation that promotes access to effective, science-based, clinically appropriate care for all who suffer from substance use/addiction disorder and co-occurring diseases. With the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and key federal agencies & offices including the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), NAADAC advocates for the application of public policies that will strengthen our profession and benefit the clients it serves. In coalition with other associations and national organizations, NAADAC educates and informs the public and leaders on addiction issues that impact one in four Americans.
NAADAC continues to focus on the following initiatives:
Ensuring that the Affordable Care Act is not repealed until there is a substantive replacement that meets the needs of those with substance use and co-occurring disorders and that insurance parity for substance use and co-occurring disorders are fairly and effectively implemented and monitored.
Growing and developing the addiction professional workforce in the 21st century.
Increasing federal funding levels for addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and research programs.
NAADAC believes that advocacy is the lifeblood of securing and sustaining the addiction profession and uses its resources to empower addiction-focused professionals and educate policymakers.
Donations: https://www.naadac.org