About the Charities
About Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles
We are here for you, as we have been for over 50 years. We are your local Epilepsy Foundation Affiliate. The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles is the only non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated solely to serving people affected by epilepsy in this region. Our tax ID is 95-2046033.
Though we are an independent non-profit organization, we have chosen to affiliate with the national Epilepsy Foundation in Landover, Maryland.
The local Epilepsy Foundation offers a range of services and programs to help and support those who are affected by epilepsy. In addition, we seek to educate the general public - those that work with, care for, serve, do business with, educate or encounter people with epilepsy during their daily lives - to better understand epilepsy/seizure disorders.
The Epilepsy Foundation/Greater Los Angeles was initially established as the Los Angeles County Epilepsy Society (LACES) in 1957 by a dedicated social worker, Betty Ticho, and a Board of committed volunteers. Between 1989 and 1997, we were known as the Epilepsy Foundation of Los Angeles and Orange Counties. In 1997, we expanded to provide services in San Bernardino and Ventura Counties which were not being served by an Epilepsy Foundation Affiliate. More recently we modified our name to simply the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. We still continue to service Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties despite the consolidated name change.
For Donations, go to http://www.CareAndCure-EFGLA.kintera.org
About Feed The Children
Founded in 1979 by Larry and Frances Jones, Feed The Children is now one of the country's largest and most efficient private organizations dedicated to feeding the bodies and nourishing the minds of hungry children. Feed The Children is a Christian, international, nonprofit relief organization with headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that delivers food, medicine, clothing and other necessities to individuals, children and families who lack these essentials due to famine, war, poverty or natural disasters. In FY 2008, Feed The Children distributed more than 133 million pounds of food, clothing, educational supplies and other essentials to hungry American families; we also distributed over 75,000 backpacks-loaded with assorted children's books, school supplies, food and personal care items. FTC distributed approximately 34 million pounds of food and other necessities to millions of children and families around the world. In many countries FTC operates daily feeding programs that reach poverty stricken boys and girls with what is often their only meal of the day. FTC has also initiated sustainable development programs, which include water and sanitation improvement, agricultural and vocational training, small business and start-up loans and health and nutrition training. Since our founding, we have sent food and relief supplies to children and their families in all 50 states and 119 countries around the world-always free of charge to those in need. For more information, please visit www.feedthechildren.org
About Elevate Hope Foundation (EHF)
Elevate Hope Foundation (EHF) is dedicated to providing abused and abandoned children an alternative method of therapy through music and the arts, and funding special services and programs that assist the needs of these children using these fundamental methods. Co-founded in 2001 by entertainer Sheila E. and business manager, Lynn Mabry, EHF supports existing programs of their beneficiaries through monetary funding and in-kind donations e.g. musical instruments, art supplies, and work stations complete with computers, keyboards and applicable instructional software. For more info. go to www.elevatehope.org
About Childrens Miracle Network
The children’s Miracle Network is a non-profit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals. Countless individuals, organizations and media partners unite with Children’s Miracle Network hospitals to help sick and injured kids in local communities. Donations to Children’s Miracle Network create miracles by funding medical care, research and education that saves and improves the lives of 17 million children each year.
Every child deserves the hope and healing of children’s hospitals. With the help of a Children’s Miracle Network hospital in their community, children of all ages and backgrounds can receive treatment for every imaginable disease and injury—from asthma and broken bones to cancer and heart defects. Children’s hospitals are also on the front lines of research, education and outreach programs that keep millions of kids out of the hospital each year.
About Lollipops and Rainbows
The foundation is dedicated as a tribute to Emily's grandfather Dave Reaves who came up with the idea 10 years ago. The event offers free admission to the public & promises to be the biggest, star-studded fun-filled party of its kind in 2009! Not to mention it will help raise awareness towards 4 special charities closest to Emily's heart. What is Lollipop & Rainbows? Emily believes in the power of YOUTH which is what the LOLLIPOPS symbolize. She believes no matter how young you are, you can make a difference. The RAINBOW represents the "beauty of all colors"; symbolizing that regardless of color or race, your true beauty lies within.
About Progeria Research Foundation
The Progeria Research Foundation is the only organization in the world dedicated to discovering the cure and effective treatment for Progeria and its aging related disorders. With your help, PRF can continue its mission at a faster pace, to win this race against time for all children diagnosed with Progeria worldwide