Achievement Centers for Children
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Achievement Centers for Children (ACC) is one of
Cleveland's most effective agencies for the care and
rehabilitation of young people with disabilities.
Their mission is to join children with disabilities
and their families to strengthen abilities and
create opportunities for lifelong participation in
all aspects of society. Agency services and programs
are family-centered. The family works in partnership
with an interdisciplinary team to plan the most
effective program for the child.
http://www.achievementcenters.org
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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of
America
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The CCFA is dedicated to the cure
and prevention of Crohn's disease and ulcerative
colitis through research, and to improving the
quality of life of children and adults affected by
these digestive diseases through education and
support. They sponsor basic and clinical research,
and offer a wide range of educational programs for
patients and health care professionals. They also
provide supportive services to help people cope with
these chronic intestinal diseases. These programs
are supported solely by contributions from the
public.
http://www.ccfa.org
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The Gathering Place
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Fitness Wholesale is proud to support
The Gathering Place, a non-profit, community-based
wellness center serving the social, emotional,
physical and spiritual needs of individuals and
families who have been touched by cancer. They
provide programs and services free of charge, all
dedicated to the healing of mind, body and spirit.
The Gathering Place maintains an extensive library
of books and materials regarding cancer and
treatment. Their trained and licensed professionals
provide programs that meet the highest therapeutic
standards.
http://www.touchedbycancer.org
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Habitat for Humanity
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Habitat for Humanity International is a
non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry.
HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and
homelessness from the world, and to make decent
shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat
invites people of all backgrounds, races and
religions to build houses together in partnership
with families in need. Through volunteer labor and
donations of money and materials, Habitat builds or
rehabilitates houses with the help of the homeowner
(partner) families. Habitat houses are sold to
partner families at no profit and are financed with
affordable, no-interest loans. The homeowners'
monthly mortgage payments are used to build still
more Habitat houses.
http://www.habitat.org
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Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation
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The leading charitable organization and advocate
of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide,
the JDRF's mission is to find a cure for diabetes
and its complications through the support of
research. The JDRF awards millions of dollars each
year to diabetes research, funding centers, grants
and fellowships in 19 countries.
http://www.jdf.org
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Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic
Riding Center
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Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center (TRC)
is a Cleveland-area nonprofit organization that has
been providing quality education and therapy-based
equine programs for people with disabilities since
1978. Equine therapy involves horse-related
activites uniquely designed for people with
cognitive, physical, emotional and social
disabilities. Students of all ages learn horseback
riding skills and basic horse care while receiving
many benefits such as: improved balance, mobility,
muscle tone, coordination and posture, enhanced
independence and increased concentration and
self-esteem. Riding therapy has proven to be a
highly motivational and enriching therapeutic and
educational modality.http://www.fieldstonefarmtrc.com
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