From The Connections Issue 2022
Afghanistan
#1: FIND YOUR STATE
Donate or volunteer locally to help Afghan refugees in your community.
FIND OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR STATE
#2: DONATE
CEEC is involved with the rescue of people trying to flee Afghanistan.
The Freedom Bird Foundation is primarily made up of 50+ volunteers who are passionate about moving our friends and allies to safety. Most of the Freedom Bird Foundation team members are volunteers.
The International Rescue Committee helps Afghan refugees find homes and temporary housing, as well as food, emergency cash, COVID-19 health orientation, applications for benefits, adult and youth education, immigration legal assistance, employment and health care
Hebrew Immigrant Aids Society helps resettle Afghan refugees and SIVS, advocates in Washington for aid, and partners with international organizations to settle refugees in safe places around the world.
Miles4Migrants.org allows you to donate airline miles to help families get to safe places around the world.
SHEnanigans
#1: KEEP LEARNING
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. Make a donation in memory of Jason Belodoff.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 200+ crisis centers that provides 24/7 service. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
#2: DONATE
The WhyNotDevin Foundation to End DIPG was formed as a 501c3 with a mission of aiding and supporting families facing a DIPG diagnosis. The WhyNotDevin Foundation to End DIPG provides resources and financial grants to give every child facing DIPG a fighting chance.
The Jacki® post-mastectomy garment
#2: GET THE INFO
The Insurance Code for the Jacki is L8015. Scan the code here to find out how to order Jacki through 3 websites by Silverts, Dana-Farber’s oncology boutique, Friend’s Place, and American Cancer Society.
#2: DONATE
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is committed to providing adults and children with cancer with the best treatment available today while developing tomorrow’s cures through cutting-edge research.
Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has a mission is to advance knowledge and rapidly translate discovery into exceptional, personalized cancer care for our patients.
MassChallengel is a non-profit organization supporting innovation and entrepreneurship through collaboration and development. MassChallenge works across sectors to drive a stronger future through collaborative innovation.
Poppies with Purpose
#1: WALK WITH POWER
Funding female scientists who are researching cancer each and every day is as easy as purchasing a pair of Poppies With Purpose shoes. 10% of shoe sales help fuel their efforts.
BUY A PAIR OF POPPIES AND GIVE TO RESEARCH
#2: DONATE
National Breast Cancer Foundation providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services.
