Civic Engagement Clearinghouse
Eastern Washington University
The purpose of the American Red Cross is to provide support and resources for individuals and families that are struggling. This includes but is not limited to organizing blood donation drives, collecting donations for resources like food, water, clothing and supplies, and working in groups to clean up after natural disasters. The American Red Cross strives to provide everyone with basic human needs.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a nonprofit specialized hospital and research center that provides care for children with cancer and catastrophic illnesses. St. Jude provides amazing care and resources for families in need from all 50 states and around the world with their international outreach program. Their mission statement is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of the founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay.
The purpose of the Ronald McDonald House Charities is to support families and programs to improve the health of children and the needs of their families locally and globally. The RMHC provides a home with support and resources to assist families. This organization also provides rooms in hospitals to comfort families. RMHC has 50 mobiles that travel to provide care and they have awarded more than $100 million in grants to families worldwide.
This organization provides seniors with activities, independent and assisted living, and medical support. They specialize in memory care to support seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Their mission statement is: “Rockwood Retirement Communities promote independence, wellness and lifelong vitality by providing housing and services to seniors, with a commitment to excellence.”
Riverview Retirement Community provides health care, housing and services in a Christ-centered environment. They have a caring staff, board and many volunteers whom are dedicated to serving the spiritual, physical and social needs of their residents. They provide many activities and get residents involved in their community as much as possible so volunteers etc., are always welcome.
In 3 or 4 sentences, what is the purpose of the organization and what do they do?
Moran Vista provides all-inclusive care for seniors ranging from independent living to assisted and memory care. A strong sense of community important to the staff and residents. To achieve this daily interactions and relationships are encouraged, providing a welcoming environment for volunteers.
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