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Give Detroit - A Charitable Registry// MISSION The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute envisions a world free of cancer. Its mission is to lead in...

COTS exists to alleviate homelessness by providing services that enable people to achieve self-sufficiency and obtain quality affordable housing. COTS also exists to advocate for long-term solutions to the problem of homelessness.

The mission of Horizons-Upward Bound (HUB) at Cranbrook Schools is to prepare students with limited opportunities from the Detroit metropolitan area to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

Franklin-Wright’s values are based on the settlement house concept of self-help for the continuous improvement and preservation of the family. Franklin-Wright Settlements (FWS) strives to achieve this through excellence in service and equality of treatment.

The mission of the Prechter Bipolar Research Program is to discover the mechanisms that contribute to bipolar disorder, predict and improve outcomes, and develop effective, innovative treatments.

Henry Ford Health System is one of the nation’s leading comprehensive, integrated health systems, providing health insurance and health care delivery including acute, specialty, primary, and preventive care services backed by excellence in research and education.

Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

Validated studies show that our programs promote peace-building that stops addictions, violence and reduce drop outs, while empowering young people to thrive in school and embrace values and goals that lead to success.

At Matrix Human Services, we give hope to the most vulnerable people by providing extensive human services programs and care to all segments of our community, from early childhood programs, through teens at risk, to adult workforce and financial education, HIV prevention and aftercare and supportive services for our seniors in need.

Mercy Education Project serves low-income women and girls in Detroit because educated women uplift communities and create opportunities to change the cycles of poverty.

Seventy percent of kidney disease cases can be prevented, so the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan must focus on the major causes of kidney disease — obesity, diabetes, and hypertension — to help people avoid it.

Ilitch Charities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that invests in Detroit’s future by supporting innovative, collaborative, and measurable programs in the areas of community development, human services, education, and recreation through contributions from the Ilitch Companies, their colleagues, and the generosity of others.

The PIME Missionaries commit themselves to charitable work with a sustainable future in mind and constant respect for local cultures and established religions.

Give Detroit - A Charitable Registry// MISSION The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities Detroit is to provide an environment of love and kindness to...

The Rugiero Promise Foundation is committed to improving quality of life in the community and extends help to individuals of all means, bringing hope and the promise of a better future.

Sanctum House’s mission is to empower survivors of human trafficking with life skills to achieve a sustainable and independent lifestyle, while providing a sanctuary for women survivors of human trafficking.

With the mission to support individuals in the pursuit of their chosen goals and the achievement of personal satisfaction in their lives, (STEP) Services to Enhance Potential has provided services and programs to persons with disabilities and other mental health needs in Wayne County since 1972.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital raises funds and builds awareness to sustain its mission to advance cures — and means of prevention — for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, while honoring the memory and heritage of its founder, Danny Thomas.

The Children’s Foundation fulfills its mission by awarding grants for programs that support a collaborative approach to advancing the health and wellness of children.

Founded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy works in 72 countries and all 50 states. It creates innovative, pragmatic, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest challenges, so nature and people can thrive together.

The Rainbow Connection is a unique and compassionate wish-granting organization that makes dreams come true for children who are battling a life-threatening medical condition.

The mission of U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation is to provide vital funding for cancer research to create a cancer-free world.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan works to ensure that families can meet their basic needs, that children are ready for school, and that people are equipped with skills to build a better life — but they don’t do it alone.