Direct Relief: Hurricane Matthew
Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, has made available its entire inventory of medicines and supplies – valued at nearly $100 million – to help people affected by Hurricane Matthew in both Haiti and the United States.

Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis
Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis is a family friendly community walk dedicated to raising awareness and mission-critical funds for cures for digestive diseases. Since the launch of this program, we have succeeded in bringing together more than 250,000 people and raised more than $75 million to help further CCFA's mission. We guarantee that at least 80 cents of every dollar raised goes towards breakthrough research, public and professional education, and patient support services in communities across the nation.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Because of you, St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

"We Stand With Pulse" Victims Fund
Donations to "We Stand with Pulse" go to the funeral and medical costs for the victims of the senseless act that occured in Orlando's Pulse Nightclub. In response to this horrific act of terror against the LGBT community, Planting Peace has created a CrowdRise fundraiser, "We Stand with Pulse" Victims Fund.  Monies raised through this fundraiser will go towards helping with medicals bills and the funeral costs of the victims of this senseless and heartbreaking act of terror. There are 50 dead and 53 injured. This shooting took place at Pulse Nightclub, an LGBT bar in downtown Orlando.

Home for Our Troops
Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds mortgage-free, specially adapted homes nationwide for severely injured Veterans Post- 9/11, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar has gone directly to our program services for Veterans. HFOT builds these homes where the Veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the Veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives.

Home Fire Campaign
Each year, the Red Cross responds to nearly 66,000 disasters, the vast majority of which are home fires. So we set a goal to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries in the US by 25% by 2020. On average: 7 people die every day from a home fire, 36 people suffer injuries as a result of home fires every day, and over $7 billion in property damage occurs every year.

Launched in 2014, the Home Fire campaign has already accomplished so much: 111 lives saved, 499,803 smoke alarms installed, 215,183 houses made safer, & 581,665 youth reached!

Red Cross Giving Day
Mid-Atlantic participated in the Red Cross' Giving Day. It you donated on Giving Day, the Red Cross MATCHED your donation dollar-for-dollar up to $210,000 thanks to their generous Giving Day Corporate Supporters. This allowed twice the opportunity to help people in need.

Through Giving Day, the Red Cross rasied $2,515,995! That means these gifts will provide hope and urgent relief, like food, shelter and other essentials to 28,429 families who need it most after disasters big and small!

The Autism Center for Pittsburgh
The Autism Center of Pittsburgh is a Specialty Autism Clinic meeting the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. ACP offers Autism Evaluations, Social Skill Groups, A.B.A. Programing, Parent Support, and HFA / Asperger’s support. They also provide prompt referral to valuable resources, a 900+ member Facebook support group, an on-line store with therapeutic materials, the nation-wide resource network of AutismLink, and more.

The Brashear Association
The Brashear Association serves people in poverty – from those facing temporary challenges to families living in chronic, multi-generational poverty and works to move them toward self-sufficiency.  The Brashear Association understands that moving children, families, and adults (including seniors) from the margins means surrounding those facing hardships with a strong community infrastructure. The Brashear Association supports and enriches families in a community context to build more vital lives and neighborhoods in South Pittsburgh. Through its provision of human services and community action, Brashear recognizes community strengths and diversity and encourages self-help, citizen education and community improvement and involvement.

Beaver County Humane Society
The mission of the Beaver County Humane Society is to protect all domestic animals by providing shelter and care; adoption services; investigation, correction or prosecution of cruelty or abuse situations; education programs; and promotion of the concepts of kindness and respect for all living creatures throughout Beaver County.

NAMI of Erie County
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Erie County, NAMI, is focused on fostering personal growth and family stability by supporting and educating family members and individuals facing the challenges of mental illness in Erie County. The agency currently offers referrals, educational programming, such as Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, and several forums called Speaker Series, which highlight individuals, family members and mental health professionals presenting on various topics relating to children and families coping with mental illness.

The Boot Campaign
Established in 2009, Boot Campaign began as a photo project and quickly evolved into a more proactive way for Americans to show their patriotism. Boot Campaign is dedicated to promoting patriotism for America and our military community; raising awareness of the unique challenges service members face during and post-service; and providing assistance to military personnel, past and present, and their families. Retail sales of combat boots, apparel and mission-focused merchandise, general public donations and corporate sponsorships fund programs that support military families.

Life’sWork of Western PA
The mission of Life’sWork of Western PA is to continue its comprehensive and innovative role of assisting persons with disabilities or other employment barriers to employment to achieve independence and dignity through productive employment opportunities. This year Life’sWork celebrates 87 years of championing the cause of individuals with disabilities. More than 100,000 individuals of all ages with disabilities or other employment barriers have utilized Life'sWork to achieve independence and self-sufficiency. On average we serve over 2,000 clients a year ranging from youth as young as 14 to adults, as well as people with other barriers to employment, including at-risk youth, single parents and people transitioning off public assistance.

The National MS Society
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. The National MS Society educates, inspires and empowers those affected by multiple sclerosis. We break down barriers—both physical and emotional—in the home, in the workplace and in the community. We build confidence that people with MS can live the best possible lives as individuals, as family members, as employees and as members of the larger community. No other local MS organization provides the breadth and depth of services or involves more people in the movement toward a world free of MS.

Help Nepal Network
Nepal has just witnessed a tragedy that has shook the nation and the international community. A 7.9 Richter Scale earthquake followed by numerous major/minor aftershocks has left more than 1500 dead, thousands displaced and millions of dollars in damages so far.

For the Nepal earthquake victims, HELP NEPAL Network (HeNN) has raised over US $470,000 to date and is continuing to raise more. With this fund, the Nepal team has mobilized dozens of groups of volunteers, sending tents, food and medical supplies to affected areas

Run for the Roses: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby party is an event that benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. LLS has invested more than $1 billion in research to advance therapies and save lives.

The Alzheimer’s Association - Pittsburgh Chapter
The Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer’s Disease through research,  providing and enhancing care for all affected, and working to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brainhealth.

Chris selected this organization because his Grandfather suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease and he saw first-hand how tragic the process was to him and those around him. The donations made to this non-profit go into research, family support and many other services that are vitally important to help all of those effected by this disease process

The Dreaming Zebra Foundation
The Dreaming Zebra Foundation promotes greater access to the arts for children and young adults, regardless of their financial circumstances. The founders recognized a pressing need in many communities for the promotion of charitable donations of art and music supplies to support individuals, schools, and other nonprofit organizations serving youth and the arts.

The Hope Express
The Hope Express is a 135-mile run created to bridge the gap between the families on the 7th floor at the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA and the Dancers at the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (aka THON), a year round fundraising event benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund, Conquering Childhood Cancer.