American Cancer Society
The mission of the American Cancer Society is to be a "nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service." Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the society has branches in all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. They also operate about 3400 local offices. The American Cancer Society was founded in 1913. Then, it was called the American Society for the Control of Cancer [by 15 physicians and businessmen in New York City.] Their current name was adopted in 1945. Activities include providing grants to researchers, running public health advertising campaigns, and organizing projects such as the Relay for Life, Great American Smokeout, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, and Daffodil Days.

For more information on the American Cancer Society contact: Rachel Yoka
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American Heart Association


The mission of the American Heart Association is: “Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.” The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency. The American Heart Association made its public debut in late 1948 during a network radio contest. A small national staff in New York City then began to organize American Heart Association divisions across the country. They launched the first national fund-raising campaign the following year in February 1949, raising $2.7 million. Since then, the American Heart Association has rapidly grown in size, as well as in their efforts to spread their message. Over the years, the American Heart Association has developed guidelines for the nation’s healthcare system, as well as supported the federal government’s attempt to improve healthcare. Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. has been a proud supporter of the American Heart Association for many years. Tim Haahs involvement includes participation in the annual Heart Walk, which raises money and awareness for cardiovascular disease.

For more information on the American Heart Association contact: Timothy Haahs, or Rachel Yoka
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Brotherhood Mission Ministries
Brotherhood Mission Ministries has been a safe haven for homeless men for nearly 100 years. Established as a men's shelter by Temple University’s founder, Dr. Russell Conwell, it remains one of the oldest nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia. Brotherhood Mission Ministries works to confront the isolation and disaffiliation of homeless men, and facilitates their return to mainstream society by providing the basic necessities of life. They also promote improving vocational skills, strengthening values, and establishing a positive social network. In addition, the Mission provides access to healthcare, job training and placement, and treatment for mental illness and substance abuse.

For more information on Brotherhood Mission Ministries contact: SunHee Hwang
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Campus Crusade for Christ
Campus Crusade for Christ International is an interdenominational ministry committed to helping take the gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations. The organization cooperates with millions of Christians from churches of many denominations, and hundreds of other Christian organizations around the world, to help Christians grow in their faith, as well as share the gospel message with others.

For more information on Campus Crusade for Christ contact: Seung Lee
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Calvary Vision Church & Community Center
Calvary Vision Church is a multicultural, nondenominational church of believers. The church’s Sunday service is contemporary, using sound, lighting, and multimedia to enhance the worship experience. The church facility was designed by Senior Pastor Tim Haahs, and also serves as a community center.

The Calvary Vision Center is an extension of the Calvary Vision Church. Its sole purpose is to promote community. The Center is the realization of the personal vision of Tim Haahs, pastor of Calvary Vision Church. The Center is designed to function as a multi-purpose space for hosting concerts, weekly meetings, conferences, formal parties, banquets, and church services. Whether you need a classroom for a small gathering, the 325-seat auditorium for a presentation, or the Vision Café for catering, the Calvary Vision Center can accommodate your needs.

For more information on the Calvary Vision Church and Center contact: Janice Haahs
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Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity builds and rehabilitates houses and neighborhoods by providing simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with families in need. Since its founding in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, Habitat for Humanity International has built and rehabilitated houses for families in need, becoming a true world leader in addressing the issues of poverty housing. Through the work of Habitat, thousands of low-income families have found new hope in the form of affordable housing. Churches, community groups, and others have joined together to successfully tackle a significant social problem -- decent housing for all. Today, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 200,000 houses, sheltering more than 1,000,000 people in more than 3,000 communities worldwide. Tim Haahs actively participates in the ‘Build a House, Build a Dream Contest, and recently sent employees to New Orleans to assist Habitat build new homes for Hurricane Katrina victims.

For more information on Habitat for Humanity contact: Chris Gray
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Hands on Atlanta

Hands On Atlanta is a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and corporate and community groups find flexible volunteer opportunities at more than 400 service organizations and schools. Hands On Atlanta volunteers, now 37,000 strong, are at work every day of the year building community and meeting critical needs in schools, parks, senior homes, food banks, pet shelters, low-income neighborhoods and more. Hands on Atlanta is an affiliate of the Hands On Network, an umbrella association of "Cares" and "Hands On" organizations across the United States, U.K. and other countries.

For more information on Hands On Atlanta contact: Mike Martindill
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Korean Women Center
In March of 1985, the Korean Women Center was established as a support committee based off of the Montgomery County Women’s Center with a mission to help Korean women and their families with the difficulties of early immigrant life. KWC provides counseling and a temporary shelter for battered women and their children. They also provide English translation assistance to women in court appearances, hospital and doctor visits. The center also runs ESL classes around the Philadelphia region providing a learning ground for Korean immigrants to learn English, to help them adjust to their immigrant life faster.

For more information on the Korean Women Center contact: Jean Choi

Kristi House

Kristi House provides a healing environment for all child victims of sexual abuse and their families, regardless of income, through prevention, treatment and coordination of services with our community partners. Kristi House strives to end the epidemic of child sexual abuse in Miami-Dade County by healing those who have been victims and breaking the cycle of abuse for future generations. Kristi House is dedicated to respecting, protecting, and healing the children and families that pass through its doors.

For more information on Kristi House contact: Carla Salazar
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Norristown Ministries Inc. Hospitality Center
The Norristown Hospitality Center, located in Norristown, PA, is a place that provides daytime shelter and serves as a place of encouragement and hope for those in need in Norristown. Through personal, caring relationships with staff and volunteers, the center offers referrals to night shelters, jobs, treatment centers, and Montgomery County Services and resources to the needy in Norristown. The Norristown Hospitality Center is a faith-based effort of neighborhood congregations seeking to improve the quality of life and the revitalization of the Borough of Norristown.

For more information on Norristown Ministries Inc. Hospitality Center contact: Rachel Yoka
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The Switchboard of Miami : Answering the Call
Switchboard of Miami’s mission is to connect people in need with community resources, strengthen and preserve families, and develop and provide services where none exist. For 38 years, Switchboard of Miami, Inc., a private, 501 ( c ) (3), non-profit organization, has provided information and referral services, suicide prevention, and comprehensive telephone crisis counseling to residents of Miami-Dade County, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition to offering the only tri-lingual helpline in the country, Switchboard of Miami is unique in its holistic approach to service delivery which includes prevention-based services and clinical programs.

For more information on The Switchboard of Miami contact:
Mark Santos
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Walk Against Hunger
The Walk Against Hunger brings people together to raise funds that assist struggling families in our region with food. The money raised at the Walk Against Hunger is distributed to organizations throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey that provide food and other services to families and individuals. The Walk Against Hunger is sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger, a nonprofit organization based in the SHARE food warehouse at 29th Street and Hunting Park Avenue.

For more information on the Walk Against Hunger contact:
SunHee Hwang
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