Ellie's Run for Africa is the God-given dream of a young American girl to help families and children in Africa. Combining educational efforts in area churches and schools, a 5K run and family fun day, and most recently a night out in Nashville for the adult crowd, ERFA raises awareness of and funding for Africans who struggle to meet basic needs such as health care, food, water, shelter, clothing and education. More info at www.elliesrun.org.
It's not just a T-shirt, it's a movement. F@#k Cancer saves lives by teaching people how to look for cancer, instead of just find it. We change the way cancer society perceives cancer by challenging the stigma and the victim mentality. We shift the balance of power from the cancer to the patient, and turn "patients" into "cancer F@#kers," fighters, and survivors. We change the way cancer is treated by promoting early detection. While we may not see a "cure" for cancer in our lifetimes, early detection is the surest way to prevent a lot of suffering and save a lot of lives. For more information go to: www.letsfcancer.com/.
Hands On Nashville (HON) was founded in 1991 to help people transform the world around them by volunteering. HON is a recognized leader in programs, partnerships and services that maximize volunteer impact for youth, adult, corporate, and nonprofit constituencies in the greater Nashville community. Each year, Hands On Nashville refers or places 38,000 volunteers to projects in more than 300 area service agencies and schools. For more info go to: www.hon.org
igbok - it's gonna be o.k. We believe this is the universal language of hope. When a child skins a knee or gets their feelings hurt; when the medical tests aren't good; when fear rolls in like a storm and anxiety hovers like a fog; when dreams die and hope seems to evaporate; when life isn't going the way we hoped it would — aren't these the words we long to hear — and believe? For more information go to - www.igbok.com
In 2003, three young filmmakers traveled to Africa in search of a story. What started out as a filmmaking adventure transformed into much more when they discovered a tragedy that disgusted and inspired them, a tragedy where children are both the weapons and the victims. After returning, they created the film "Invisible Children: Rough Cut," that exposes the tragic realities of northern Uganda's night commuters and child soldiers. The response has been, "How can I help?" To answer, the non-profit Invisible Children was created. More info at www.invisiblechildren.com
Rock For Health is a non profit organization formed in October of 2007. Rock For Health seeks to educate artists on health issues, provide necessary medical information and be an advocate for musicians in regards to health insurance coverage and long term care. More info on how to donate, health plans and more at www.rockforhealth.org.
This Shirt Changes Lives is a charity brand that supports projects that empower the people of Africa. We are currently working with vocational and primary schools in Kenya. We are also organizing mission trips for business and creative professionals to come and teach students. Five dollars from every t-shirt goes directly to these efforts. Find out more at www.thisshirtchangeslives.com.
To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. For more details on the TWLOHA story, check out their videos or go to www.twloha.com. www.twloha.com.
Bobby Bailey, founder of Invisible Children, tackled a unique story about a plague that has ravaged humankind from the beginning of time. Tracing his adventures over the last three years, the film When The Night Comes takes you on an emotional journey with his African friends who have fallen subject to malaria and it's deadly grip. Bobby's new organization is called The Brave. This film is the first step. More info at www.whenthenightcomes.com
Word Made Flesh is called and committed to serve Jesus among the most vulnerable of the world’s poor. This calling is realized as a prophetic ministry for, and an incarnational, holistic mission among the poor. We focus our energy to make Jesus known among the poor while reconciling the church with the poor. More info on how to get involved at www.wordmadeflesh.org.
