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PINK Charities
Like Spider-Man, PINK knows that "with great power comes great responsbility."
That's why we work hard to help nonprofits that support women. At our fall conference series last year, we raised more than $20,000 for Girls Inc, and for this fall, our raffle proceeds will support Girls Inc and Dress for Success.
Here are just a few of our favorite charities:
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
bcrfcure.org
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical and genetic research at leading medical centers worldwide, and increasing public awareness about good breast health. Since its inception in 1993 by founder Evelyn H. Lauder, the Foundation has raised more than $135 million, over $25 million in fiscal year 2005 alone. BCRF support sclinical research at cancer centers across the globe, conducting the most advanced and promising breast cancer research into new therapies and genetic links that will help lead to prevention and a cure.
CARE
care.org
CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty, whose mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.
Dress for Success
dressforsuccess.org
Dress for Success solves the "Catch-22" dilemma that confronts low-income women trying to enter the workforce: Without a job, how can you afford a suit? But without a suit, how can you get that job? With over 75 affiliate locations worldwide, Dress for Success provides professional clothing for women and responds to the needs of communities by providing programs that help economically disadvantaged women acquire jobs, retain their new positions and succeed in the mainstream workplace.
Girl Scouts
girlscouts.org
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls, building character and skills for success in the real world in an accepting and nurturing environment. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Today, there are 3.6 million Girl Scouts – 2.7 million girl members and 928,000 adult members working primarily as volunteers.
Girls Inc
girlsinc.org
Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold. With roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas. Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent and fulfilling lives.
