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AIDS Service Center AIDS Service Center is a full-service agency reaching out to almost 1,700 individuals and families affected by, and at risk for, HIV/AIDS. ASC provides help through healthcare programs, housing assistance, transportation, child care, counseling, legal help, education, and more. Contact: Bill Stadler, wes@aidssc.org or 626-441-8495 x227 Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF) The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF) is a California-based nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing burns and fires and providing services to those who have been affected by a burn injury. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for burn survivors and promote burn prevention education. Contact: info@aarbf.org or 818-848-0223 American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society is the 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. Contact: Enida Acosta, enida.acosta@cancer.org or 626-795-7774 x3 or 800-ACS-2345 American Red Cross—San Gabriel/Pomona Valley Chapter The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Contact: Philippa Herbert, herbert@sgpvarc.org or 626-799-0841 Art Aids Art Art Aids Art, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, promotes education and sustainable economic development through the arts. Art Aids Art serves women and children through programs in impoverished townships surrounding Cape Town, South Africa. In the U.S., Art Aids Art’s American activities focus on educating the public about South African culture and the HIV/AIDS crisis through presentations at community centers and private home gatherings. Contact: Tom Harding, artaidsart@artaidsart.org or 626-398-1781 Braille Institute www.brailleinstitute.org/volunteer Braille Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss. The Institute provides an environment of hope and encouragement for people who are blind and visually impaired through integrated educational, social and recreational programs and services. Contact: Michelle Sheridan, la@brailleinstitute.org or 323-663-1111 x3160 California Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Center The mission of California Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Center is to promote wellness and improve the quality of life for individuals with health needs in an accessible, warm-water aquatic facility. We are dedicated to promoting wellness and improving the quality of life to the underserved that include the disabled, injured, elderly, and children/youth. Contact: capoolsofhope@aol.com or 310-537-2224 Camp Keepsake http://www.cancerhopefoundation.org/Camp00.htm Camp Keepsake, a program of Cancer Hope Foundation, is a place where adults with cancer/cancer survivors can go with their family and friends to spend time away from the hectic and often stressful routine of doctor visits and treatments. Contact: info@cancerhopefoundation.org or 805-384-5445 Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times http://www.campronaldmcdonald.org Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times® creates a positive long-lasting impact on children with cancer and their families by providing fun-filled, medically supervised, cost-free, year-round camp programs. Contact: David Garry, Volunteer Coordinator, david@campronaldmcdonald.org or 310-268-8488 x25 Camp Sunburst http://www.sunburstprojects.org/programs.shtml At Camp Sunburst, our acclaimed national model residential summer camp, HIV/AIDS children and their families enjoy the companionship of others without the social stigma and isolation associated with the AIDS epidemic. Contact: Cindi Rivas, admin@sunburstprojects.org or 916-440-0889 Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation Casa Colina will provide individuals the opportunity to maximize their medical recovery and rehabilitation potential efficiently in an environment that recognizes their uniqueness, dignity and self-esteem. Contact: Human Resources, 909-596-7733 x2154 Center for Developing Kids http://www.centerfordevelopingkids.com Our mission is to provide children with the opportunity to attain their highest developmental potential using a collaborative and caring, multi-disciplinary team approach. We strive to provide quality therapy services, and ultimately enable the child to engage in activities that give meaning to his/her life. We work with the whole child, understanding that many children have special needs in more than one area of development. Contact: Jennifer Stokely, Volunteer Coordinator, 626-564-2700 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles www.childrenshospitalla.org/volunteeropportunities Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a nonprofit, academic, pediatric medical center. We provide the highest quality healthcare for children who are the sickest and most seriously injured in our region and beyond. Contact: Alma Barrera, Volunteer Coordinator, abarrera@chla.usc.edu or 323-361-2371 City of Hope National Medical Center City of Hope is one of only 40 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. An independent biomedical research, treatment and education institution, it is a leader in the fight to conquer cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Contact: Jason Cressell, jcresswell@coh.org or 626-256-HOPE (4673) ext. 64049 Clinica Medica Familiar de Santa Ana 517 North Main Street Volunteers assist medical staff in this clinic and serve predominantly Hispanic patients. Contact: Francisco Limo, 714-647-0401 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America—Great L.A./Orange County Chapter http://www.ccfa.org/chapters/losangeles Our mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Contact: losangeles@ccfa.org or 310-478-4500 Diabetic Youth Services Diabetic Youth Services, Inc. is committed to providing a safe, educational, and healthy camping experience to all children and families. Our services and facilities will be shared with health-based associations, schools, and community organizations looking to promote self-esteem, spiritual awareness, and moral character within children, including those living with chronic illness, physical disability, or economic hardship. Contact: admin@dys.org or 310-751-3057 Dream Street Foundation http://www.dreamstreetfoundation.org The Dream Street Foundation provides camping and support programs for children and young adults with terminal, chronic, and life-threatening illnesses. Camp sessions are free of charge to the campers who attend, and there are no paid salaries within the Dream Street Foundation. Contact: dreamstreetca@gmail.com or 424-248-0696 Foothill Family Service Believing that strong communities begin with healthy families, Foothill Family Service strengthens children, teens, adults and families to help them lead productive lives. Foothill Family Service is committed to improving infant, child, youth and family development, resulting in success in school, work and relationships. Contact: Susan Dutra, sdutra@foothillfamily.org or 626-564-1613 x135 Foothill Presbyterian Hospital http://www.cvhp.org/About_Us/Our_Facilities/Foothill_Presbyterian_Hospital.aspx Our mission is to help people keep well in body, mind and spirit by providing quality health care services in a compassionate environment. Contact: Dawn Tomaszwewski, 626-963-8411 ext. 33101 Glendale Adventist Medical Center Glendale Adventist Medical Center works diligently to infuse our daily activities with the hospital's mission to provide compassionate, professional health care services for the whole person - body, mind and spirit. Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve. We also want to spread the word about the link between health and lifestyle decisions. Contact: Edita Madatyan, madatyy1@ah.org or 818-409-8057 Good Samaritan Hospital A world-class academic medical center affiliated with the USC Keck School of Medicine, Good Samaritan has 408 licensed beds. The hospital offers outstanding diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic care in a state-of-the-art setting. Contact: Ester Duenas, eduenas@goodsam.org or 213-977-2091 Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California http://www.hemosocal.org/index.html Our mission is to improve the quality of life and build community for families and individuals living with hemophilia or other bleeding disorders by offering a variety of programs and services that educate, advocate and support the needs of the bleeding disorders community in Southern California. Contact: 626-793-6192. Huntington Memorial Hospital At Huntington, our mission is to excel at the delivery of health care to our community. Our vision is to become the finest community-based regional medical center in Southern California. Contact: Mary Jayne Johnstone, Student Volunteer Supervisor, maryjayne.johnstone@huntingtonhospital.com or 526-397-5208 Juvenile Diabetes Foundation The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the worldwide leader for research to cure type 1 diabetes. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Contact: Denise Keyes, dkeyes@jdrf.org or 213-233-9901 Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Contact: Brooke Dafesh, Events Manager, bdafesh@wishla.org or 310-788-9474 x104 March of Dimes www.marchofdimes.com/california Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. We carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives. Contact: Asher Carfinkel, agarfinkel@marchofdimes.com or 213-637-5044 MCA Center (USC) www.usc.edu/schools/medicine/departments/pediatrics/divisions/mca The MCA Center’s mission is to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary care to women, children, adolescents, and their families with special health needs in a culturally sensitive environment. As a principal referral site for HIV-infected women and their families throughout Los Angeles Country, the MCA Center is largest family-centered comprehensive HIV program in California. Contact: Yolanda Salcedo, 323-226-5058 Methodist Hospital Our mission is to provide high-quality healing services while caring for the patient as a whole person with emotional and spiritual dimensions as well as physical needs. Our values are integrity, respect, and compassion. These values shall characterize all our actions and interactions embracing our multicultural environment. Contact: William K. Roop, william.roop@methodisthospital.org or 626-574-3753 National Kidney Foundation http://www.kidney.org/site/index.cfm?ch=504 The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. Contact: Chris Johnson, chris.johnson@kidney.org Okizu The mission of Okizu is to provide peer support, respite, mentoring, and recreational programs to meet the needs of all members of families affected by childhood cancer. Contact: Suzie, suzie@okizu.org or 415.382.9083 Pasadena Immunization Coalition http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/pizc The Mission of the Pasadena Immunization Coalition is to foster collaborative efforts that ensure Pasadena residents, and those seeking services in Pasadena, are protected against vaccine preventable diseases. Contact: Rachel Estuar, restuar@cityofpasadena.net or 626-744-6134 Pediatric Assistance League Founded in 2008 by Waverly student Vanessa Crawford, Pediatric Assistance League sews pillows and blankets to donate to hospitalized children. Contact: Vanessa Crawford, vanessarcrawford@gmail.com Planned Parenthood of Pasadena www.plannedparenthood.org/pasadena The mission of Planned Parenthood is to provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services in settings which preserve and protect the essential privacy and rights of each individual, to advocate public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to such services, to provide educational programs which enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality, and to promote research and the advancement of technology in reproductive health care and encourage understanding of their inherent bioethical, behavioral, and social implications. Contact: volunteer@pppasadena.org or 626-794-5737 Providence Holy Cross Medical Center www.providence.org/LosAngeles/facilities A 254-bed, not-for-profit facility, the medical center offers both inpatient and outpatient health services, including a state-of-the-art Cancer Center, a Heart Center, Orthopedics, Neurosciences and Rehabilitation Services, Women's and Children's Services, as well as providing our communities with a Level II Trauma Center. Contact: 818-496-4613 Rosemary Johnson & Associates Clinic Rosemary Johnson and Associates Clinic has been providing pediatric therapy services for over 25 years. Our highly qualified occupational and physical therapists use their expertise and knowledge to bring personalized and effective treatment to each and every child. Building on the skills the children already possess, we are dedicated to helping each child reach his or her full potential through enjoyable, exciting, and meaningful activities. Contact: Susan Lorin, Director, slorin@rjclinic.com or 626-357-9934 St. Vincent Medical Center www.stvincentmedicalcenter.com St. Vincent Medical Center works continually to provide the safest and highest quality care to our patients, their families, and our community in a manner consistent with our Vincentian Values: Compassion, Respect, Simplicity, Advocacy and Inventiveness to Infinity. Our care plans and processes are built on evidence-based practices, and we hold ourselves to the highest standards. Contact: Sharlene Post, 213-484-7328 Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California The Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California is committed to providing education and life-enhancing programs and services to individuals with sickle cell disease, to broadening public awareness about sickle cell disease and to promoting medical research and education to ultimately find a cure. Contact: info@scdfc.org or 310-693-0247 The Painted Turtle The Painted Turtle seeks to reach beyond illness, to inspire children with life-threatening diseases to become their greater selves. It is our mission to provide a year-round, life-changing environment for these children and their families—one that allows children to participate in an authentic camp experience by supporting their medical needs and offers their families care, education and respite. Contact: Corinne Dorfman, Volunteer Coordinator, corinned@thepaintedturtle.org or 310-451-1353 x108 USC University Hospital http://www.uscuniversityhospital.org USC University Hospital is a private research and teaching hospital staffed by faculty of USC's renowned Keck School of Medicine. Combining sophisticated technology with genuine concern for patients and their families, we offer advanced medicine and compassionate care. Contact: Kai Tramiel, Manager, Volunteer Services, USC-UH-Volunteer@hospitals.usc.edu or 323-442-8919 Verdugo Hills Hospital The mission of Verdugo Hills Hospital is to provide personalized and cost-effective high-quality services that meet the community’s needs for healthcare. Its vision is to create a healthcare environment that compels patients and staff to become ambassadors for the hospital. Contact: Judy Hurst, judyhurst@vhhospital.org or 818-952-2206 Young and Healthy Young & Healthy is a health care program that provides free medical, dental, psychological and case-management services to low-income, uninsured children in the Pasadena Schools, day care centers and homeless shelters in the greater Pasadena community. Contact: Teresa Aubert, info@youngandhealthy-pas.org or 626-795-5166
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