The NationalPsoriasisFoundation http www.psoriasis.org www.psoriasis.org is the United States leading ... by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis . Originally founded in 1967 as the Psoriasis Society of Oregon by Beverly Foster, a Portland, Ore., resident who suffered from severe psoriasis, the NationalPsoriasisFoundation changed its name and received its charter in October 1968. Today, members, staff and volunteers carry out the NationalPsoriasisFoundation s mission To find a cure for psoriasis ..., and access to health educators through e mail and a toll free phone number. Research The NationalPsoriasisFoundation partners with medical and scientific communities to support research toward new psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis treatments. Since 1975, the PsoriasisFoundation has awarded nearly 5 million in grants supporting promising psoriasis research programs. The NationalPsoriasisFoundation also conducts patient surveys to illustrate the impact psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis has ... provide the information and tools people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis need. Headquarters The NationalPsoriasisFoundation is headquartered and has its only office in Portland, Ore. External links http www.psoriasis.org NationalPsoriasisFoundation website Category Non profit organizations ... professionals, legislators, insurers, media and the public. Funding PsoriasisFoundation programs are sustained through the support of psoriasis patients, their families, friends and medical providers .... The organization focuses on three areas advocacy , education and research . Advocacy The PsoriasisFoundation s advocacy department works to educate legislators, lobby for increased psoriasis research federal investment, and expand and improve private and public insurance coverage for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Education The NationalPsoriasisFoundation offers numerous ways information about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis can be obtained, including informational materials ... more details
SUMMARY OF TOP LINE RESULTS publisher NATIONALPSORIASISFOUNDATION format PDF ref conducted by the NationalPsoriasisFoundation a US based psoriasis education and advocacy group found a prevalence ... can lead to significant clinical depression depression and social isolation . In a 2008 NationalPsoriasisFoundation survey of 426 psoriasis sufferers, 71 percent reported the disease was a significant ...Infobox disease Name Psoriasis Image Psoriasis on back1.jpg Caption A person whose back and arms are affected by psoriasis DiseasesDB 10895 ICD10 ICD10 L 40 l 40 ICD9 ICD9 696 ICDO OMIM 177900 MedlinePlus ... pmr 120 MeshID D011565 Psoriasis pron en s ra . s s is a Chronic medicine chronic autoimmune disease ... the growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious. ref http www.psoriasis.org netcommunity about psoriasis ref There are five types of psoriasis plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic. The most common form, plaque psoriasis, is commonly seen as red and white hues of scaly patches ... symptoms. In plaque psoriasis, skin rapidly accumulates at these sites, which gives it a silvery ... . In contrast to eczema , psoriasis is more likely to be found on the extensor outer side of the joint ... affected psoriatic nail dystrophy and can be seen as an isolated symptom. Psoriasis can also ... people with psoriasis have psoriatic arthritis. ref http www.ema.europa.eu pdfs human ewp 245402en.pdf ref The cause of psoriasis is not fully understood, but it is believed to have a genetics genetic ... to psoriasis, including stress medicine stress , withdrawal of systemic corticosteroid , as well ... of its chronic recurrent nature, psoriasis is a challenge to treat. Classification The symptoms of psoriasis can manifest in a variety of forms. Variants include plaque, pustular, guttate and flexural psoriasis. This section describes each type with ICD ICD 10 code ref http web.ilds.org ... Psoriasis is a chronic relapsing disease of the skin that may be classified into nonpustular and pustule ... more details
Inverse psoriasis is a form of psoriasis that selectively and often exclusively involves the folds, recesses, and flexor surfaces such as the ears, axillae, groins, inframammary folds, navel, intergluteal crease, penis, lips, and webspaces. ref name Andrews James, William Berger, Timothy Elston, Dirk 2005 . Andrews Diseases of the Skin Clinical Dermatology . 10th ed. . Saunders. ISBN 0 7216 2921 0. ref rp 193 See also Psoriasis Skin lesion References reflist Cutaneous condition stub Papulosquamous disorders Category Psoriasis ... more details
Napkin psoriasis , or psoriasis in the diaper area, is characteristically seen in infants between two and eight months of age. ref name Andrews James, William Berger, Timothy Elston, Dirk 2005 . Andrews Diseases of the Skin Clinical Dermatology . 10th ed. . Saunders. ISBN 0 7216 2921 0. ref rp 194 Gallery gallery gallery See also Psoriasis Skin lesion References reflist Cutaneous condition stub Papulosquamous disorders Category Psoriasis ... more details
Infobox Disease Name PAGENAME Image Gluttate psoriasis.JPG Caption Back torso lesions, 30 year old female patient DiseasesDB ICD10 L40.4 ILDS L40.400 ICD9 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID Guttate psoriasis also known as Eruptive psoriasis presents as small 0.5 1.5 cm in diameter lesions over the upper trunk and proximal extremities , a form characterized by early age of onset and as such is found frequently in young adults. ref name Fitz2 Freedberg, et al. 2003 . Fitzpatrick s Dermatology in General Medicine . 6th ed. . McGraw Hill. ISBN 0071380760. ref rp 410 ref name Andrews James, William Berger, Timothy Elston, Dirk 2005 . Andrews Diseases of the Skin Clinical Dermatology . 10th ed. . Saunders. ISBN 0721629210. ref rp 194 Guttate psoriasis is classically triggered by a bacteria l infection, usually an upper respiratory tract infection . ref cite journal author Feldman SR and Clark AR year 2000 title Treatment of Psoriasis An Algorithm Based Approach for Primary Care Physicians journal Am Fam Physician volume 61 issue pages 725 33,736 publisher doi pmid pmc url http www.aafp.org afp 20000201 725.html accessdate 30 Mar 2011 ref rp 726 References reflist Category Psoriasis Cutaneous condition stub Papulosquamous disorders ... more details
National Academy Foundation may refer to one or more of the following National Academy Foundation non profit organization , an educational organization in the USA. National Academy Foundation School Baltimore, Maryland , a high school. disambig ... more details
The Cayman National Cultural Foundation CNCF is the official arts council for the Cayman Islands . The Cayman National Cultural Foundation manages the F.J. Harquail Cultural Centre and the US 4 million Harquail Theatre. External links http www.artscayman.org Cayman National Cultural Foundation Homepage Category Arts councils Category Caymanian culture Category Politics of the Cayman Islands ... more details
Image Nationalfishwildlife logo.gif thumb right National Fish and Wildlife Foundation established in 1984 The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation NFWF was established by United States Congress in 1984 and dedicated to the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants, and the habitat on which they depend. Mark Rockefeller is the current Chairman of the Board of Directors of the NFWF. ref http www.nfwf.org AM PrinterTemplate.cfm?Section Board of Directors&Template CM HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID 16089&FuseFlag 1 2010 Board of Directors. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Retrieved October 25, 2010. ref Address National Fish and Wildlife FoundationNational Office br 1133 Fifteenth St., N.W., Suite 1100 br Washington, D.C. 20005 See also Save the Tiger Fund International Migratory Bird Day External links http www.nfwf.org National Fish and Wildlife Foundation http www.birdday.org International Migratory Bird Day References reflist Category Conservation and environmental foundations fish stub ... more details
The National Prohibition Foundation is a non profit Colorado corporation established in 2001 and originally incorporated in Indiana in 1952. Its purpose is to receive and manage bequests and other donations for the benefit of the Prohibition Party . The Foundation not to be confused with the American Prohibition Foundation is part of the organizational structure of the Prohibition party, other components of which are the Prohibition National Committee, the Partisan Prohibition Historical Society, the Prohibitionists Caucus, the Action , and all state and local affiliates. Source http 64.233.161.104 search?q cache asJRJMzvHqgJ prohibitionists.org body index.html 22National Prohibition Foundation 22&hl en National Prohibition Party website Category Organizations established in 2001 ... more details
The National Research and Development Foundation is a private non governmental organization in Saint Lucia , organized in 1983. The Foundation emerged from the Caribbean Research Center , which similarly promoted research and development in Saint Lucia. External links http www.nrdf.org.lc aboutus.htm Official site Category Organisations based in Saint Lucia SaintLucia stub ... more details
sources date October 2010 Infobox Organization name Iran s National Elites Foundation image Iran s National Elites Foundation Logo.jpg image border size caption map msize mcaption motto formation 2004 type headquarters Tehran location Iran membership 3500 language Persian leader title President leader name Dr. Nasrin Soltankhah key people num staff 50 budget website http www.bmn.ir www.bmn.ir Iran s National Elites Foundation lang fa is an Iran Iranian governmental organization founded in 2004 in order to recognize, organize and support Iran s national talents. References http www.bmn.ir Iran s National Elites Foundation Official Website Category Organisations based in Iran ... more details
The NationalFoundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1973 as a non profit organization under U.S. tax code 501 c 3 . Over the past 30 years, NFCR has provided more than 200 million in support of discovery oriented basic science cancer research and cancer prevention. The NationalFoundation for Cancer Research is at Bethesda, Maryland . External links http www.nfcr.org Official website http www.nfcr.org Portals nfcr Documents 30 Years of Progress FINAL.pdf Selected list of important breakthroughs funded by the NationalFoundation for Cancer Research US org stub med org stub Category Cancer organizations ... more details
Image FNPWLogo.png right 150px FNPW Logo The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife is an Australian ... for environmental conservation. Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife Projects Since 1970 the Foundation has purchased over 350,000 hectares of habitat and places of natural beauty for 50 national parks and nature reserves, including Mungo National Park. Funded Threatened Species Recovery programs .... With funds donated by Dick Smith entrepreneur Dick Smith , the Foundation established the Mungo Visitors Centre and Laboratory in 1983. With further sponsorship from BHP, the Foundation implemented the Mungo National Park 60km long guided vehicle drive in 1990. In 2010 the Foundation is putting ... Murcutt , along with Wendy Lewin, will design the building. Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife ... http www.fnpw.org.au Funding AgencyGrants.htm Agency Grants The Foundation for National ... of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife, the Department of Environment & Climate Change ... and the Wildlife Land Trust. Bequests to the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife There are many ... of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife 1970 The Honourable Tom L. Lewis Founded the Foundation ... of New South Wales, Professor Marie Bashir, A.C., C.V.O. Presidents of the Foundation for National ... 2005 Present Mr Peter Jannsen Directors and CEOs of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife Past ... Sustainability External links http www.fnpw.org.au Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife website http www.facebook.com FNPW.1970 Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife s Facebook Page http ... for environmental education and conservation projects. The Foundation is a member of Philanthropy ..., viewing platforms, interpretive signage and disabled access in many national parks. Notable Projects of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife Mungo National Park The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife acquired the land for the Mungo National Park , NSW and donated it to the National ... more details
Refimprove date April 2009 Wikify date April 2009 The National Press Foundation is a non profit organization that provides training for journalists and awards excellence in journalism . The Foundation was established in Washington, D.C. in 1976. NPF gives awards for achievement in print, broadcast and online journalism at its Annual Awards Dinner, held every February. The dinner is the foundation s largest source of unrestricted revenue. The awards include Ben Bradlee Editor of the Year Award, Sol Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism, the Everett McKinley Dirksen Awards for Distinguished Reporting of Congress, the Berryman Award for Editorial Cartoons, Excellence in Online Journalism, the Chairman s Citation and Kiplinger Distinguished Contributions to Journalism. National Press Foundation award winners often go on to win Pulitzer Prize s. In 2004 the National Press Foundation presented its Broadcaster of the Year Award to Brit Hume . The award generated some controversy. Geneva Overholser, head of the University of Missouri s Washington journalism program, resigned from the Foundation s board in protest. She accused Hume of practicing ideologically connected journalism and said he did not deserve the award. External links http www.nationalpress.org NPF official website Category Organizations established in 1976 Category American journalism organizations ... more details
The National Book Foundation , founded in 1989, is an American nonprofit literary organization established to raise the cultural appreciation of great writing in America. ref name history http www.nationalbook.org history.html History of the National Book Foundation ref It achieves this through sponsoring the National Book Award , as well as the medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters and the Literarian Award , and by organizing and sponsoring public and educational programs. The National Book Foundation s Board of Trustees is composed of representatives from American literary institutions. For example, in 2009 the Board included the President of the New York Public Library , the Chief Merchandising Officer of Barnes & Noble , the President Publisher of Grove Atlantic, Inc. , and others. ref http www.nationalbook.org aboutus bod.html Board of Directors ref In addition to the National Book Awards, the National Book Foundation also presents the annual Innovations in Reading Prize to individuals and institutions or partnerships between the two that have developed innovative means of creating and sustaining a lifelong love of reading. ref http www.nationalbook.org innovations in reading.html Innovations in Reading Prize ref The National Book Foundation s after school program, BookUpNYC, uses innovative approaches to encourage young people to read for pleasure. ref http www.nationalbook.org bookupnyc.html National Book Foundation s BookUpNYC ref Notes references External links http www.nationalbook.org The National Book Foundation Category 1988 establishments Category Non profit organizations based in New York Category Arts organizations nonprofit org stub ... more details
Infobox Non profit Non profit name National Forest Foundation Non profit logo Non profit type 501 c 3 founded date October 1, 1992 founder location Building 27, Suite 3, Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, MT 59804 area served U.S. Forest Service homepage http www.nationalforests.org The National Forest Foundation , an United States American non profit organization , was created by United States Congress Congress in 1992 to be the official non profit partner of the United States Forest Service . Its mission is to help the Forest Service care for the nation s forests for the benefit of future generations. The foundation receives funding from Congress, soliciting additional funds from the private sector. The Forest Service is prohibited by law from soliciting outside funding, but the foundation has been expressly designated to fulfill that function. References John F. Mongillo, Linda Zierdt Warshaw, Encyclopedia of Environmental Science , p. 159. Boydell & Brewer, 2000, ISBN 1573561479. External links http www.natlforests.org National Forest Foundation Category National Forests of the United States Category USDA Forest Service Category Conservation in the United States ... more details
National Heritage Foundation of Bangladesh is a civil society group in Bangladesh . ref name Holiday Tania Sharmeen, http www.weeklyholiday.net 2007 261007 cul.html Heritage Foundation starts journey , Weekly Holiday, 2007 10 26 Retrieved 2008 01 06 ref ref name Independent http www.theindependent bd.com details.php?nid 59870 National Heritage Foundation launched , The Independent, 2008 01 06 Retrieved 2008 01 06 ref ref name Star Staff Correspondent, http www.thedailystar.net story.php?nid 3682 Stop war against humanity , The Daily Star, 2008 01 06 Retrieved 2008 01 06 ref Led by Rizwan Bin Farouq, convener of the foundation, it was formed in 2007. The target of the group is to promote and preserve Bangladeshi culture and heritage. The foundation identified a number of sites across the country that require special attention for preservation and protection. ref name Holiday ref name Independent It also wanted to add 10 more Bangladeshi sites to the World Heritage Site s declared by UNESCO , of which Bangladesh has three the Sundarbans , Somapura Mahavihara at Paharpur and the Sixty Pillar Mosque at Bagerhat . ref name Holiday ref name Independent The sites identified by the foundation include Kantaji Temple , Mahasthangarh , Ahsan Manjil , Sitakunda and Madhabkunda waterfall among others. ref name Holiday References reflist Bangladesh org stub Category History organizations Category Cultural organisations in Bangladesh Category Organizations established in 2007 ... more details
Infobox non profit name National Parkinson Foundation image Image NPF RGB.png 350px alt National Parkinson Foundation logo type founded date tax id registration id founder Jeanne C. Levey location Miami , Florida key people Joyce Oberdorf, President and CEO Michael S. Okun, M.D., National Medical Director ... members non profit slogan homepage http www.parkinson.org www.parkinson.org dissolved footnotes The National Parkinson Foundation NPF , founded in 1957, is a national organization whose mission is to improve ... http www.bbb.org charity reviews national health national parkinson foundation in miami fl 570 Better ..., consisting of chapters, support groups , and medical centers. History The National Parkinson Foundation ... s Center of Excellence Network 1 Center of Excellence Network Listing National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence Network Listing ref Chapters The foundation has 43 affiliated Chapters local ... http www.newswire.ca en releases archive April2010 14 c2290.html National Parkinson Foundation Awards ... National Parkinson Foundation Discussion Forums ref a toll free helpline, 1 800 4PD INFO, ref http ... .jsp&c id cws Gordon Beckham announces details of partnership with National Parkinson Foundation ... on Parkinson s disease . Since 1982, the foundation has funded more than 155 million in care ... worked with the foundation until her death in 1979. ref http www6.miami.edu ummedicine magazine ... www.medpagetoday.com PRDir PressRelease.cfm?id 12107&sid 82&cid 17 Medpage Today National Parkinson Foundation Mourns the Loss and Celebrates the Life of Nathan Slewett 97, Chairman Emeritus ref Dr ... serves as chairman of the foundation. Network Centers of Excellence The NPF Center of Excellence ... with the foundation and its Centers of Excellence to develop local programs and regional networks for Parkinson s disease patients and their families. National Parkinson Care Network The foundation s national outreach program provides healthcare information to under served communities, reaching about ... more details
orphan date January 2010 Mahatma Gandhi NationalFoundation Mahatma Gandhi NationalFoundation,Kerala , founded in December 2000, is aims at propagating the ideals and perpetuating the memory of Mahatma Gandhi , father of nation. Mahatma Gandhi NationalFoundation MGNF is a mission of collective action to provide better future to the most vulnerable sections of Kerala Society women, children, disabled persons the aged and other disadvantaged groups by providing educational training, protecting their health and Environment biophysical environment , improving their living condition and strengthneing their family and community. The paradigms of MGNF revolves around five crucial elements, research and development on science and technology for the dissemination of eco friendly rural technology to the poor, human resource development, attitudinal change and self management, and economic empowerment to the poor. Development can be self sustaining only if it brings about a change in the entire socio economic matrix governing the lives of the poor says Shri. Eby J. Jose the Chairman of NGO. National level lecture series The Foundation is organising a nation al level lecture series to be held annually in different metropolitan cities of India. National Integration Symposia and Seminars Foundation organised 11 seminars and 5 symposia in different parts of the state. It provides opportunity to hundreds of youths and adolescents to chanallise their voluntary human resources towards national integration. Foundation published pamphlets and articles on nationalism in Kerala context. National Awards Awards were given to demonstrably excellent work done by prominent personalities of Kerala in different fields of development activities and social service Award was given to eminent personalities. Skill for out of school adolescents Adolescent is a period of physical, psychological and social maturity from childhood to adulthood, extended from the onset of puberty to the attainment of full ... more details
File National film preservation foundation.jpg 300px thumb left The National Film Preservation Foundation is an United States American congressional charter Congressionally chartered , independent non profit 501 c 3 foundation, established by the National Film Preservation Act of 1996 Public Law 104 285 ,reauthorized in 2005 via the Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2005 Public Law 109 9 and again reauthorized in 2008 via the Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act of 2008 Public Law 110 336 . Background Loosely affiliated with the National Film Preservation Board , the Foundation raises money from the private sector and distributes grants funding film preservation to libraries, archives, historical societies and museums. The Foundation focuses on saving orphan films, works not preserved by studios and other corporate interests. The term orphan film , in fact, has been the governing metaphor for American film preservation since the 1990s. Such films include silents, avant garde titles, newsreels, independent films, ethnic films and documentaries. Since its inception the Foundation has helped save 1,420 films held by institutions in 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The Foundation also supports projects to improve access for study, access and exhibition, including its http www.filmpreservation.org dvds and books treasures from american film archives Treasures from American Film Archives DVD series. External links http www.filmpreservation.org National Film Preservation Foundation http www.filmpreservation.org preservation basics the film preservation guide Film Preservation Guide http www.filmpreservation.org about annual reports and newsletters Newsletters and Annual Reports to Congress References reflist Unreferenced date June 2008 Category Film preservation film org stub ... more details
Infobox Non profit Non profit name National Park Foundation Non profit logo Image NPF Logo Brown sm.png ... Rockefeller location Washington, DC area served U.S. National Parks homepage http www.nationalparks.org Cleanup date August 2009 Chartered by Congress, the National Park Foundation NPF is the official charity of America s nearly 400 national parks. Working hand in hand with the National Park Service, the Foundation helps connect all Americans to the parks, and seeks to ensure that the parks are preserved for the generations who will follow. The National Park Foundation distributes vital grants and program support directly to the national parks across America. Mission statement The mission of the National Park Foundation is to strengthen the connection between the American people and their National ... 2007, the National Park Foundation was chosen by the Partners of Flight 93 to serve as the lead ... Inspired by Ken Burns documentary The National Parks America s Best Idea, the National Park Foundation ... after 2010 Parks Climate Challenge The National Park Foundation s Parks Climate Challenge ref http ... African American Experience Fund ref of the National Park Foundation is to connect Americans ... refimprove date February 2011 reflist 2 External links http www.nationalparks.org National Park Foundation ... Fund of the National Park Foundation http www.honorflight93.org Flight 93 National Memorial Campaign ... and increasing public awareness. National programs and initiatives Working closely with the National Park Service , the National Park Foundation makes grants that connect all Americans with their national parks. The Foundation is deeply committed to engaging the country s youth into a lifelong experience with the parks. Electronic Field Trips The National Park Foundation s Electronic Field Trips ref http www.nationalparks.org npf at work electronic field trip Electronic Field Trips ref turn national ... and broadcast partners gain free access to the live broadcast from the national park on the day of the Electronic ... more details
Image Sz map.gif thumb right Map of Switzerland The Swiss National Science Foundation is a science research support organization mandated by the Swiss Federal Government . The SNSF was established in 1952 as a foundation under private law. Its secretariat is based in Bern . The SNSF promotes research through evaluating projects and granting funds. Its grants go to research projects mainly by supporting individuals. See also Science and technology in Switzerland National Science Foundation an United States American organization Swiss Academy of Sciences National Centres of Competence in Research NCCRs Interactive Multimodal Information Management IM 2 NCCR IM2 Swiss Nanoscience Institute NCCR Trade Regulation http www.manep.ch NCCR MaNEP External links http www.snf.ch E Pages default.aspx The Swiss National Science Foundations own web page Category Science and technology in Switzerland Category Organisations based in Bern Category Foundations based in Switzerland sci org stub ar de Schweizerischer Nationalfonds fr Fonds national suisse de la recherche scientifique ... more details
Infobox Organization name National Credit Union Foundation image NCUF Horiz Color investing cmmunitysmall.jpg image border size thumb caption National Credit Union Foundation Logo abbreviation NCUF motto People Helping People. formation 1980 extinction type 501 c 3 status purpose Investing in your community through Credit Unions. headquarters Madison, Wisconsin location region served membership language leader title Executive Director leader name Stephen M. Delfin main organ num staff num volunteers budget 9,972,048 website http www.ncuf.coop ncuf.coop remarks The National Credit Union Foundation NCUF is the United States credit union movement s primary national charitable fundraising organization for credit union development. NCUF is an affiliate of the Credit Union National Association CUNA and is located in CUNA s offices in Madison, Wisconsin and Washington, DC. The National Credit Union Foundation engages in a variety of activities to help credit unions and community based non profit organizations address the financial issues that affect consumers of low and moderate income. In its 25 years, the Foundation has given more than 20 million in grants in support of its mission to promote and improve consumer financial independence through credit unions. Specifically, grants are awarded ... and members in the affected region through its National Credit Union Foundation Disaster Relief Fund. The Foundation raised over 3.5 million in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina , a record for the credit union system. To prepare for the next disaster, the Foundation has developed http www.cuaid.coop ... s. Charity rating According to the BBB Wise Giving Alliance , the National Credit Union Foundation ..., and the Corporate Credit Union Network. Proceeds from the fund are used to fund a variety of national ... NCUF s BBB Wise Giving Alliance Rating ref References references External links National Credit Union Foundation http www.ncuf.coop CUNA http www.cuna.coop CU Aid http www.cuaid.coop Use dmy dates date ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 Refimprove date October 2008 The National Crittenton Foundation is a Portland, Oregon based national organization that works with at risk and system involved girls, young women and their families. The foundation is affiliated with 22 member agencies operating across the country in urban and rural areas, including Baltimore Boston Charleston, South Carolina Denver, Colorado Kansas City, Missouri Knoxville, Tennessee Orange County, California and Los Angeles, California Peoria, Illinois Philadelphia Phoenix, Arizona , San Francisco, California Sioux City, Iowa Washington, D.C. and Wheeling, West Virginia . The National Crittenton Foundation s roots are in the social movement created by New York evangelist and millionaire Charles Nelson Crittenton , who founded the Florence Crittenton Night Mission in 1883 in New York City. This Mother Mission was dedicated to serving only young women and girls, most of whom were involved in prostitution or were single mothers. The Night Mission was later called the National Florence Crittenton Mission after more homes were opened. At one point, more than 76 Crittenton Homes served young women and girls, many of whom were pregnant or single mothers. In 1893, Charles Crittenton was joined in the movement by pioneering female physician Dr. Kate Waller Barrett . Barrett was famous for her progressive ideas about education and training for women and her tireless advocacy for girls, women and their families. ref http thenationalcrittentonfoundation.org about history.asp The National Crittenton Foundation About Us History Bot generated title ref In 2008, the National Crittenton Foundation is celebrating its 125th year of continuous service to young women and girls. Its priority is to support the empowerment, self sufficiency, and end of cycles of destructive behaviors and relationships for at risk and system involved girls ... National Foster Care Coalition Bot generated title ref References reflist Primarysources date ... more details
Infobox Organization name National Sleep Foundation image National Sleep Foundation Logo.gif image border size caption map msize mcaption motto Alerting the public, healthcare providers and policymakers to the life and death importance of adequate sleep Mission Statement formation 1990 type non profit organization abbreviation NSF headquarters Washington, D.C. location flagicon USA United States membership language English leader title CEO leader name David Cloud main organ Board of Directors, Chairman ... Onesource date August 2008 The National Sleep Foundation NSF is an independent nonprofit ... of the National Sleep Foundation are to ensure that Americans are aware that their sleep is an important ... the vital importance of sleep in their communities the sleep centers are dues paying members of the National Sleep Foundation. Drowsy Driving Prevention Week A national campaign to save the lives .... Funding and editorial independence The National Sleep Foundation is supported by a number of sources ... produced by the National Sleep Foundation are developed and or reviewed by independent experts ... Sources and Editorial Independence.htm National Sleep Foundation section on Funding Sources and Editorial Independence ref National Sleep Foundation Directory of Sleep Professionals The National Sleep Foundation offers a Find a Sleep Professional web directory ref Sleep Care Centers members are listed ... with sleep problems. Publications and Newsletters The National Sleep Foundation publishes the following ... of sleep disorders. Programs and activities National Sleep Awareness Week A public education, information ... accepted on an unrestricted basis, meaning that the foundation alone determines the ideas and content ... project and their service is generally listed in the project publication. The foundation s policy ensures that its recommendations are consistent with positions of the National Institutes ... event national sleep awareness week C2 AE National Sleep Awareness Week http www.drowsydriving.org ... more details
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