Charitable Organizations

Alzheimer’s Association Provides education and support to people with Alzheimer’s disease, their families and to caregivers.

American Cancer Society Dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

American Diabetes Association Provides diabetes research, information and advocacy.

American Foundation for AIDS Research Dedicated to the support of AIDS research, AIDS prevention, treatment education and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy

American Heart Association Mission of the American Heart Association Dedicated to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

American Kidney Fund Provides direct financial assistance for the benefit of kidney patients supported by educational programs, clinical research and community service projects.

American Liver Foundation Dedicated to preventing, treating and curing hepatitis and all liver diseases through research, education and support groups.

American Lung Association Dedicated to fighting lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.

American Red Cross  Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Institute Dedicated to the prevention of sudden infant death and the promotion of infant health.

Amyotrphic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association Dedicated to the fight against ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Camp Heartland For children impacted by HIV/AIDS.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Dedicated to the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

Faith in Action: 

P.O. Box 7173, Winter Haven, FL 33883

First Candle - SIDS Alliance Unites families, caregivers, health professionals and scientists with government, business and community service groups to advance infant safety and survival, support bereaved families, and hasten the elimination of SIDS through research.

Humane Society of Polk County
555 Sage Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881
941-324-5227

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Dedicated to help find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families

Living Bank International, Organ and Tissue Donor Registry Promotes organ and tissue donation through public education and maintains a national registry of those willing to donate.

Make-A-Wish Foundation For children with life-threatening illnesses.

March of Dimes Dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.

Meals on Wheels:  Provides meals to people confined to home.

620 6th Street, NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Focuses on drunk driving and underage drinking problems, and offers support for people grieving the death of a loved one caused by drunk driving.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Provides news and information about neuromuscular diseases, and supports MDA research and services for adults and children with neuromuscular diseases and their families.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society   The Society and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on critical issues, and organize a wide range of programs—including support for the newly diagnosed and those living with MS over time.

National AIDS Fund Provides a voice on HIV infection prevention by supporting harm-reduction programs throughout the United States.

National Kidney Foundation 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.

Salvation Army National Headquarters Dedicated to the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ and alleviating human suffering and distress without discrimination.

Sunshine Foundation is the Original Wish Granting Organization, having granted over 31,000 dreams for seriously ill, physically ill and abused children since being founded by Bill Sample in 1976.

Tissue Banks International Provides corneas and other eye tissue for sight-restoring transplant surgery, as well as tissues as bone, ligaments and tendons (musculosketal tissue) that restore mobility, skin for burn and reconstructive surgery, heart valves to correct cardiac conditions, and saphenous veins to remedy circulatory problems.

United Cerebral Palsy Association Dedicated to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.