Presently people from every walk of life are living healthier, more active lives — thanks to medical breakthroughs, education initiatives, health-protective laws, and basic public health and sanitation measures unheard of over 100 years ago — all accomplished with help from the American Lung Association.

Established in 1955, Bar-Ilan is now Israel's second largest academic institution. The University aims to forge closer links between Torah and universal studies, "to blend tradition with modern technologies and scholarship, and teach the compelling ethics of Jewish heritage to all... to synthesize the ancient and modern, the sacred and the material, the spiritual and the scientific."

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America supports more than 300 local councils that provide quality youth programs, including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing.

Every day, the Community Foundation is helping individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and other foundations meet their charitable goals. As stated in our mission, The Community Foundation exists in perpetuity to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of southeastern Michigan.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency -- a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. The Association's comprehensive service program includes medical examinations, flu shots, support groups, MDA summer camps for youngsters and assistance with purchase of wheelchairs and leg braces.

New Horizons is a nationally recognized not-for-profit rehabilitation agency providing quality vocational training and job placement services for the past 42 years. Their primary goals focus on preparing people with disabilities for competitive employment and providing the necessary skills for their consumers to assume responsibility for their own long-term success.

New Passages offers a full range of community-based behavioral health services. Combining cutting edge technology with a firm commitment to community integration, New Passages is committed to providing the best behavioral health care possible. Services include a wide range of housing options, case management, crisis intervention, outpatient services, psychosocial rehabilitation, and employment services.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training, the world's largest endurance sports training program, was established to help raise funds for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research and patient services. The program provides training to run or walk marathons and half marathons or participate in triathlons and century (100-mile) bike rides. Since 1988, more than 360,000 volunteer participants have helped raise more than $850 million.

Building on a foundation of more than 100 years of service, United Methodist Retirement Communities promotes the wellness, dignity and independence of older adults by providing high quality and innovative residential and supportive services.