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This holiday season On the Mark Solutions asked each member of our team to name a charity important to them to donate to for Giving Tuesday. We were able to donate to 9 different charities to make an impact on a variety of causes. 

The National MS Society 

“The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS.  Everything we do is focused so that people affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.” (About the Society | National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org)) Donate

Equal Justice Initiative

“The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.” (About EJI) Donate

Child Mind Institute

“We’re dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We’ve become the leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments.” (About Us - Child Mind Institute) Donate

The Haley Graves Foundation

“The Graves Family had been active in shelter work in Guildford County and decided to set up a private foundation. In 2012 they made it public and started their mission. One dog changed their life and in her memory they are changing the lives of other animals, who are standing in the crossroads waiting for someone to come along, open the door and tell them to get in, today starts your road trip to forever!” (Home (thehaleygravesfoundation.com)) Donate

The Women’s Shelter of Long Beach 

“Since 1977, WomenShelter of Long Beach has helped thousands of families overcome the trauma caused by domestic abuse. WSLB assists victims and their children by providing safe housing and supportive services including an emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, social services support, legal and health advocacy, and much more.” (History – WomenShelter of Long Beach (womenshelterlb.org)) Donate

The Trevor Project 

“The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.” (The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives) Donate

ACLU

“The American Civil Liberties Union was founded in 1920 and is our nation's guardian of liberty. The ACLU works in the courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.” (FAQs | American Civil Liberties Union (aclu.org)) Donate

World Central Kitchen

“World Central Kitchen (WCK) is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions of nourishing meals around the world.” (World Central Kitchen | Mission, Vision, Values (wck.org)) Donate

Save the Children

“Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We do whatever it takes for children - every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.” (About Us | Save the Children) Donate

We encourage you to donate to a cause important to you if you are able during this season of giving. Happy Holidays from the OTMS team!