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National Gaucher Foundation
The National Gaucher Foundation (NGF) was established in 1984 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting research into the causes of Gaucher Disease. The mission of the NGF is to find a cure for Gaucher Disease by funding vital research programs and to promote community/physician awareness of the disease and educational programs. Over the last 16 years, the NGF has funded millions of dollars in research dealing with various enzyme replacement therapies, alternative treatments and gene therapy. Currently, the NGF is funding groundbreaking research on gene replacement therapy, which would ultimately cure Gaucher Disease. Success in this research would lead the way to finding cures for hundreds of genetic disorders. The NGF relies on the generosity and kindness of individual supporters.

Tel: 1-800-GAUCHER (800-428-2437)
E-mail: ngf@gaucherdisease.org
Web Site: www.gaucherdisease.org

Jewish National Fund
Over the past 106 years, Jewish National Fund has grown from an organization that was known for its blue boxes and tree planting, into a worldwide environmental leader that has become the central address for the land and people of Israel.
Currently, JNF is helping to alleviate Israel’s water shortage by creating reservoirs and water recycling centers that are providing water to 1.5 million Israelis. Through JNF Operation Northern Renewal, it is restoring Israel’s forests and tourism hurt by the war with Hezbollah.

Israel’s newest pioneers are being supported by JNF’s projects to develop the Negev Desert. The JNF Blueprint Negev campaign aims to bring 250,000 people to Israel’s southern region, by creating new communities, employment opportunities, and revitalizing Negev towns in need.

JNF GoNeutral–An Environmental Movement for Tomorrow is a campaign to educate individuals about their personal impact on the environment and empower them to take steps to curb climate change.

JNF has received the approval of the Better Business Bureau and the highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator.

42 E. 69th Street, New York, NY 10021, 888-JNF-0099, www.jnf.org

Israel Guide Center for the Blind
This vital and humanitarian program provides independence, mobility, improved self-esteem and companionship for the blind and visually impaired Israelis through the use of guide dogs. We breed, raise and train our puppies to become guide dogs that respond to Hebrew commands, instruct blind Israelis on their use, and provide aftercare services. Our primary need is to build more lifetime Partnerships between blind Israelis and our guide dogs. What makes our program so vital for all blind Israelis—including victims of terror or diseases such as glaucoma and diabetes—is that in less than 30 days of instruction, they have their lives restored. Bar and Bat Mitzvah students are encouraged to sponsor a puppy for their Mitzvah Project. The cost of a sponsorship is just $500, and it includes all the costs of raising the pup during the first year. Mitzvah Project students may request posters, DVDs, brochures and other support materials. Please call or E-mail us and be sure to look at our website. All of our services are provided free of charge. Please “Share our Vision.”

732 South Settlers Circle, Warrington, PA 18976
Tel/Fax: 267-927-0205, E-mail: igdcb@nni.com, www.israelguidedog.org, IRS 501(c)(3) #23-2519029

American Friends of Magen David Adom-ARMDI
American Friends of Magen David Adom – ARMDI is the authorized organization supporting the life saving efforts of MDA in Israel. Magen David Adom (MDA) is Israel’s only government-mandated ambulance and emergency medical responders, serving as the nation’s second line of defense with medical, disaster, ambulance and blood services. Thanks to AFMDA supporters, more than 700 MDA ambulances and Mobile Intensive Care Units are on call 24/7, operating from over 100 Emergency Medical Stations and 11 dispatch stations throughout Israel. MDA also provides 97% of Israel’s blood needs and has launched the MDA Israel Cord Blood Bank.

In Sderot and the surrounding western Negev region, MDA remains on high alert, racing to the scene of every Qassam rocket and mortar attack to protect and care for Israel’s people. AFMDA will soon open the urgently-needed new Sderot MDA Emergency Medical Station that will replace the old, antiquated facility.

888 Seventh Avenue, Suite 403, New York, NY 10106
Tel: 212-757-1627 or 866-632-2763, Fax: 212-757-4662, E-mail: info@afmda.org
www.afmda.org

Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies, Inc.
AJFCA is the Association of over 140 social and human service agencies helping children, adults, and elderly individuals achieve their full potential and overcome personal, social, developmental, and economic limitations. AJFCA provides educational programs, consultation, advocacy and personnel services to strengthen JFS agencies. AJFCA sponsors a major Annual Conference, as well as smaller institutes and programs; maintains an active website, www.ajfca.org; advocates nationally for a broad range of human services; provides board and leadership development programs; and publishes directories and reports on critical issues. After Hurricane Katrina, and continuing to this day, AJFCA spearheads a fundraising and program consultation effort to help JFS agencies and other mental health facilities in the Gulf provide disaster relief and expand outreach and mental health services. Throughout the year, JFS agencies provide concrete social services such as care management for the elderly and family counseling as well as programs such as support groups to improve quality of life.

620 Cranbury Road, Suite 102, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Phone: 800-634-7346 Fax: 732-432-7127 Email: ajfca@ajfca.org Web: www.ajfca.org

American Jewish World Service
American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is an international development organization motivated by Judaism’s imperative to pursue justice. AJWS is dedicated to alleviating poverty, hunger and disease among the people of the developing world regardless of race, religion or nationality through grants to grassroots organizations, volunteer service, advocacy and education.
AJWS offers numerous opportunities to travel and volunteer in Africa, Asia and the Americas, while exploring the connections between Judaism and social justice.

Study Tours: Trips offering an in-depth look at innovative grassroots organizations and opportunities to meet visionary local leaders.
Volunteer Corps: Adult volunteers contribute their professional skills to social change organizations for three to nine months.
Service Delegations: Groups from synagogues, JCCs and other Jewish organizations participate in the work of AJWS grantees for 10 days.
Youth Service Programs: Volunteer experiences in the developing world for high school, college, and post-college aged students.

45 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018, Tel: 800-889-7146 or 212-736-2597, Fax: 212-736-3463, E-mail: ajws@ajws.org, www.ajws.org