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Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association is the only national health and social service organization dedicated to research, and to providing support and assistance to people with Alzheimer's disease, their families and caregivers. Founded in 1980, the association works through a network of more than 80 chapters across the country.

The Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter provides programs and services to thousands of families including Helpline – a 24/7 assistance line, Safe Return, Family Care Consultation, Education and Legislative Advocacy. For additional information on education programs, Alzheimer's disease, or any of our programs, please call the Desert Southwest Chapter at 800.272.3900 or visit our Web site at www.alz.org/dsw.

Arizona Autism Coalition

The Arizona Autism Coalition improves the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families in Arizona by sharing resources and affecting autism systems reform through state-wide collaboration and advocacy. The Coalition is comprised of parents and family members affected by autism, representatives from provider agencies, medical professionals, local and state governmental agencies and other related special needs providers. Navigating Arizona’s complex system of services can be overwhelming, expensive, and time consuming. Agencies providing services to children and families face significant challenges in identifying sufficient and sustainable revenue sources and ensuring the welfare of the children they serve through speedy access to services. The Arizona Autism Coalition is dedicated to assisting all individuals affected by autism equally, and is committed to the notion of unity in the community.

To learn more about Arizona Autism Coalition, please visit www.azautism.org or contact us at 480.268.1453.

Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center

SARRC, the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, is a comprehensive, community-based organization that serves families, educators, therapists and physicians on all aspects of autism. SARRC provides parent outreach and support, is a referral center with an on-site library, provides training and education workshops, and conducts integrative research. Our efforts also increase awareness of autism and assist therapists to actively pursue interventions and researchers to study possible cures.

To learn more about SARRC, please visit www.autismcenter.org or contact us at 602.340.8717.

Special Olympics Arizona

Special Olympics is an international organization that changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities. Through year-round sports training and athletic competition and other related programming for more than 8,300 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in 215 local programs across Arizona. Founded in 1975, Special Olympics Arizona provides individuals with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. Special Olympics creates a model community that celebrates people's diverse gifts and there is never a charge to participate in Special Olympics Arizona.

To learn more about Special Olympics Arizona, please visit www.soaz.org or call 602.230.1200.

The Real Gift Foundation

The Real Gift Foundation (TRGF) is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3), tax exempt, non-profit organization. The mission and purpose is dedicated to providing the necessary aid and assistance to children of homeless families, so that they may better handle the challenges their lives bring and to give them the ability to face the future with hope, anticipation and optimism. The Real Gift Foundation is committed to impact - in a direct, positive, and meaningful way - the lives of the over 15,000 homeless children attending schools in Maricopa County. Our activities include organizing programs to provide health maintenance and health care services, food and clothing, school supplies, holiday assistance, educational programs and similar services. We are committed to as many people as possible participating in the opportunity and privilege it is to make a difference in the life of a child.

To learn more about The Real Gift Foundation, please visit www.therealgift.org or contact us at 480.315.0600.

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