Non-profit organizations based in the United States

to be an infant and to give birth. Haiti has one of the highest rates of infant and under-five mortality in world; one in 14 children die before the age 5. The maternal mortality rate in Haiti is 350 deaths per 100,000 births, where as in the United States it is 12.7 deaths per 100,000 births. This is a major issue because most maternal deaths are preventable as they are often due to eclampsia, sepsis and post-partum hemorrhage. Also, mothers that die in childbirth may be leaving behind other…

Much has changed in society in the last two centuries in the United States. Issues of right that were not recognized in 1787 are now at the forefront of United State’s politics. It is inconceivable to consider that the same people who were capable of writing the constitution, did for foresee the need for the judicial bodies to fill the gaps that are not explicitly covered in the constitution. The more specific the stipulation, the greater the risk that the stipulation becomes obsolete. General…

Economic The economic opportunities that would result from implementing a foster care organization that connects foster children with the perfect match for a safe home is access to a safe living environment and increased opportunity for families to provide a healthy lifestyle for young children. “Over 400,000 American children are in foster care, approximately 102,000 foster children are up for adoption, and about 1 in every 184 children in the U.S. are in the foster care system”…

ongoing oversight, follow-up procedures and procedure (s) for termination should any party default. Corporate sponsorship income is vigorously scrutinized by the IRS and a non- profit organization such as Mega Health Systems (MHS) must exercise prudence when structuring a sponsorship agreement with a for- profit organization like ours. A review of the agreement by attorneys representing both parties is strongly advised as any small changes in wording…

The Andrea Rizzo Foundation is a non-profit designed to follow the dream of Andrea Rizzo, who as a child was diagnosed and treated for cancer. Later her dream was to become a dance therapist to share her experience and passion until unfortunately a drunk driver hit her. The Andrea Rizzo Foundation has its own mission and reason as to why it was created: Andréa Rizzo had a love of life that was felt by all who knew her. She was a loving daughter, only child, compassionate friend, dedicated…

The health care system of United States of America is unique among the other developed industrialized countries. The U.S. does not have a uniform health care system. The health care system also has no universal health care coverage. The recently approved legislation mandates the healthcare coverage for almost everyone. The U.S. health care system can best be described as a hybrid system. The health care system of U.S. is delivered by the private sector even if publically funded. Health care in…

the control of all animal welfare rights such as living conditions and bodily harm to animals. Now with more NGOs (Non-governmental Organizations) increasing rapidly, animals rights can be protected with tighter constraints attached to existing animal welfare laws. With NGOs having complete control of all legal rights, legal documents, legal procedures of animals, businesses can profit more with regulated laws. NGOs should take complete…

world there are non-government organizations working to help prevent youth violence. Many of these organizations have made huge impacts in areas of the world, building centers where these kids can come get help with their education, volunteer, or talk to someone in your local community or city. This is a cause our nation should not ignore even if it is not happening to you, it may be happening to someone else. STYRVE-Striving to Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere is one of the organizations that…

California, and Marion Lacadia Obera became the first Filipina American to be appointed judge to the Los Angeles bench. In 1974, March Fong Eu became the first Asian American woman ever elected to a state constitutional office in the United States, when she was elected California 's secretary of state. Responding to a large presence of experienced Filipino…

Burwell V. Hobby Lobby Stores Corporate exercise of religious freedom is continually a source of contention within the United States. Many argue that corporations are not entitled to the rights and liberties of citizens. Some, however, believe that these corporations act as an extension of the people running them. Either argument has significant implications on the national level. In this paper, I will analyze the cause, reasoning, and effects of the Supreme Court’s decision on Burwell v.…