Each month a portion of my proceeds are donated to charity that is close to my heart. Following are the charities that I have chosen, with a bit of information about each, as well a a link to their site.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
The mission of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is the elimination of cancer as a cause of human suffering and death. The center conducts research of the highest standards to improve prevention and treatment of cancer and related diseases.
America’s Second Harvest
America's Second Harvest – The Nation's Food Bank Network is the nation's largest charitable hunger-relief organization. They secure and distribute nearly 2 billion pounds of donated food and grocery products annually. They support approximately 50,000 local charitable agencies operating more than 94,000 programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, and Kids Cafes.
Northwest Harvest
Northwest Harvest is the only statewide hunger relief agency in Washington. It operates the Cherry Street Food Bank in Downtown Seattle and secures over 18 million pounds of food for distribution through warehouses in Grays Harbor, King, Stevens and Yakima counties. Northwest Harvest supplies this food, without fees of any kind, to over 300 food banks and meal programs across the state. In an average month, these programs provide approximately one-half million services to people in need.
FareStart
FareStart provides a community that transforms lives by empowering homeless and disadvantaged men, women, and families to achieve self-sufficiency through life skills, job training, and employment in the food service industry.