Girls On the Run of Atlanta

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization supporting the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. Arthritis is the nation's number one cause of disability. There are more than 100 forms of arthritis and an estimated 66 million Americans have arthritis and chronic joint symptoms. More than 300,000 people with arthritis are children. Arthritis costs the U.S. economy more than $86.2 billion annually in lost wages. The foundation supports the activities of employers and managed care organizations striving to reduce costs by focusing on providing the preventative care and interventions that reduce the risk of more costly care. Funds for the foundation are raised by individual and business donations and community activities like sponsored walks. The Arthritis Foundation has local chapters across the United States.

Hi-Hope Service Center offers comprehensive services to adults who are suffering with developmental disabilities. The center is funded by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, local and federal grants. Its day habilitation program provides a comprehensive training to adults in social skills, self-help skills, communication, mobility and safety. The center offers a wide variety of services, including nursing, transportation and respite care services. It provides balanced and nutritious meals to residents. It offers a wide range of living arrangements to suit the needs of residents and also provides an opportunity to live in host and group homes. The center additionally provides online referral resources, such as the Autism Society of America, the Association for the Severely Handicapped and the Department of Health and Human Services. It is located in Lawrenceville, Ga.