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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is dedicated to ending drunk and drugged driving, supporting victims of these violent crimes, and preventing underage drinking and substance use. Founded in 1980, MADD has been instrumental in cutting drunk driving deaths by approximately 40%, having saved nearly 475,000 lives through its advocacy and support services. The organization champions the implementation of anti-drunk driving technology, with a bold goal of equipping every new car with such technology by 2030, which is expected to save over 10,000 lives annually. MADD also provides crucial resources for victims and survivors, offering emotional support and guidance throughout the criminal justice process. Generated from the website

Operational for more than 100 years, American Lung Association strives to prevent lung diseases. Located in Springfield, Ill, the center arranges for various programs, including freedom from smoking, improving outdoor and indoor air quality, lung disease support, teens against tobacco use, asthma camp and healthy lung expo. It propagates awareness about the symptoms, causes and provides treatment of various lung diseases, including lung cancer, asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis (COPD) and influenza. The research program of American Lung Association comprises the Awards and Grants program, the Asthma Clinical Research Centers Network (ACRC) and the Epidemiology and Statistics program.

MERCY Communities Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Springfield, IL, dedicated to combating family homelessness by offering housing and supportive services specifically for homeless women with children and at-risk families. Since its establishment in 1999, the organization has expanded its housing capacity from 10 units to 35 units, serving approximately 1,700 clients, including 49 families in fiscal year 2024. The organization emphasizes self-sufficiency through personalized support, including weekly meetings with professional staff and various life skills sessions that cover essential topics such as budgeting, parenting, and educational achievement for children. MERCY Communities also provides counseling and engages the community through events like their annual Power of the Purse fundraising gala. Generated from the website