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Westside Health Authority (WHA) is a nonprofit community development organization dedicated to serving Chicago's Austin neighborhood since 1988. Aiming to build a stronger community, WHA offers programs in five key areas: Community Wellness, Reentry Adult Services, Workforce Development, Youth Innovation Center, and Economic Development. With a focus on empowering residents and fostering relationships, WHA has made significant impacts in the area, including job creation and enhanced access to health services. Their commitment to community-led change has transformed over 4,500 lives, supporting the growth of vibrant business corridors within Austin. Generated from the website

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency a partnership between scientists and citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than 1 million Americans. The association was created in 1950 by a group of adults with muscular dystrophy, parents of children with muscular dystrophy, and a physician-scientist studying the disorder. Since the charity s earliest days it has been repesented by volunteer and national chairman, entertainer Jerry Lewis. The association supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. Its scientists are in the forefront of gene therapy research and have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), childhood spinal muscular atrophy, and several other neuromuscular conditions. With national headquarters in Tucson, Ariz. The charity has more than 200 offices across the country, sponsors 230 hospital-affiliated clinics and supports nearly 400 research projects around the world. The association's programs are funded almost entirely by individual private contributors. It seeks no government grants, United Way funding or fees from those it serves.

The NorthShore Foundation in Evanston, IL is a dedicated team of 25 individuals who work tirelessly to serve their community through various impact areas such as cardiovascular care, cancer treatment, neurological services, obstetrics, and personalized medicine. They strive to make a positive impact on patients and their families, as well as caregivers, by taking bold steps forward in healthcare innovation. With a focus on community-connected care, the NorthShore Foundation invites individuals to become part of something amazing by giving back through volunteer groups, events, and donations. Their mission is to create a healthier community by partnering with NorthShore University HealthSystem and providing exceptional care to those in need.Generated from the website