Kearria Kares Foundation

Founded in 1948, Arthritis Foundation is one of largest nonprofit contributor to arthritis research in the world. The organization specializes in supporting more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. It provides various arthritis control services, such as public health education, public policy/legislation and research as well as conducting evidence-based programs. Located in Mobile, Ala., the organization addresses the needs of the 50 million members, including 300,000 children, living with arthritis. Arthritis Foundation has partnerships with the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA), American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Mobile Area Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving our local public schools. Based in Mobile, Ala., it is responsible for developing and implementing the career development program (CDP), which provides student support services to complement the academic components of the evening educational options program. The Mobile Area Education Foundation is a member of the Public Education Network (PEN). It partners with Alba Middle School, Burroughs Elementary School, Davidson High School and Spencer Elementary School, to name a few.