American Lung Association

A national coalition of sports-based youth development programs using sports and coaching to solve the critical challenges facing America's youth.

El Rio, a part of the Osborne Association, provides rehabilitation programs and substance abuse treatment to parole violators and felony defendants involved with the criminal justice system as an alternative to incarceration. It accepts referrals from judges, prosecutors, probation and parole officers and community-based organizations. The programs offered by the center include acupuncture and art therapies, educational presentations on chemical dependency and the criminal justice system, vocational counseling and drug treatment programs. It also offers a variety of services, including nutritional support, herbal medicine, individual assessments and counseling, therapeutic support programs and recreational therapies. The additional services offered by the center include urine testing, HIV screenings, evaluations and referrals for ancillary services and health counseling. El Rio is located in Bronx, N.Y.

The American Littoral Society, based in Highlands, NJ, is dedicated to promoting the study and conservation of marine life and habitat along the coast. Since 1961, they have empowered individuals to care for the coast through advocacy, conservation, and education. Through hands-on experiences like fish tagging and habitat restoration, the society not only protects the coast from harm but also encourages people to become committed stewards of the environment. Join them in their mission to preserve and empower others to protect our coastal ecosystems. Generated from the website