UNOS building

The United Network for Organ Sharing, also known as UNOS, is a private, nonprofit membership organization and an organ transplant system of the United States that provides vital services to meet the needs of men, women and children awaiting lifesaving organ transplants. Its members include transplant hospitals, tissue matching laboratories and organ procurement organizations in the United States, as well as voluntary health and professional societies, ethicists, transplant patients and organ donor advocates. The United Network for Organ Sharing s Web site, www.unos.org, launched in 1995, provides information on transplant data and news about UNOS and the process of organ donation and transplantation. The United Network for Organ Sharing was originated in 1977 as an initiative of the South-Eastern Organ Procurement Foundation, which was one of the first organizations to develop a computerized system to use medical information to match organ donors with transplant candidates in the United States. It also operates the UNOS Organ Center, which was established in 1982 as the Kidney Center.

Club 533 serves as the gateway into historic Jackson Ward. The club has been a long standing pillar of the community since August 1956. Club 533 provides a meeting place for numerous educational, civic and social organizations within Jackson Ward and the entire Richmond community. It also sponsors many community service projects that benefit citizens in the city of Richmond. The club hosts social events and provides an outlet or oasis for its members and citizens. Club 533 has consistently served as a place where members can freely and openly discuss current affairs with their peers. Several generations of doctors, lawyers, politicians, educators, judges, and other business professionals have embraced the club as a "home away from home".

Mocha Temple No 7 Shrine Club in Richmond, VA, is part of Shriners International, a fraternal organization dedicated to fun, fellowship, and philanthropy, particularly through its support of Shriners Children's hospitals. With nearly 200 chapters across nine countries, the organization fosters camaraderie among its members while making a significant impact in their communities. Celebrating over 150 years of brotherhood, Shriners International emphasizes values such as family, compassion, and adventure, encouraging men to join and create lifelong friendships while contributing to a noble cause. The iconic red Fez symbolizes their commitment to bringing hope and healing to children worldwide, showcasing their dedication to transforming lives and strengthening community bonds. Generated from the website