Letters for Strangers began as a school club in California and now reaches teens all over the world. Learn how Diana Chao, Founder and Executive Director, grew her .ORG into the largest global youth-run non-profit focused on destigmatizing mental illness and increasing access to affordable, quality treatment. When did your school club evolve into a […]
Point Foundation’s goal is to provide LGBTQ students with educational opportunities that the community has historically struggled to achieve
I Have Cancer, and I’m Lucky by Jon Nevett, President and CEO of PIR It is obviously very difficult to hear the words “You have cancer”– my first thoughts were of the impacts on my loved ones, my work at PIR, and obviously on my own mortality. I am lucky that my cancer was discovered by chance, and as cancer goes it is the “good kind” — it is localized, non-aggressive, caught extremely early, and very treatable. Diagnosis Some background — after feeling congested for a long time, I went to a local ENT practice and they tried various non-invasive and invasive methods to relieve my symptoms. Finally, they discovered that my adenoids were enlarged and I went to a fantastic surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital who removed them. I was ecstatic that once again I could breathe clearly and people were able to understand me on the first
A conversation with Stephanie Chan, Research Manager at Stop AAPI Hate How has the role of data grown for your organization as you work towards both your short term and long term goals? As support for our coalition has grown, so has our team. We’re broadening our policy, advocacy, and community-building work, as well as […]
Stop AAPI Hate’s mission is to advance equity, justice, and power by dismantling systemic racism and building a multiracial movement to end anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) hate.
Dr. Mark Bergel co-founded The Shared Humanity Project after leading efforts in both the university and nonprofit sectors. He has created grassroots programs and services that have helped more than 300,000 children and adults living in poverty. What inspired you to start your .ORG? Response: For years, I have been frustrated by the lack of […]
The online world is a noisy place. Charities increasingly have to find new ways to cut through the clutter, get their message out there, and drive donations. A charity’s website is an excellent way to do just that. Research has shown that people who donate directly through a charity’s website are more likely to remember […]
Jorge Valencia began his tenure as the Point Foundation’s Executive Director and CEO in January 2007. He brings Point a wealth of experience in managing and growing non-profit organizations, a proven ability to design and manage the infrastructure of expanding organizations, and extensive experience with, and sensitivity to, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) […]