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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Finding cures. Saving children.
Our mission statementThe mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.
Why Danny Thomas opened St. JudeMore than 70 years ago, Danny Thomas was a young entertainer with a baby on the way. Work wasn't easy to come by, and his despair grew. He turned to St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of hopeless causes, and vowed:
"Show me my way in life, and I will build you a shrine."
"Show me my way in life, and I will build you a shrine."
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Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful
Clean-up EventsWe organize litter clean-ups and provide clean-up supplies for groups in Spartanburg County.
Need to fulfill service-learning requirements? We can help!
Objectives1. To develop, initiate, and manage educational programs on litter control/prevention, beautification, and recycling;
2. To beautify gateways leading into the state, county, and cities;
3. To promote community clean-ups and recycling by planning and coordinating county and city-wide clean-ups and developing guidelines for clean-ups and beautification projects;
4. To promote, support, and aid any and all other activities and programs which will further the purpose of KOSB.
2. To beautify gateways leading into the state, county, and cities;
3. To promote community clean-ups and recycling by planning and coordinating county and city-wide clean-ups and developing guidelines for clean-ups and beautification projects;
4. To promote, support, and aid any and all other activities and programs which will further the purpose of KOSB.
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Christians United for Israel
CUFI
MISSIONAs the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States, with over 10 million members, Christians United for Israel (CUFI) is the foremost Christian organization educating and empowering millions of Americans to speak and act with one voice in defense of Israel and the Jewish people. CUFI’s diversity across political, ethnic, generational and denominational lines maximizes our impact in communities, in the media, on campus, and in our nation’s capital. CUFI is committed to confronting indifference and combating antisemitism in all its forms wherever it may be found.
IMPACTMaking Israel Stronger and Her People SaferAs the largest pro-Israel grassroots organization in the United States, Christians United for Israel is also the only Christian organization devoted to transforming millions of pro-Israel Christians into an educated, empowered, and effective force for Israel. As we grow in size and influence, CUFI strives to act as a defensive shield against anti-Israel lies, boycotts, bad theology, and political threats that seek to delegitimize Israel’s existence and weaken the close relationship between Israel and the United States.
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International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
ABOUT IFCJThe International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is the largest and most effective ministry providing Christians with opportunities to fulfill biblical prophecy by supporting Israel and the Jewish people with lifesaving aid.
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is the leading non-profit building bridges between Christians and Jews, blessing Israel and the Jewish people around the world with humanitarian care and lifesaving aid.
Founded in 1983 by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, we have been leaders in Jewish-Christian relations, building bridges of goodwill that have led to greater understanding and cooperation between members of these two great faiths. We have helped hundreds of thousands of Jews escape poverty and anti-Semitism and return to their biblical homeland, funded humanitarian assistance that has touched the lives of millions of Jews in Israel and around the world, provided life-giving aid to Israel’s victims of war and terror, and much more.
Founded in 1983 by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, we have been leaders in Jewish-Christian relations, building bridges of goodwill that have led to greater understanding and cooperation between members of these two great faiths. We have helped hundreds of thousands of Jews escape poverty and anti-Semitism and return to their biblical homeland, funded humanitarian assistance that has touched the lives of millions of Jews in Israel and around the world, provided life-giving aid to Israel’s victims of war and terror, and much more.
Faith Home
Christian Recovery
Our MissionTo guide men and women into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and with the tools of Christ-centered spirituality and 12 step recovery, return them to society as productive citizens-reclaimed and filled with hope and purpose.
Founded in 1966 by Danny W. Barnes, Aline Barnes, and Rex McCravy, Faith Home has grown from a regionally known provider into a nationally recognized program of faith-based alcohol and drug addiction recovery. The eight-week inpatient program was initially launched as a residential recovery home for 14 men in Greenwood, South Carolina, the site of our current 67-acre main campus. Because of Faith Home’s unwavering commitment to its mission, God has graciously allowed the ministry to bloom and flourish as we meet the needs of men and women at our four campus facilities; Greenwood Main, Spartanburg Men and Women, and Abbeville. Faith Home is the largest Christian Recovery Program in the Southeast with a 135 resident bed capacity.
“For with God nothing will be impossible.” ~ Luke 1:37”~the recurring theme during each stage of growth
“For with God nothing will be impossible.” ~ Luke 1:37”~the recurring theme during each stage of growth
Support our Troops
America's Military Charity
Who We Are & What We DoWho are we? We are you -- the individual Americans who want to do good things for their troops. SupportOurTroops.Org is a 501(c)(3) public purpose charity through which Americans strengthen the morale and well-being of their current military service members and their families. Without you we are an empty vessel. With you we are full of good works and good will for the complete military unit: the soldier, the spouse, the children. Support Our Troops, Inc. provides millions of dollars’ worth of goods and services that range from large scale enterprise-level container shipments to bases and battalions, down to individual soldier support.
Support Our Troops Providing morale and well-being to the troops and families worldwide.All Together Now!
Support Our Troops Providing morale and well-being to the troops and families worldwide.All Together Now!
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WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
ABOUT WWPWounded Warrior Project (WWP) began in 2003 as a small, grassroots effort providing simple care and comfort items to the hospital bedsides of the first wounded service members returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. As their post-service needs evolved, so have our programs and services. Today, through our direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with our advocacy efforts, we improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families.
MISSIONTo honor and empower wounded warriors.
VISION To foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history.
VISION To foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history.
TUNNEL to TOWERS FOUNDATION
ABOUT US
Since 9/11, we have been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. We are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001.
STEPHEN'S STORY
Firefighter Stephen Gerard Siller was the youngest of seven children born to Mae and George Siller. At the age of eight, Stephen lost his father, and a year and a half later his mother passed away, leaving him an orphan to be raised by his older siblings. For a while Stephen went through a period of struggle, but thanks to the love of his siblings, and the values instilled in him by his parents, he grew up to be an extraordinary individual and dedicated firefighter. More than most, he knew that time was precious and accomplished much in his 34 years.
On September 11, 2001, Stephen, who was assigned to Brooklyn’s Squad 1, had just finished his shift and was on his way to play golf with his brothers when he got word over his scanner of a plane hitting the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Upon hearing the news, Stephen called his wife Sally and asked her to tell his brothers he would catch up with them later. He returned to Squad 1 to get his gear.
Stephen drove his truck to the entrance of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, but it had already been closed for security purposes. Determined to carry out his duty, he strapped 60 lbs. of gear to his back, and raced on foot through the tunnel to the Twin Towers, where he gave up his life while saving others.
Stephen had everything to live for; a great wife, five wonderful children, a devoted extended family, and friends. Stephen’s parents were lay Franciscans and he grew up under the guiding philosophy of St. Francis of Assisi, whose encouraging and inspirational phrase “while we have time, let us do good” were words that Stephen lived by. Stephen’s life and heroic death serve as a reminder to us all to live life to the fullest and to spend our time here on earth doing good – this is his legacy.
Author and family friend Jay Price wrote: “Every momentous event, even a tragedy, has its symbolic figures. September 11th was no different; it just had a few more of them. Rudy Giuliani, Father Mychal Judge, the four guys on United Flight 93 … a hundred more … a thousand. None bigger than Stephen Siller, whose stature only grows with time as New Yorkers and people from around the world follow his footsteps.”
On September 11, 2001, Stephen, who was assigned to Brooklyn’s Squad 1, had just finished his shift and was on his way to play golf with his brothers when he got word over his scanner of a plane hitting the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Upon hearing the news, Stephen called his wife Sally and asked her to tell his brothers he would catch up with them later. He returned to Squad 1 to get his gear.
Stephen drove his truck to the entrance of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, but it had already been closed for security purposes. Determined to carry out his duty, he strapped 60 lbs. of gear to his back, and raced on foot through the tunnel to the Twin Towers, where he gave up his life while saving others.
Stephen had everything to live for; a great wife, five wonderful children, a devoted extended family, and friends. Stephen’s parents were lay Franciscans and he grew up under the guiding philosophy of St. Francis of Assisi, whose encouraging and inspirational phrase “while we have time, let us do good” were words that Stephen lived by. Stephen’s life and heroic death serve as a reminder to us all to live life to the fullest and to spend our time here on earth doing good – this is his legacy.
Author and family friend Jay Price wrote: “Every momentous event, even a tragedy, has its symbolic figures. September 11th was no different; it just had a few more of them. Rudy Giuliani, Father Mychal Judge, the four guys on United Flight 93 … a hundred more … a thousand. None bigger than Stephen Siller, whose stature only grows with time as New Yorkers and people from around the world follow his footsteps.”