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WHO WE ARE THE VINCENT OBIOMA OHAJU MEMORIAL (VOOM) FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO RAISE STANDARD OF CARE AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE MEDICAL PROGRAM IN NIGERIA. VOOM FOUNDATION WAS BORN FROM THE VISION OF DR. VINCENT OHAJU, CHIEF OF SURGERY & MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR TRAUMA SERVICES AT CHI ST. JOSEPH HEALTH IN BRYAN, TEXAS. ORIGINALLY FROM THE TOWN OF IHITTE, IN SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA, DR. OHAJU HAD PERSONALLY WITNESSED THE EFFECTS OF INADEQUATE AVAILABLE MEDICAL CARE ON FRIENDS AND FAMILY. HIS FATHER, VINCENT OBIOMA OHAJU PASSED AWAY IN 1983 AT THE AGE OF 56 DUE TO COMPLICATIONS FROM PULMONARY ASPIRATION. A SIMPLE PROCEDURE SUCH AS BRONCHOSOCOPY READILY AVAILABLE IN EVEN THE SMALLEST HOSPITAL IN THE UNITED STATES COULD HAVE PREVENTED HIS DEMISE. IT WAS A CLOSE AND PERSONAL REMINDER TO DR. OHAJU THAT OVER 95% OF THE PEOPLE IN NIGERIA LIVE WITHOUT ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES. IN 2016 THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION RANKED NIGERIA 163 OUT OF 190 COUNTRIES IN HEALTHCARE. THE NIGERIAN HEALTHCARE SYST
The Trini Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with substance use disorder find long-term recovery by building environments of physical, mental, and spiritual support through integrating recovery services with Ashtanga yoga and mindfulness practices.
Amber Reineck House is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to acquiring affordable properties to be used by non-profit organizations as housing and treatment services for persons seeking long-term recovery. Our vision is to reduce stigma associated with addiction by building a recovery-friendly community, providing education, and increasing acceptance and support.
In 1973 as a result of the need for profound changes in mental health services the Alliance was incorporated in Los Angeles as the Coalition of Spanish Speaking Mental Health Organizations (COSSMHO). Since then the organization has grown and expanded to reflect the changing needs of the people and communities served. Today, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the premier science-based and community-driven organization that focuses on the best health for all. Community-based members provide services to more than 15 million Hispanics throughout the U.S. every year and national organization members provide services to more than 100 million people annually.
Repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives
Old Field Planters, Inc. is a family owned and operated 501c3 non for profit organization that was started in honor of Ned K. White & Lillie V. White to support talented young people pursue higher education. Mission: Sow seeds of health and prosperity through health literacy, higher education, and global health awareness through service and genuine generous support that ultimately ensures the “Gifts of Living: Life, Health, Strength, and Nourishment of body and soul and mind”.
JTD is premised on the belief that substantive and supportive curriculum-based programs can be a powerful catalyst for homeless and victimized teens to be positively motivated to pursue education and healthy living goals. As the numbers of homeless and victimized teens grow, JTD is aggressively stretching to reach more teens each year through community outreach, school programs, prevention, education, teen residential shelter, and supportive service initiatives
Hanley Foundation's mission is to eliminate addiction through Prevention, Advocacy, Treatment, and Recovery Support.
Hope Center Ministries exists to lead addicts and their families to become fully devoted followers of Christ.
Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse serves the multicultural community of Santa Fe Springs, including cities throughout Los Angeles County. Our mission is to save lives, unite families, and protect the community through addiction counseling and healthy living education. L.A. CADA's vision is to enhance the educational and economic well-being of the people it serves by means of direct human services, advocacy, and referrals. Our values seek the empowerment of people through compassion, perseverance and respect. We are able to provide a wide range of services thanks to a collaborative approach compatible with healthy communities, dedicated partners and unique foundations. We will continue evolving to ensure our mission, vision, and values are never compromised.