Statewide and Nationwide
Grantmaking Organization, Parkinson's Disease
An organization whose primary activity is granting funds to other organizations to achieve their mission. Foundation is often included in the organization’s name. Organizations solicit contributions, endowments and other financial support from public and private sources which are used directly by the organization to provide services for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease or their caregivers. Also included are governmental and quasi-governmental entities that manage the allocation of public monies.
Grant-making Organization, Parkinson's Disease
Grant-making Organization, Parkinson's Disease
Grant-Making Organization for Parkinson's Disease
Patient Support, Huntington's Disease
An organization whose primary mission relates to Huntington’s Disease patient advocacy, education, or direct support programs to address patient specific needs. These organizations may peripherally participate in other activities like legislative advocacy, but patient support is their focus. Programs that help individuals navigate through the maze of the health care system. Personal health care advocates are trained health care workers, often nurses, or volunteers familiar with the health care system who work independently of any health care institution.