Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a non-profit organization. Their mission is “Founded in 1902, promotes the independence, equality, and self-reliance of people who are blind or have low vision.” Being blind or having low visibility varies since only a relatively small percentage have no light perception, while most have some sight. Lighthouse […]

Formerly known as the Deafness Research Foundation, Hearing Health Foundation (HHF) is a non-profit organization. Hearing Health Foundation strives to be a reputable leader in supporting new and innovative approaches to research for hearing loss and tinnitus. They seek to understand, learn from and meet the needs of individuals, their families and caregivers dealing with […]

Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that delivers nutritious food to older America’s.  Their vision is “An America in which all seniors live nourished lives with independence and dignity.”  Their Mission is “To empower local community programs to improve the health and quality of life of the seniors they serve so that no one […]

They are a non-profit organization.   Project Open Hand provides meals for people fighting illness (HIV/AIDS, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and many other severe conditions) and coping with the challenges of aging.  In addition, they provide healthy groceries to clients who visit one of their two grocery centers in Oakland and San Francisco.  For Older Adults […]

Feeding America is a non-profit organization.   It is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization.  Through donations and support from businesses, government organizations and individuals, this non-profit organization has a network of food banks, pantries and meal programs that serve millions of people including children and seniors.  Their Mission “is to advance change in America by […]

Health Insurance Counselling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) is a nonprofit organization. They provide free and unbiased information and counseling about Medicare to help people make informed decisions.  HICAP is a statewide network of nonprofit organizations. It is authorized by California state legislation through the Department of Aging to provide Medicare counseling.  HICAP is funded through the […]