Out of the Closet (OTC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.   OTC was founded in 1990 to help raise funds and awareness for AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF).  AHF is a Los Angeles based charity that provides medical, preventive and educational resources for patients.  The income generated from Out of the Closet pays for services provided by […]

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 […]

Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  It is a Catholic lay organization.  Accordingly, their Mission is “a networks of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and  building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.” The society of St. Vincent de Paul […]

When a person is diagnosed with cancer, it affects them plus their family. It can become overwhelming for everyone. Luckily, there is support for cancer patients and their families. There are many different types of cancers, leading to different kinds of treatment. Everyone has different needs depending on the diagnosis, treatment, and person’s reaction. Fortunately, […]

The Salvation Army is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their Mission Statement is “The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is Bible-based, and its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach Jesus Christ’s gospel and meet human needs in His […]

Have you heard of Make a Wish? A non-profit that grants wishes to children ages 2.5 to 18 with a critical illness. Did you know there are similar non-profits that grant wishes for seniors? There are smaller non-profits and national non-profits to help grant wishes. STAGES is here to explore a few senior wish non-profits. […]