AlterMed Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2006, dedicated to the advancement of scientific research and education of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to address human cancer and chronic illness and to promote healthful living. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) of National Institutes of Health (NIH), two-thirds of Americans use CAM, and yet less than one percent of NIH biomedical research dollars are dedicated to CAM. Lacking big pharmaceutical support since national substances cannot be patented, CAM research is severely under-funded especially for cancer and chronically ill patients. AlterMed bridges the funding gap for the international scientific research and education of CAM so all human beings can benefit.
AlterMed has initiated the Colorado Integrative Medicine Conference (cIMc) to train health professionals and the general public with the latest evidence-based information for CAM. The 2009 conference will focus on mind-body medicine and be held July 17-19, 2009 at the YMCA of the Rockies located in Estes Park, Colorado. The 2009 conference faculty consists of 12 well-known mind-body experts from universities and clinics across the nation. We are looking for attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, grants, and volunteers. Check out http://www.AlterMedResearch.org/Conferences.html for more information.
The Autism Society of Larimer County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2006 by a group of dedicated families and professionals. The ASLC is a chapter of the Autism Society of America, localy run by volunteers who live and work with those on the autism spectrum. We are committed to serve as a resource for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder by providing information, advocacy, public awareness activities and promoting the development of services and resources throughout Larimer County .
The Autism Society of Larimer County provides many opportunities for support through our monthly Family/Community Support Group, CiCi's Meet and Eat, Mom's Time Out, Special Needs Book Club, Dad's Time Out, Pump It Up Birthday Parties and more. Please check out our calendar of events for more details at www.autismlarimer.org or give us a call at 970-377-9640
AYUSA is a leading non-profit organization promoting global learning and leadership through foreign exchange student programs. Since 1980, AYUSA has provided over 40,000 high school students and host families with exchange programs to build bridges of understanding between cultures. You can volunteer to host an exchange student with AYUSA & change a high school student’s life! Share your culture, build life-long friendships and learn about the world. Call 888.552.9872 for more information!
CASA is a non-profit organization that trains community volunteers to work with children who have been removed from their parent(s) custody because of abuse or neglect. The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer is a consistent, friendly face for a child whose living situation, school, friends, and social worker may change many times over the typical 18 mos. period until a permanent home placement is decided. They are a friend and an advocate for the child's best interest. CASA volunteers meet with counselors, school officials, social workers and family members to learn about the needs and desires of their child. They provide this information to judges so they are able to make informed decisions on the best permenant home placements.
CASA, Inc. of Larimer County also operates the Fort Collins and Loveland Harmony Houses. These are safe places where children may meet with their non-custodial parent(s) and siblings in a warm, homelike setting.
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