$2.49 Million Given to "Employees' Favorite Charities".Record Campaign Set by Local ExxonMobil Employees! FAIRFAX, Va. -- ExxonMobil is pleased to announce today that its employees and companies in the Metropolitan D.C. area have set a campaign record by raising over $2.49 million for non-profits during its recently concluded "Employees' Favorite Charities Campaign." "Our employees understand the impact our support has on many local organizations during this critical time of need. Their response was a record-breaking campaign with over 98.6 percent of our employees contributing this year," said John Byrnes, 2008 ExxonMobil Employees' Favorite Charities Campaign Chair, and Operations Support & Best Practices Manager, ExxonMobil Refining and Supply Company. Employees and ExxonMobil this year combined for an increase of 10.7 percent ($241,842) over the 2007 campaign to help support their favorite non-profit organizations. The ExxonMobil Employees' Favorite Charities Campaign provided employees with the opportunity to give to any charity with 100 percent of their contribution going to their designated charity. Exxon Mobil Corporation Exxon Mobil Corporation U.S.-based oil and gas company formed in 1999 through the merger of Exxon Corp. and Mobil Corp. It has investments and operations in petroleum and natural gas, coal, nuclear fuels, chemicals, and ores. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :XOM) provided a corporate contribution that will be distributed to 222 local health and human services Noun 1. Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Department of Health and Human Services, HHS non-profit organizations based on aggregate donations from employees. (Alphabetical listing of these organizations follows.) The ExxonMobil family has a long history of supporting community groups and educational organizations in the greater Washington area, not only with contributions and grants to targeted organizations, but also with thousands of employees and retirees who volunteer their time and talent to local non-profits. Organizations receiving checks ranging from $194 to $17,532: A Wider Circle AAA Women for Choice Action in Community Through Service of Prince William, Inc. African American Women Resource Center ALIVE!, Inc. Alternative House Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Alzheimer's Family Day Center American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, , Northern Virginia Region American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association, or the ADA, is an American health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of , Washington, DC Area American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. , Northern Virginia American Institute for Cancer Research American Lung Association The American Lung Association (ALA) is a non-profit organization that "fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health". of Maryland, Inc. (ALA) American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. of the National Capital Area American Red Cross, Alexandria Chapter American Red Cross, Arlington County Chapter Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (ā'mīətrōf`ik, sklĭrō`sĭs) or motor neuron disease, Association (ALS) Angel Flight Annandale, VA Stake-Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints This is a list of Latter Day Saints who have attained at least some level of fame and/or success. This list includes adherents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), as well as adherents of related denominations (as labeled). Arc of Northern Virginia Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless This article is about the original New York based organization. For the national organization, see National Coalition for the Homeless Coalition for the Homeless is the oldest not-for-profit advocacy group focused on homelessness in the United States. , Inc. Arthritis Foundation, Metropolitan Washington Chapter ASHA, Inc. (Asian Women's Self-help Association Inc) Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Asian Pacific American Legal Resources Center Assist Crisis Pregnancy Center Crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs), also known as pregnancy resource centers,[1][2] are non-profit organizations established by pro-life supporters that work to discourage pregnant women from choosing abortion. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for and controlling asthma, food allergies, nasal allergies and other allergic diseases. AAFA's mission is also to educate the public about these diseases. , Maryland/Greater Washington, DC Chapter, Inc. Autism Speaks-National Capital Area Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area Black Student Fund Bon Air Volunteer Fire Department Boy Scouts of America Noun 1. Boy Scouts of America - a corporation that operates through a national council that charters local councils all over the United States; the purpose is character building and citizenship training , National Capital Area Council, The Bread for the City, Inc. Breast Cancer Foundation, The Susan G. Komen Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Capital Area Food Bank Capital Hospice Carenet Pregnancy Resource Center of Manasses and Warrenton Caring For Others Carpenter's Shelter Catholic Charities of Arlington Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Center for Minority Studies (CMS) Central Union Mission Cerebral Palsy Ability Center (CPAC) CHANGE Inc. Child Safe Net, Inc. Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation The Brain Tumor Foundation (BTF) is a charity based based in New York City which helps patients who have a brain tumor and their families. It was founded in 1998. It promotes early detection of brain tumors, as well as support groups, medical referrals, peer matching Children's Food and Care Fund Children's Hospital Foundation of Washington, DC Choroideremia Research Foundation City Impact, Inc. (Day Break) Coalition for Economic Empowerment Committee to Help Others Community Lodgings, Inc. Concerned Black Men, Inc., Washington, DC Chapter Covenant House Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Cystic Fibrosis Foundation The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit organization in the United States established to provide the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis. The Foundation provides information about cystic fibrosis (CF) and finances CF research that aims to improve the Daughters of Charity DC Central Kitchen Diabetes National Institute, Inc. Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation, The Disabled American Veterans The Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, is an organization for disabled veterans that helps them and their families through various means. It currently has over 1.2 million members. The DAV was controversial during the 2006 election cycle. Divine Mercy Care Door of Hope Doorways for Women and Families Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia ECHO, Inc. (Ecumenical Community Helping Others) Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region Episcopal Center for Children, The Fairfax Area Christian Emergency and Transitional Services, Inc. (FACETS) Fairfax CASA (formerly CASA of Fairfax) Fairfax FISH, Inc. Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department Falls Church McLean Children's Center Family and Child Services of Washington, D.C., Inc. (F&CS) Family Tree, Inc. Fauquier Family Shelter Services Fisher House Foundation Flicker of Hope Foundation Food & Friends Food for Others, Inc. Georgetown University Jimmy L. Hewlett Lung Cancer Research Fund Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Girls Incorporated of Washington DC Metropolitan Area Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services, Inc. Good Shepherd Preschool Gospel Rescue Ministries of Washington, DC Grace Oughton Cancer Foundation Growing Hope Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. Habitat for Humanity-Prince William County Hebrew Home of Greater Washington Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc. Higher Achievement Program, Inc. Hilda M. Barg Homeless Prevention Center Holy Family Emergency Assistance Program Home for the Aged the Little Sisters of the Poor The Little Sisters of the Poor is a Roman Catholic religious order for women. It was founded in the 19th century by Jeanne Jugan near Rennes, France. Jugan felt the need to care for the many impoverished elderly who lined the streets of French towns and cities. HOMESTRETCH Hope Village Inc Hospice Foundation of America House of Ruth Hunger Program at Fairfax Presbyterian Church Inova Health System Inova Health System is a non-profit health organization based in Northern Virginia, USA. Hospitals under Inova provide most of the healthcare needs for citizens in Northern Virginia. The flagship hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, has won acclaims as one of the best hospitals in the nation. Foundation Inova VNA Home Health Care Interfaith Works, Inc Islamic-American Zakat Foundation Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Inc., The Jewish Social Service Agency Jill's House (Access Center) Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. International-Capital Chapter Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area, National Knights of Virginia Assisting the Retarded (KOVAR) La Clinica del Pueblo Lab School of Washington Lab School of Washington is a nationally known school for special education, operated by Sally L. Smith, an American educator who teaches at American University, where she has been directing the Graduate Program in Learning Disabilities since 1976. Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). , The Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Inc. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Lift Me Up Loaves & Fishes, St. Stephens and the Incarnation Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter (LAWS) Loudoun Habitat for Humanity Loudoun Interfaith Relief, Inc. Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation, Inc. Lupus Foundation of Greater Washington Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area, Inc. (LSS/NCA) Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc. Manna Food Center, Inc. Manna, Inc. Marcelino Pan y Vino March of Dimes National Capital Area Marian Homes Inc. Martha's Table/McKenna's Wagon Matthew's Center for Visual Learning McLean Virginia Stake-Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Meals on Wheels Metropolitan/Delta Adult Literacy Council, Inc. Miriam's Kitchen Muscular Dystrophy Association-Greater Washington Chapter My Sister's Place N Street Village, Inc. NAMI Washington DC National Capital Lyme Disease Association National Childhood Cancer Foundation National MS Society National Osteoporosis Foundation Bone Disease (dba) National Osteoporosis Foundation, Inc. National Prostate Cancer Coalition Fund, Inc. No. VA Fellowship of Christian Athletes  This January 2007 is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry Northern Virginia Cool Cats Special Hokey Northern Virginia Family Service Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program Northern Virginia Training Center - Parents and Associates Oakton Virginia Stake-Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department Orphan Foundation of America (OFA) Parkinson's Action Network Foundation Pathway Homes, Inc. Pilgrimage Outreach Center Planned Parenthood Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC Planned Parenthood Foundation Polaris Project Preemies Today Prevent Cancer Providence Baptist Preschool Rainbow Christian Services Rappahannock United Way Rebuilding Together Alexandria Reston Interfaith, Inc. Ronald McDonald House Charities This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. of Greater Washington, D.C., Inc. Saint Mark's Christian Formation Center Salvation Army - District of Columbia, The Salvation Army - Fairfax, The Salvation Army - Loudoun County, The Sanctity of Life Ministries Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Washington DC SERVE, Inc. Service Dogs of Virginia, Inc. Shelter for Abused Women Shelter House, Inc. Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Foundation Sickle Cell Disease sickle cell disease or sickle cell anemia, inherited disorder of the blood in which the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin pigment in erythrocytes (red blood cells) is abnormal. Association of Greater Washington, Inc. SIDS SIDS sudden infant death syndrome. SIDS abbr. sudden infant death syndrome SIDS, n See syndrome, sudden infant death. Alliance of the Mid-Atlantic So Others Might Eat, Inc. (SOME) Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Definition Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP; also known as Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome) is a rare disease that gradually destroys nerve cells in the parts of the brain that control eye movements, breathing, and , Inc. Spastic Paraplegia Foundation Special Olympics International, Inc. Special Olympics Virginia, Inc. Specially Adapted Resource Club (SPARC) Spiritual Care Support Ministries, Inc. St. Ann's Infant and Maternity Home Starlight Starbright Childrens Foundation Stepping Stones Shelter, Inc. Sterling Park Volunteer Fire Dept. Suited for Change Sunday Suppers Tahirih Justice Center Teen Challenge of Maryland, Inc. The Brady Urological Institute Development Office Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine The Foundation of the American Thoracic Society The House The Lamb Center The Lighthouse Shelter (Annapolis Area Ministries Inc.) The Men's Home Time to Fly Foundation Toys for Tots Foundation Transitional Housing BARN, Inc. United Community Ministries (UCM) United Methodist Family Services United Way of the National Capital Area Virginia Smiles Inc. Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) Western Fairfax Christian Ministries Whitman-Walker Clinic Work, Achievements, Values & Education, Inc. YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Youth for Tomorrow |
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