The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc

ANGEL FLIGHT OF NEW ENGLAND

ONGOING GRANT IN SUPPORT OF ANGEL FLIGHT NE'S MISSION/FLIGHT COORDINATION: HEALING JOURNEYS FOR RARE DISEASES PROGRAM WILL ALLOW THEM TO CONTINUE THEIR SUPPORT OF PATIENT AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, ENABLING MORE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES TO RECEIVE SUPPORT IN ACCESSING AERIAL TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL TREATMENTS NOT AVAILABLE IN THEIR GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS. PARTICIPATING IN EXPANDED MARKETING TO VARIOUS RARE/ULTRA-RARE GROUPS TO PARTNER AND EDUCATE THEM ON ANGEL FLIGHT NE'S FREE AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IS PIVOTAL TO CONTINUED GROWTH.

92 SUTTON STREET - ANDOVER - MA 01845 • 2023

BIG SISTER ASSOCIATION

THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED, ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING WHICH HAS THE PURPOSE OF MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS OF 12 LITTLE SISTERS IN GREATER BOSTON WITH THE GOAL OF KEEPING MATCHES TOGETHER FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR. THE GRANT WILL HELP SUPPORT DIRECT COSTS, INCLUDING PERSONNEL COSTS, MATCHING ACTIVITIES, PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER DIRECT PROGRAM COSTS, SUCH AS THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH CRIMINAL AND BACKGROUND CHECKS OF BIG SISTER MATCHES, VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT EVENT COSTS, AND ACTIVITY EXPENSES. BSAGB'S OVERALL GOAL TO ENSURE GIRLS DEVELOP A POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF; BUILD COLLABORATIVE, CRITICAL THINKING, AND OTHER SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS; LEARN TO NAVIGATE CHALLENGES; IDENTIFY FUTURE ASPIRATIONS; AND ACCESS RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS. THIS YEAR, BSAGB'S GOAL IS TO SERVE OVER 1,000 GIRLS IN ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING, WHICH INCLUDES MAKING 459 NEW MATCHES FOR GIRLS WAITING TO BE MATCHED WITH A BIG SISTER.

20 PARK PLAZA 1420 - BOSTON - MA 02116 • 2023

BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED RAINBOW PROGRAM WHICH IS BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S PATIENT CLINIC FOR 1,250 MEDICALLY COMPLEX AND RARE DISEASE DIAGNOSED CHILDREN. THIS PROJECT INCLUDES FOUR EFFORTS TO ADDRESS VULNERABLE TRANSFER MOMENTS FOR MEDICALLY COMPLEX PATIENTS, INCLUDING: 1. THE TRANSITION INTO CLINIC AS A NEW PATIENT, 2. THE TRANSITION OUT OF THE HOSPITAL AFTER AN ADMISSION, 3. THE TRANSITION BACK TO THE SCHOOL SYSTEM ANNUALLY OR AFTER A CHANGE IN MEDICAL STATUS NECESSITATES NEW ORDERS, AND 4. THE TRANSITION OUT OF OUR CLINIC TO ADULT PRIMARY CARE AS A YOUNG ADULT.

401 PARK DRIVE SUITE 602 - BOSTON - MA 02215 • 2023

BOTTOM LINE'S BOTTOM LINE ACCESS

THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED, BOTTOM LINE ACCESS, SUCCESS & CAREER CONNECTIONS MODEL WHICH HAS THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING STUDENT SUPPORTS, INCLUDING: REPLENISHING AN EMERGENCY FUND TO SUPPORT IMMEDIATE NEEDS (E.G., INTERNET CONNECTIVITY, BOOKS FOR COURSES, ETC.) AND BUILDING OUT A MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND HOUSING FUND FOR STUDENTS TO ADDRESS THE MANY NON-ACADEMIC BARRIERS THEY FACE GETTING INTO AND STAYING ENROLLED IN COLLEGE. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON HYBRID MODEL THAT INCLUDES THREE CORE COMPONENTS: ACCESS, SUCCESS, AND CAREER CONNECTIONS HELP COACH YOUNG PEOPLE FROM HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE AND CAREER PLACEMENT.

500 AMORY ST STE 3 - JAMAICA PLAIN - MA 02130 • 2023

CHOC CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION

THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED, DISABILITY AWARENESS PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS, WHICH HAS THE PURPOSE OF ENABLING TREATMENT ACCESS AND ADHERENCE FOR BENEFICIARIES FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. THE PROGRAM ELEMENTS INCLUDE PATIENT FACING SUPPORT, PSYCHOSOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, EARLY DETECTION OF CHILDHOOD CANCER OR LIFE-THREATENING BLOOD DISORDER, AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS.

1 BEACON STREET - BOSTON - MA 02108 • 2023

CITIZEN SCHOOLS

THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS IN MA AND CA WHICH HAS THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS CLASSROOMS, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO GAIN A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON THEIR CAREER POSSIBILITIES AND BUILD THE SKILLS NEEDED TO PERSEVERE AND THRIVE VIA WORKSHOPS. THESE WORKSHOPS ARE INSPIRED BY THE CITIZEN SCHOOLS CATALYST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATORS IN FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT IS ASSET BASED, PROVIDES TIERED SUPPORT, AND ACCESS TO MENTOR RELATIONSHIPS CRITICAL TO STUDENT WELL-BEING AND SUCCESS.

177 MAIN ST - ACTON - MA 01720 • 2023

DISCOVERY MUSEUMS

THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED, ESPECIALLY FOR ME MUSEUM MEMBERSHIPS. EFM PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM, WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, AND WHO ARE BLIND/HAVE LOW VISION. THEY ARE HELD DURING BOTH LOW-VISITATION DAYTIME HOURS AND WHEN THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AND ARE LIMITED IN SIZE TO MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF THE EXPERIENCE. EVENTS ARE FREE TO ALL WHO ATTEND, INCLUDING CAREGIVERS AND SIBLINGS. THE CENTRAL GOALS FOR EFM EVENTS ARE TO PROVIDE INCLUSIVE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND TO GIVE FAMILIES (CAREGIVERS AND SIBLINGS) THE CHANCE TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS FACING SIMILAR CHALLENGES.

861 NEWTON BRIDGE RD PO BOX 48857 - ATHENS - GA 30604 • 2023

FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA

THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED, HUNGER RELIEF TARGETED PROGRAMMING, WHICH HAS THE PURPOSE OF WORKING TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY FOR CHILDREN AND SENIORS, AS AN ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE POPULATION AT RISK FOR HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY. THE FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA WORKS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SENIOR CENTERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY CHILDREN WHO COME TO SCHOOL CHRONICALLY HUNGRY AND SENIORS WHO LACK ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD.

PO BOX 1532 - CLARKSBURG - MD 20871 • 2023

FUNDACION PARA EL FOMENTO (FDI)

THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED, DISABILITY AWARENESS PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS, WHICH HAS THE PURPOSE OF DIFFERENT MECHANISMS TO ACHIEVE THE INTEGRATION AND NORMALIZATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THIS TRAINING PROJECT ATTENDS TO THIS NEED BY PROVIDING COVERAGE THROUGH INCLUSIVE DAYS, CIRCUITS WITH DIFFERENT FORMS OF ADAPTED SPORT, ORIENTATION AND AWARENESS TALKS USING ICT AS THE MAIN MEANS OF COMMUNICATION, TRAINING DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL CENTERS IN THE COMMUNITY OF MADRID.

28 ARGONAUT - ALISO VIEJO - CA 92656 • 2023

GIVE AN HOUR

THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED CARE FOR CAREGIVERS: MENTAL HEALTH & EMOTIONAL WELLBEING CARE FOR RARE CAREGIVERS PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE IN CAPTURING THE MOST EFFECTIVE PARTS OF OUR LEARNING FROM THE PY22 GRANT AND CONTINUE TO BROADEN AND DEEPEN OUR SUSTAINABLE ABILITY TO ADDRESS UNMET AND DISCONNECTED MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING (MH & EW) NEEDS OF THOSE IN THE RARE DISEASE CAREGIVER COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY ARE IN THE CONTINUUM OF THEIR CAREGIVING JOURNEY.

809 S DAMEN AVE - CHICAGO - IL 60612 • 2023