activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 13
- ALS Education and Awareness Chronic Disease Education & Support ServicesProvides educational content about ALS through interactive conversations with affected individuals and hosts annual art and music events to raise awareness.
- Financial and Material Support for ALS Patients and FamiliesProvides direct financial assistance, equipment, tools, and medically accessible housing to individuals with ALS and their families across the United States to help manage daily challenges and improve accessibility.
- Fundraising Events Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesOrganizes annual fundraising events, including live art auctions, to generate funds for families affected by ALS.
- Hosts annual art and music fundraising events with live auctions Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesOrganizes an annual event featuring live art auctions and music to raise awareness and funds for families affected by ALS; all proceeds from the auction of donated art pieces directly support ALS-related assistance programs.
- Hosts annual art and music fundraising events with live auctions Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesOrganizes an annual event featuring art and music that includes a live auction of donated art pieces, with all proceeds directed toward supporting families affected by ALS.
- Operates a print-on-demand merchandise store Branded Apparel and Merchandise SalesRuns a merchandise store that uses print-on-demand services for order fulfillment, likely as a means to generate ongoing support and awareness for ALS-related initiatives.
- Operates a print-on-demand merchandise store Branded Apparel and Merchandise SalesRuns a merchandise store that uses print-on-demand services for order fulfillment, likely as a means to generate ongoing support and visibility for the organization’s mission.
- Provides ALS education and support through interactive outreach Chronic Disease Education & Support ServicesOffers educational content about ALS via interactive, two-way conversations with individuals affected by the disease, helping them understand and manage its impact.
- Provides ALS education through interactive outreach Chronic Disease Education & Support ServicesDelivers educational content about ALS via interactive, two-way conversations with individuals affected by the disease, supporting informed decision-making and awareness.
- Provides financial and in-kind assistance to families affected by ALS Medical Cost & Equipment AssistanceOffers monetary donations, equipment, and tools to families impacted by ALS across the United States to help manage daily challenges and alleviate financial burdens. Specific grants have supported home modifications, vehicle acquisition, and general living expenses.
- Provides financial and in-kind assistance to families affected by ALS Medical Cost & Equipment AssistanceOffers monetary donations, equipment, and tools to families impacted by ALS across the United States to help manage daily challenges and alleviate financial burdens. Specific examples include delivering $5,000–$10,000 grants for home modifications, medical necessities, and general expenses related to ALS care.
- Support for ALS Patients with Young Children Medical Cost & Equipment AssistanceOffers specific assistance to individuals with ALS who have young children under the age of 15 living in their household.
- Supports ALS-affected families with young children Medical Cost & Equipment AssistanceProvides targeted assistance to individuals with ALS who have children under the age of 15 living in their household, including financial support for family stability and caregiving needs.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Art and music as dual-purpose therapy and awareness platform art-based fundraising and therapyEngages art and music not only as fundraising tools but also as therapeutic activities for ALS-affected individuals, simultaneously improving well-being and public visibility of the disease.
- Art-based fundraising and therapeutic engagement art-based fundraising and therapyUses donated or specially created artwork and art-focused events, including auctions and music, to generate funds and provide therapeutic value for ALS patients and their families, combining creative expression with financial support.
- Art-based fundraising and therapy art-based fundraising and therapyUses art creation and donated artwork sold at auction as a dual-purpose mechanism to generate funds and provide therapeutic benefits for individuals and families affected by ALS.
- Art-based fundraising to support ALS families art-based fundraisingGenerates funds for financial assistance to ALS-affected families through the sale of donated or specially created artwork at auction, leveraging creative expression as a revenue mechanism.
- Family-centered support for ALS-affected parents family-centered support for ALS patientsFocuses on ALS patients who are parents of young children, prioritizing families with children under 15, to reduce the unique burdens faced by these families and improve quality of life through targeted assistance.
- Family-centered support for ALS-affected parents family-centered support for ALS patientsPrioritizes support for ALS patients who are parents of young children, focusing on families with children under 15 to address unique emotional and financial burdens.
- Family-centered support for ALS-affected parents family-centered support for ALS patientsPrioritizes support for individuals with ALS who are parents of young children (under 15), aiming to reduce the unique burdens faced by families navigating both disease progression and parenting responsibilities.
- Financial relief and awareness of treatments financial_support_and_awarenessReduces financial strain on ALS patients and families while increasing awareness of available treatments and therapies to improve quality of life.
- Financial relief and awareness of treatments for improved quality of life financial_support_and_awarenessFocuses on reducing financial burdens and increasing awareness of available treatments and therapies to directly improve the quality of life for individuals living with ALS.
- Interactive digital education using lived experiences interactive_video_educationEngages the public and supports ALS families through interactive, two-way video conversations and AI/AR-enhanced platforms that share real-life experiences of patients, caregivers, and experts.
- Interactive digital education using lived experiences interactive_video_educationLeverages two-way video conversations and AI/AR technologies to share real-life experiences of ALS patients, caregivers, and experts, enhancing public education and knowledge sharing in an immersive, scalable way.
- Interactive education using technology and lived experience AI and AR-enabled knowledge sharingUses two-way video conversations and AI/AR-enhanced platforms to share lived experiences from patients, caregivers, and experts, increasing public education and support capacity through immersive, technology-driven knowledge sharing.
- Operational use of print-on-demand for sustainable merchandise print-on-demand merchandisingUtilizes print-on-demand services for merchandise fulfillment to generate operational support without inventory risk, enabling sustainable revenue generation.
- Print-on-demand merchandise for operational support print-on-demand merchandisingUtilizes print-on-demand merchandise fulfillment as a low-overhead method to generate sustainable operational funding.
- Print-on-demand merchandise to sustain operations print-on-demand merchandisingUtilizes print-on-demand services for merchandise fulfillment as a low-overhead operational strategy to generate ongoing support for organizational activities.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
ALS Stories
Digital platform using AI and augmented reality to share experiences from patients, caregivers, and experts, fostering community and knowledge-sharing among those affected by ALS.
ALS Together
Program that provides direct donations of funds, equipment, and tools to families nationwide while sharing their stories to build community and awareness.
Creating for a Cause
Annual fundraising event featuring a live art auction, music, and performances; all proceeds support ALS-affected families through donations of funds and home modifications.
Understanding your ALS
Educational initiative that helps families cope with ALS through guidance and direct support in the form of funds, equipment, and tools.
relationships · 11
who they work with
- 1st International Bank Partner — Supports Paint for a Cure as a Painter Sponsor for the Hues of Hope event.
- ALS Association Partner — Provides additional information about ALS through a linked resource
- ALS Together Partner — Collaborative project that donates funds, equipment, and tools to families impacted by ALS and shares their stories within the Paint for a Cure community.
- BuyAZ Foreclosures Partner — Supports Paint for a Cure as a Visionary Sponsor for the Hues of Hope event.
- Hear Me Roar Foundation Partner — Provided grants to assist families affected by ALS.
- Hope Loves Company Partner — Co-hosts the Hues of Hope event with Paint for a Cure to support families affected by ALS.
- Jam for a Cure Partner — Supports Paint for a Cure as a Sketch Artist Sponsor for the Hues of Hope event.
- Pravati Capital Partner — Supports Paint for a Cure as a Painter Sponsor for the Hues of Hope event.
- StoryFile Partner — Partnership with StoryFile to use their education platform for interactive ALS education.
- Timios Partner — Partnered with Paint For A Cure to raise nearly $100,000 for ALS support; key leaders from Timios joined the organization's board and leadership.
- Timios Partner — Supports Paint for a Cure as a Visionary Sponsor for the Hues of Hope event.