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Kansas Food Bank Our mission is to provide comprehensive and
compassionate HungerCare whenever and wherever it is needed to safeguard the health,
well-being and productivity of food-insecure Kansas families and their children, as well as
senior citizens, the homeless and the chronically ill and impoverished among us.

KENTUCKY

Louisville Zoo Foundation In its 37-year history, the Louisville Zoo has dedicated itself to the pursuits of education, conservation, scientific study and recreation. Accredited by the American Zoological Association (AZA) in 1980, the "State Zoo of Kentucky" currently exhibits over 1,300 animals in naturalistic and mixed animal settings representing both geographical areas and biomes or habitats. These include: the ISLANDS, the African Veldt, Asian Plains, North and South American Panorama, Aquatics and the Australian Outback. The HerpAquarium features 100 species of reptiles, amphibians and fish from around the world exhibited amidst ecologically balanced habitats. And the new 4-acre Gorilla Forest Exhibit features Pygmy hippos and Western lowland gorillas.

Rerun - Adopt A Thoroughbred ReRun's focus with each thoroughbred is to establish a trusting relationship using compassionate methods while they adjust to a new lifestyle.

LOUISIANNA

Tulane University

Tulane University, founded in 1834, is one of the most highly regarded and selective independent research universities in the United States. Tulane's schools and colleges offer degrees in the liberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine, and public health and tropical medicine.

Direct Relief
Over one year has passed since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck the Gulf Coast, affecting over one million people and resulting in the largest natural disaster in U.S. history. In response, Direct Relief has furnished $31.4 million in assistance to more than 100 healthcare partners throughout the Gulf Coast, comprised of $26.8 million (wholesale) in medical material aid and $4.6 million in targeted cash grants. This assistance helped people receive critical care in a time of utmost need.