Charities

C. M. Lehsten frequently contributes to anthologies.  Many of these anthologies are not for profit.  Proceeds often go to a specific charity that the authors choose.  Check this page to see which anthologies benefit charities and to find out a little more about each charity.  Kindness starts with each of us and this world needs more kindness.  We have provided the links to each charity in hopes that our audience will continue to support them.

Proceeds from "This Soldier's Heart" go to the Wounded Warrior Project.  The Wounded Warrior Project provides free programs and services to address the needs of wounded warriors and fill gaps in government care. 

 

Find out more on their website: woundedwarriorproject.org

Proceeds from "New Beginnings" go to the March of Dimes.  March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We believe that every baby deserves the best possible start. Unfortunately, not all babies get one. We are changing that. For 80 years, March of Dimes has helped millions of babies survive and thrive.  

Find out more on their website: marchofdimes.org

Proceeds from "BitterSweet" go to the National Eating Disorder Assocation. NEDA is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.

 

Find out more on their website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Proceeds from "Getting Lucky" go to the  Down Syndrome Research Foundation. The mission of the Down Syndrome Research Foundation is to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential throughout life by pioneering and providing educational programs and services, disseminating information, and changing attitudes.

 

Find out more on their website: https://www.dsrf.org/

 

Proceeds from "Growing Hope" go to The National Foundation for Fertility Research.  One in eight American couples will experience infertility, and 1.1 million women undergo treatment every year.  Today, NFFR is an acclaimed group who continues to make significant progress in reproductive medicine. And we are working hard to continue to fund the research that is helping couples around the world experience the joy of having a baby

Find out more on their website: http://www.fertilityresearch.org 

Proceeds from "With The Flowers" go to Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research. The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is the nation’s top non-governmental funder of mental health research grants.

Find out more on their website: 

https://www.bbrfoundation.org/about

Proceeds from "Not Only A Father" go to The Freedom K9 Project. The Freedom K9 Project is a service dog organization that trains service dogs to help survivors overcome the struggles of PTSD. Integrating into normal life after trauma can seem impossible, but we work both with the dogs and the survivors to create a team that leads to the healing of the survivor.

Find out more on their website: 

https://www.freedomk9project.com/

Proceeds from "Homesick" go to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. The Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation's mission is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. The vision of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is to ensure that every child of a fallen patriot receives all necessary college funding.

Find out more on their website: 

https://www.fallenpatriots.org/#home

Proceeds from "When The Leaves Begin To Fall" go to The Ronald McDonald Charity House. Since 1974, RMHC has created programs that strengthen families during difficult times. RMHC provides vital resources and compassionate care to children and their families being served by leading hospitals worldwide.

http://bit.ly/2Y9w3PY

Proceeds from "Tangled Up In You" go to Jaxon's Journey. Jaxon is a 10 yr  old boy from Ballarat, Victoria. He was Diagnosed with DIPG Diffuse Instric Pontine Glioma) in February 2014.  An incurable inoperable Brain Tumor.

https://www.facebook.com/Jaxons-journey-365014586970179/

Proceeds from "Heart to Heart " go to Heart Heroes. Heart Heroes ur mission is to provide support to children and families affected by Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) through the distribution of superhero capes, programs to offer hope and awareness initiatives to increase funding for CHD research.  

Find out more on their website: 

https://heartheroes.org

Proceeds from "While We're Young" go to SAVE. SAVE was one of the nation’s first organizations dedicated to the prevention of suicide. Our work is based on the foundation and belief that suicide is preventable and everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide. Through raising public awareness, educating communities, and equipping every person with the right tools, we know we can SAVE lives.

Find out more on their website: 

https://save.org/

Proceeds from "The Beginning of Everything" go to Birthday Wishes. The mission of Birthday Wishes is to improve and empower the lives of homeless children and their families by providing joy, play and hope through the magic of a birthday party. The goal is to ensure that children experiencing the trauma of homelessness have the opportunity to celebrate their birthday joyfully, surrounded by family, friends and others who care.

Find out more on their website: 

https://birthdaywishes.org

Proceeds from "Behind Every Story" go to The Joyful Heart Foundation. The vision of the Joyful Heart Foundation is a world free of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.  The mission of The Joyfl Heart Foundation mission is to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, support survivors’ healing, and end this violence forever. 

http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/

Proceeds from "Never Too Far Away" go to Hailey Hugs.  The Hailey Hugs Initiative seeks to provide comfort to those individuals who have recently suffered a devastating loss. A Hug Through the Air tells the story of a connection that transcends Heaven and Earth. Hailey's story has provided comfort to individuals nationally who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Now we want to make Hailey's story available immediately - when grieving families need it most.

https://www.haileyhugs.com/

Proceeds from "Necessary Duty" go to Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide bullet and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the country.Find out more on their website: 

https://www.vik9s.org

Proceeds from "Cursed Anthology" go to Toys for Tots.  The Marine Toys for Tots Program has been delivering a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters since 1947. Share with us and others how the Marine Toys for Tots Program has delivered Christmas to you and others in your community so we can help even more children this Christmas.

https://www.toysfortots.org

Proceeds from "Kiss of Death" go to To Write Love On Her Arms. To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

https://twloha.com/

Proceeds from "Angelic Breezes" go to Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo, NY in the memory of C.M. Lehsten's granddaughter, Delilah, who died from SIDS in 2016. For more information about the Hospital Foundation: Click here

Proceeds from "Homefront Anthology" go to EOD Warrior Foundation. The EOD Warrior Foundation (EODWF) serves the EOD community by providing financial assistance and support to Active-Duty, Reserve and National Guard, Retired and Veteran EOD technicians and their families. EOD stands for Explosive Ordnance Disposal, the disarming, rendering safe, and disposal of explosive hazards.

https://eodwarriorfoundation.org/

Proceeds from "Snowed In" go to The American Red Cross. Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies.

https://redcross.org

Proceeds from "and Then, I found You" go to RAINN. RAINN is the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the United States.  They help survivors, educate the public and fight to improve public policy.

 

Find out more on their website: RAINN.org

And then, I Found You

Proceeds from "Tangled Rhythm" go to Notes for Notes. Notes for Notes® (N4N®) was founded in Santa Barbara, CA in 2006 as an answer to the lack of contemporary musical equipment and programs in public schools in order to provide youth with music and production instruction that produces both positive social-emotional and creative growth.

https://www.notesfornotes.org/

Proceeds from "Transitions" go to Brain Injury Association of America. The BIAA is decidated to care and support for individuals with brain injury and their families.

https://www.biausa.org/