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Similar National Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis Society of, American Academy of Neurol, Parkinson's Disease Foundation, American Parkinson Disease | ||
Multiple sclerosis foundation overview
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization benefiting people with multiple sclerosis and their families. Established in 1986, and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the mission of the MSF is "to provide programs and support services to those persons affected by MS that help them maintain health, safety, self-sufficiency, and personal well-being; and to heighten public awareness of multiple sclerosis in order to elicit financial support for the MSF’s programs and services and promote understanding for those diagnosed with the illness."
The MSF’s resources assist people who have MS, their families and caregivers, regional support groups, and healthcare professionals. Access to programs and services is available through the web site or a helpline staffed by caseworkers and peer counselors.
All MSF services, as well as information, literature and subscriptions to publications are provided free of charge. The MSF neither sells memberships nor requires participation in fund-raising activities by individuals or support groups.
The MSF’s programs and services include the following:
Telephone Helpline Resources, Homecare Assistance Grant Program, Assistive Technology and Equipment Program, Cooling Program, Computer Grant Program, Brighter Tomorrow Grant Program, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, MSF Independent Support Group Program, MSF Lending Library, MSF Publications, MSF Website and Internet Forums, and Services for Healthcare Workers.
Support for the MSF’s programs and services comes from grants, fundraisers, charitable bequests and pledges. More than 70 percent of the funds raised by the Foundation go directly into services designed to improve the quality of life for people with MS. All services are free of charge.
According to the Better Business Bureau, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation did not disclose accountability information, and therefore the BBB could not determine if the charity adheres to its Standards for Charity Accountability.