ALS Association exists for the 30,000 Americans and 350,000 people worldwide currently living with ALS. People who, like Tom, are faced with the battle of a lifetime – a diagnosis of ALS (commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Founded in 1985, ALS Association is the only national not-for-profi t health organization dedicated solely to the fi ght against ALS. Our mission: To lead the fi ght to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.  For more info call 916-979-9265 or visit www.alssac.org

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The Blue Star Mom's are partnering with children in the community to thank our military over seas.  The Blue Star Mom's are hosting the Military Family Fall Festival.  The event will talke place from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Royer Park in Roseville.  For more information contact Nina at ninams@yahoo.com

Every child needs both partens for emotional, medical and financial support.  Take time to invest in your child's future.  For free help with child support issues contance the Sacramento County Departmetn of Child Support Services.  For more information call 866.901.3212. or visit www.dcss.saccounty.net

Secondhand smoke can cause diease - even death - in children.  That is why it is illegal in California for adults to smoke in a car with children present.  So do your part and help make sure kids don't breath secondhand smoke.  It's good for their health and yours.  If you're interested in quitting smoking, call the California Smoker's Helpline at 800-No-Butts.

Three million incidents of child abuse are reported each year in the Unted States.  75% of the children who die from abuse are less than 3 years old.  The serious problem of underreporting is partially due to hesitation by individuals who may suspect abuse is taking place.  Go to www.childhelp.org or call 1.800.4.A.CHILD for more infomration about what you can do to help.

BloodSource needs your help saving lives by donating blood.  Each unit of blood, each doner, can save up to 3 lives.  Every transfusion patient needs several units of blood to get through a medical crisis.  Supplies are short this year! We need your help.  To schedule an apporintment to donate call 866.82.BLOOD.

The Sacramento Habitate for Humanity relies on contributions from indiviuals, corporations, churches and other organizations for volunteers and funds to build it homes.  If you would like to make a contribution or volunteer please call 916.440.1215

The CDC estimates that American children miss a combined 15 million school days each year due to asthma.  For simple tips on how to eliminate specific asthma triggers in order to reduce symptioms and help prevent asthma attacks call 202.343.9441.

Many people beleive that their driving is not impaired if they only conusme a few drinks.  In 2005, nearly 13,000 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes with a driver having a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 or higher.  "Buzzed Driving" is dangerous!  For more information visit www.stopimpaireddriving.org.

Autism is the nation's fastest-growing serious developmental disorder with 1 in 150 children diagnosed each year.  If would like to learn more visit www.autismspeaks.org.

Each day, more than 7,000 young men and women give up on their high school education and in many cases, on themselves.  On average a high school graduate make up to $20,000 more a year than a high school drop out.  For more information visit www.boostup.org.

The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with nearly 128 million items on approximately 530 miles of bookshelves.  Its mission is to make its vast resources available and useful to Congress and the American people.  From books to magazines to comics, reading gives kids the opportunity to explore their imaginations.  Visit www.literacy.gov to discover, learn and explore!

Children start learning from the moment they are born, and a child's success depends on small learning lessons each day.  You can turn everyday activities into learning expereinces from going grocery shopping to going to the bank.  For more information about how to teach your child visit www.bornlearning.org.

To reduce wildfire risk be sure to create a defensible space around your property.  Keep flammable vegetation to a minimum and at least 100 feet from your house.  Stack firewood 30+ feet way from any structure and store combusiable materials in safe containers away from structures.  For more fire safety tips visit www.fire.ca.gov

The Sacramento SPCA needs a wide variety of shleter supplies.  YOu can drop off donations at 6201 Florin-Perkins Rd. In Sacramento.  For more information and a list of needed supplies visit www.sspca.org