The Littlest Heroes

My education is in human services (social work) and part of my heart will definitely always sit there.  Because of this, I've been looking for awhile for a charity to work with.  I hadn't thought about donating photography until recently and once I did I couldn't find quite the right program...until I found The Littlest Heroes Project!  http://www.littlestheroesproject.org/  This non-profit provides free family photo sessions for families with children who have life altering illnesses and disabilities.  The goal is to let these children know that they are heroes to many and to share their stories and photos, as well as to provide the family with beautiful family portraits.  I applied yesterday and am anxiously awaiting their response. 

I would also REALLY like to find something relating to teenage girls.  The self esteem of the majority of teenage girls is way too low.  I remember being a teenager, and the way many of my friends and I felt about ourselves.  The societal pressures that make girls feel this way is unacceptable.  I'd love to find some way to build self esteem in even a few girls through photography.  Ideas???

Some other really cool photography related charities are listed below.  If you know of any others, please let me know! 

http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/
http://www.heartgalleryofamerica.org/