The Journey Home is our premier event on the power of planning. Thought leaders, experts and community members converge in an empowering, informative discussion to prepare and educate families on end-of-life planning and care. We cover topics ranging from end-of-life and financial planning to the impact of faith, family and Black culture around death and dying. Together we explore empowering options for the end of life, uplift our families and honor our legacies.
Center for Black Health & Equity - The Center for Black Health & Equity is a national nonprofit organization that facilitates public health programs and services that benefit communities.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) - NAACP builds Black political power to end structural racism.
National Organization of Black Elected Legislators (NOBEL) Women - NOBEL Women is dedicated to strengthening the bond between its individual members, as well as the relationship between the organization and the community.
African American Mayors Association (AAMA) - The African American Mayors Association is the only organization exclusively representing African-American mayors in the United States.
National Black Caucus of State Legislatures (NBCSL) - The National Black Caucus of State Legislators is the leading organization dedicated to empowering African American state legislators across the country.
Lambda Psi Nu Nusing Sorority - The Lambda Psi Nu organization’s foundation is based on concerns, regarding restrictions in the employment of Licensed Practical Nurses in acute hospitals across the country, and only offering menial positions where there is little to no chance of advancement in the profession.
National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA) - NEDA's mission is to influence positive changes in how people experience end of life by developing and advocating numerous efforts that improve access to a broad spectrum of holistic non-medical support provided by end-of-life doulas (EOLDs).
New Orleans Council on Aging - The New Orleans Council on Aging (NOCOA) exists to protect the rights, promote the well being, and enhance the self-esteem of New Orleans elderly by generating opportunities for self-reliance and independence.
National Black Nurses Association - NBNA is a nonprofit organization that represents 308,000 African American registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical nurses, nursing students and retired nurses from the USA, Eastern Caribbean and Africa, with 100 plus chartered chapters, in 33 states.
The Multicultural Death and Grief Care Academy - The Multicultural Death and Grief Care Academy empowers death, health and grief care professionals, national & international organizations and governmental agencies to improve multicultural relations and enhance culturally diverse engagement specific to end of life, death and grief care.
Doctor Nurse Practitioners of Color (DNPs of Color) - Serves DNPs of Color through networking, mentorship and advocacy to increase diversity in doctoral studies, clinical practice and leadership.
OneAccord Health - OneAccord Health is dedicated to educating and empowering healthcare conversations, ensuring patients' values and preferences are at the forefront of care planning.
National Newspaper Publishers Association - The NNPA is an association of African American newspaper publishers from across the United States.
TERRIFIC, Inc. - a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is a leading voice and direct service care provider for children, youth, families, adults and seniors in crisis in Washington, D.C.
Compassion & Choices honors civil rights leader and end-of-life options advocate Rev. Dr. Paul Smith each year by recognizing the achievements of a faith leader who is dedicated to the end-of-life options movement. Rev. Dr. Paul Smith was the inaugural recipient of the award and is at the vanguard of advocating for improving end-of-life options for all.
Each year as part of our Doctors for Dignity program, Compassion & Choices is proud to invite medical students from the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) to spend the summer learning about compassionate care. SNMA is the oldest and largest independent, student-run organization focused on the needs and concerns of black medical students which makes these future doctors uniquely qualified to help build a more inclusive and equitable future for end-of-life care.
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