“What’s the best thing you can do with your time? Change the world.”

Below are just a few of the organizations that Brad and his wife, Cori, support. In their own way, each one changes the world in the best—and perhaps only—way possible: One day, one moment, one person at a time.

Incidentally, you’ll also notice many of these causes work their way into Brad’s novels (Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Dead Even; The Arc and NF in The First Counsel).

CityYear
www.cityyear.org
Want to be inspired? Spend some time with CityYear. From painting over graffiti, to building urban parks, to serving as teachers’ aides in public schools, CityYear challenges its young volunteers to change the world on a daily basis. One of the few organizations smart enough to embrace the strength of idealism and the power of youth, this one’s got it all: Breaks social barriers, inspires civic action, and creates real leaders.

The National Archives Foundation
https://www.archivesfoundation.org/
Supporting the mission of the National Archives by connecting citizens to the American story through exhibits, programs and more. Brad has written thrillers set in the National Archives, but as a member of the board, he helps bring history alive.

Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation 
https://www.womensmonument.org/
With all the monuments on the National Mall in Washington, D,C,, did you know there's not a single one that just honors women? The Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation is determined to change that by establishing a national monument to commemorate women's fight for the vote and honor the pioneers of the early American movement for women's equality. Brad couldn't be prouder to be a part of this fight.

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation 
http://mohmuseum.org/
The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) educational institution organized to design, fund, build and maintain the National Medal of Honor Museum and Education Center. Brad sits on the Board and is excited to see this amazing museum come to life.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters
www.bbbsa.org
Matching kids with mentors since 1904, Big Brothers/Big Sisters is the nation’s oldest and largest youth mentoring organization. Today, it helps millions of children reach their full potential and fulfill their dreams.

The Arc
www.thearc.org
The Arc is an incredible organization of and for people with mental retardation. Helps families, provides information, and fights the big fight by treating people with dignity and respect. Truly an amazing place.

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
The national organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Through research, education, advocacy, and service, it saves lives and reduces suffering. Also, a great place for general information for those who want to know they’re not alone.

The National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
www.nf.org
A non-profit medical foundation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by the neurofibromatoses (NF), a little-known genetic disorder that’s worthy of far more attention.

Sharsheret
www.sharsheret.org
Started by one of Brad’s dearest law school friends, Rochelle Shoretz, it’s one of the few organizations in the world that focuses on YOUNG women with breast cancer and ovarian cancer. It’s also the place that truly helped Brad’s Mom when she was fighting her losing battle with the disease. They. Are. Awe. Sohm.

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