provide safe, positive spaces and healthy activities for American Indian children and teenagers. Seasonal programs – Running Strong helps facilitate seasonal programs that serve American Indian families during holidays and other special occasions, such as turkey dinner donations, toy drives, holiday dinner parties, and cultural gatherings. Emergency assistance programs – Running Strong helps American Indian families deal with severe weather, by providing assistance with heat and other utilities. Women and children’s health – Running Strong supports programs that help American Indian women and children lead healthy lives, and that help women feel pride for their cultural identities. Other Work Since 2004 Running Strong has been a charity partner of the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC. Running Strong’s Marine Corps Marathon Team, Team Running Strong, was created when Billy Mills served as an official starter for the marathon in 2004. In 2006 Running Strong joined with six other Native-focused nonprofit organizations to found the Native Ways Federation. Native Ways gives donors a way to support Native-focused organizations, and assures donors that their donations are going to nonprofits working effectively to support Native communities, live up to ethical standards, and observe fiscal responsibility References Non-profit organizations based in the United States Children's charities based in the United States 1986 establishments in the United States Native American organizations