1.1. National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people living with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS. Our mission is: We will cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives.
1.2. MS News and Views
MS Views and News (MSVN) is a grassroots, non-profit 501(c)(3), nationally based patient advocacy organization which provides educational programs, advocacy and resources to empower and enhance the quality of life, for the MS community. Whether in metropolitan communities, suburbia or rural America, we want those needing information about Multiple Sclerosis, to have access.
To date, MS Views and News has provided hundreds of MS patient educational programs, virtually and in-person. MS Views and News is the leading Multiple Sclerosis organization providing MS educational information and resources to MS patients and care-partners living in rural and underserved communities in the USA. To learn about our MS programs and to receive our monthly MS Beacon e-Newsletter, please be sure to join/register for our confidential mailing list.
1.3. The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA)
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is the leading resource for the MS community, improving lives today by delivering vital services and compassionate support, while advancing access, research, and innovation to strengthen the MS community for tomorrow.
Vision: Our vision is to create a world where people with multiple sclerosis and their families have equitable access to care, trusted resources, and the dignity and respect they deserve – so they can live well and lead full, meaningful lives.
MSAA is a national, nonprofit organization founded in 1970. Our organization is dedicated to improving lives today through ongoing support and direct services to individuals with MS, their families, and their care partners.
1.4. Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, known in the MS community as MS Focus, is a nonprofit organization focused on providing free services that address the critical needs of people with MS and their families, helping them maintain the best quality of life.
The symptoms of MS are unpredictable and may increase in severity over time. This presents physical, emotional, and financial challenges families must face. MS Focus is here to provide the support, education, and assistance needed to adapt to these challenging circumstances. Our primary focus is on providing individuals with MS the help they need to maintain their health and well-being, to continue to be productive and independent, and to keep a roof over their heads and a safe environment in their home. We do so with empathy, resourcefulness, and conscientious care.
1.5. Can Do MS
Can Do MS is a national nonprofit organization that provides education, resources, and support for people with MS and their care partners. Educational programs are opportunities to learn, connect with others and identify solutions to challenges faced when living with MS.
Our programs are in-person, live-virtual and on-demand and include topics such as treatment options, nutrition, exercise, MS symptoms, relationships, employment and more. All programs are led by healthcare professionals who specialize in MS care, including rehabilitation professionals, psychologists, nurses, doctors, and nutrition specialists.
All programs are free of charge for individuals living with MS and their care partners. You can learn more about our programs here.
1.6. Brother 2 Brother MS
Brother 2 Brother is a peer-led support initiative that brings together African American men affected by MS to share experiences, resources, and encouragement. It addresses the need for representation, understanding, and culturally competent care within the MS community.
1.7. We are Ill
We Are ILL is a national nonprofit organization committed to radically transforming the experience for Black women with multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus and other autoimmune diseases. Through education, sisterhood, leadership development, and advocacy, we help women navigate the complexities of chronic illnesses while reclaiming joy, identity, and power.
We serve women who are often misrepresented or missing entirely from the traditional healthcare narrative — those whose symptoms were dismissed, whose pain was minimized, and whose lives were disrupted without support. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or decades into the journey, We Are ILL offers a soft place to land and a launchpad to rise.
Our programs include our flagship Wellness Week(end) conference, virtual masterclasses like Becoming a Professional Patient, local and virtual meetups, and a growing chapter model designed to nurture regional leadership and belonging.
We’re not just raising awareness. We’re building an army of advocates and changemakers.
We Are ILL is not just an organization.
It’s a lifeline.
It’s a movement.
And it’s a soft place to land.
2.1. Mr Oscar Monkey
Mr Oscar Monkey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a focus on serving the pediatric multiple sclerosis community. Through care packages, family camp (Buddy Bash), Oscar's Teen Camp, and Oscar's Empowerment Exchange, Oscar creates a network of connection, learning, and support.
2.2. Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (PMSA)
Parents and families whose lives are affected by pediatric MS is what we’re about. What started out as a Facebook group has turned into an international movement! Our members come from families (parents, grandparents, other caregivers), doctors, MS advocates, adults with MS, and people from other MS organizations.
By sharing information, experiences, knowledge, resources, contacts, and providing educational opportunities, we can better build bridges and better help raise awareness for this MonSter disease and other neuro-immunologic disorders. Learn more about the Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Alliance.