Maria Shriver

My Causes

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  After-School All-Stars

  After-School All-Stars is the largest national organization solely focused on providing school-based after-school and summer programs for low-income, at-risk youth. Founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992, ASAS now serves over 81,404 children annually at 453 school sites across the US. ASAS programs combine academic support, engaging enrichment activities, and health and fitness programs to improve students’ overall performance.

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  Alzheimer’s Association

  The Alzheimer's Association is the leading global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer research. It is also the beneficiary of Maria Shriver's March on Alzheimer's in October 2010.

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  The Alzheimer’s Project

  An Emmy-award winning, groundbreaking four-part documentary series on HBO, the Alzheimer's Project examines the disease's impact on patients and families, as well as cutting-edge research. Maria served as Executive Producer.

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  Best Buddies

  Created by Anthony Shriver, this nonprofit is dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Maria serves as Chair of the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle, an annual bike ride that raises millions of dollars for the cause.

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  Lovin' Scoopful

  Co-founded by Maria and her brother, Tim, this ice cream brand donates 25% of its post tax profits ($50,000 minimum annually) to Special Olympics and other charities.

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  Special Olympics

  Created by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, this global nonprofit organization offers athletes with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their accomplishments. Tim Shriver is Special Olympics' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

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  Team Maria Best Buddies

  TEAM MARIA rides in the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle to raise awareness and support for Best Buddies International.

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  The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law

  Founded by Sargent Shriver in 1967, The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law functions as a hub for communications, research, and advocacy to help lawyers more efficiently and effectively share information, ideas, and strategies to ensure the opportunity for low-income clients to participate in the justice system. The Shriver Center provides national leadership in identifying, developing, and supporting creative and collaborative approaches to achieve social and economic justice for low-income people and communities. Its advocacy niche is the nexus between federal policy and state implementation.