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Ashesi University, is a secular, private, non-profit liberal arts college located in Ghana, West Africa. Our vision is an African Renaissance driven by a new generation of ethical entrepreneurial leaders. Ashesi's mission is to train a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders in Africa; to cultivate within our students the critical thinking skills, concern for others and courage it will take to transform their continent. The Ashesi University Foundation, based in Seattle, Washington, USA, is a 501 (c)(3) organization designed to help US and international donors support the University. The foundation was instrumental in helping Patrick Awuah establish Ashesi, and continues to inspire a global community.

On behalf of the County of Los Angeles, the Music Center is committed to building civic vitality by strengthening community through the arts. We accomplish this by bringing to life one of the world’s premier performing arts centers and by providing distinctive leadership and diverse opportunities for life-long learning and engagement with arts and culture. We advance our mission through three core strategies: •     Operate and animate the Music Center through Resident Company relationships and services; presentation of dance and unrepresented performing arts genres; creation of participatory arts engagement programs alongside traditional presentations, and fostering creative experiences and engagement in and through the arts. •     Create, develop and implement diverse educational and participatory arts programs for children, families and adults in schools, neighborhoods, and at the Music Center. •     Provide leadership to advance the arts as part of the core curriculum in K-12 schools and as central to the larger civic agenda, to underscore the essential value of creativity, and to highlight the role of the arts in a democratic society.

Nuestra Escuela (Our School) is founded on love, where young and adult, like Quixote, accomplish their dreams and goals, creating a better wellbeing for their families. So help us God!

The mission of the SEF is to promote learning opportunities for all Somerville residents. This will be achieved by raising and distributing funds, facilitating discussion and promoting best practices related to education.

MISSION Beginning with chronic pancreatitis, we are committed to advancing new therapies and accelerating a cure for debilitating and untreatable diseases—within ten years. VISION We envision a world where people afflicted with debilitating and untreatable diseases can count on lifesaving treatments—instead of suffering in isolation without hope. WHO WE SERVE We serve the patients & communities affected by recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis. Our impact extends to disease research and healthcare, applying innovative financing models to advance new therapies and cures.

APIAVote is a national nonpartisan organization that works with partners to mobilize Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in electoral and civic participation.

At Scholarship America, our mission is to eliminate financial barriers to educational success so that any student can pursue their dream. We’re committed to creating a world where every student can access the resources they need to learn, grow, and succeed. Our expert approach and focus on students facing financial challenges help break down barriers and open doors to education. That’s how, in our over 60 years of history, we have managed to administer and award $5.7 billion in scholarships to more than 3.2 million deserving students on the pathway to education. With committed supporters ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies, we’ve been able to guide and uplift students on their educational journey. We’re proud of all the good we’ve done. And we’re ready to do more. Your donation creates a ripple effect felt for generations. Supporting students strengthens our future. Your donation—no matter the size—can create an impact that is felt for years to come. With your help, we have the power to build more equitable opportunities for students facing systemic disadvantages.

Lifeline Energy is a non-profit social enterprise that provides sustainable information and education access to vulnerable populations. We achieve this by designing, manufacturing and distributing solar and wind-up media players and radios for classroom and group listening. Since 1999, we have distributed more than 500,000 power independent radios to provide on-demand access to information and education, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. Over the years we have received numerous awards including the Tech Museum of Innovation Award, a World Bank Development Marketplace Award and an Index: Design to Improve Life Award. In addition, our founder and CEO Kristine Pearson was named one of TIME magazine's Heroes of the Environment for 2007 and received the James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award in 2005.

Reporters Without Borders USA (RWB USA) is the U.S. office of the global organization, Reporters Sans Frontieres, a leading defender of freedom of information with almost 30 years of experience. A core belief of Reporters Without Borders is that only through freedom of information can one verify the existence of all the other freedoms. Without free circulation of information, it is impossible to strengthen human rights protection, advance government accountability, and improve the reach and the quality of social justice and civil liberties. At RWB, we are defending information, defending reporters and citizen reporters (netizens) whose work benefits ALL citizens.

826michigan inspires school-aged students to write confidently and skillfully with the help of adult volunteers in their communities. Our writing and tutoring programs uphold a culture of creativity and imagination and support students in establishing strong habits of mind. Through publication and community engagement, we provide students with an authentic and enthusiastic audience for their writing. Our programs provide an energizing creative outlet for students and meaningful volunteer opportunities for community members. We believe that with one-on-one attention from caring adults, students improve their academic performance, develop a sense of belonging, and discover the unique value of their voices. With this understanding in mind, we provide drop-in tutoring, field trips, after-school workshops, in-schools tutoring, help for English language learners, and assistance with student publications.

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION FOR POTTSTOWN EDUCATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR AND SUPPORT LIFE-CHANGING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN THE POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT PROMOTING THE ENHANCEMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY.

"Transforming Lives and Communities through education, coaching, and counseling."