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WeThinkBig is an independent not-for-profit organization that brings innovators across the education, business and public/private sectors to collaborate, learn and advance excellence in education and student learning. WeThinkBig is dedicated to improving educational experiences for K-12 students in greater Dane county by providing educators the inspiration, tools and partnerships they need to advance educational innovation in our region.

Founded in 2012, our shire house mission has been to create a community of and for young adults within the high functioning autism spectrum. A community where friendships and supports will be forged as our young adults begin their journey into independent living. Our residential programs and services have provided and continue to provide the supports our young adults have needed. Shire house has become a community with friendships and supports that will continue to be available to our young adults long into their adult lives.

Communities in Schools is the nation's leading dropout prevention organization. Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

The mission of the conflict center is to reduce levels of physical, verbal and emotional violence, teaching practical, nonviolent methods for dealing with conflict and anger. Founded in colorado in 1987, the organization works with individuals and groups in a variety of settings, involving them in exercises that teach communication skills, consequences, negotiation, values clarification, win-win outcomes, and problem-solving skills. Our three major program areas are school programs, organizations (including business, neighborhoods, congregations, and families), and youth at risk. We teach conflict management, anger management, and parenting. We apply three processes for individuals and groups in conflict: facilitation, mediation, and negotiation. We provide services based on a sliding fee scale and are committed to providing 50% of services to people in poverty.

Cultivating community and celebrating Appalachian heritage in a peaceful mountain setting.

To promote kindergarten readiness and strengthen family bonds in Shelby County, TN by providing age-appropriate books for all children from birth to age five

An arts & academic camp for thinkers & dreamers, making learning fun since 1982!

We believe that the strongest way to assure healthy child development is to ensure the quality of relationships each child has in the critical early years with parents, caregivers and nurturing adults. FamilyACCESS strengthens families and the community by providing programs that nurture child development, promote effective parenting skills, and support working parents. In doing so, we actively engage a racially, economically, and culturally diverse population.

The mission of East Africa Children's Hope is to support vulnerable and orphaned children in East Africa by providing access to primary, secondary and post-secondary education, with a particular emphasis on supporting charitable organizations led by East Africans.

Our mission is to educate and inspire current and future generations about the experiences and contributions of women by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the evidence of that experience. . . . Respecting and honoring all women and their experiences . . . Respecting all individuals’ beliefs, cultures and ideas . . . Inviting and encouraging participation and open dialogue from women, men and children . . . Integrity of our collection and in our presentation of women’s history . . . Diversity, cultural competence, cultural democracy and inclusion in our organizational structure . . . An organizational environment that builds and fosters open, honest, considerate communication and a spirit of cooperative problem solving, consensus and community . . . Planning, responsible decision-making, well-designed systems accountability, and fiscal responsibility . . . Enthusiasm, positive attitude, creativity, recognition, humor, commitment, support, passion, acceptance . . . Human life and human rights.

Building hope, changing lives, restoring families.

To collaborate with schools and communities to create safe and inclusive environments where all youth and adults thrive. Community Matters' programs and services create school climates in which its target population can feel safe, connected and valued which positively impacts their academic achievement levels, behavior and attendance as well as their overall health and well-being.