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New Directions believes that people who have disabilities deserve the same opportunities in life that others expect and enjoy. Our profoundly enriching travel programs expand the self-esteem of every traveler. Whole new worlds of understanding open for both participants and the general population. Through these unique programs, people with disabilities are increasingly understood, appreciated and accepted as important and contributing members of our world. Changing the way the world views disability— one adventure at a time.

To increase positive awareness of Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.

The Ruth Ellis Center (REC), incorporated in 1999, is a youth social services agency with a mission “to provide short-term and long-term residential safe space and support services for runaway, homeless, and at-risk lesbian, gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.” As LGBTQ youth continue to be disproportionately affected by homelessness, the Ruth Ellis Center remains dedicated to ensuring that these vulnerable youth and young adults receive the services and inherent protections available to all citizens. While the Center emphasizes serving LGBTQ youth who are often ostracized, shamed, and denied services by other agencies, no youth, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation is turned away or denied services

The Home's mission is to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. Each year, our community-based programs and residences meet the needs of more than 15,000 diverse youngsters and family members. These children are often society’s most vulnerable, victims of trauma, violence or shattered family lives. We ensure their emotional, social, educational and physical well- being from birth to age 26 through a dedicated team of professionals and a wide range of critical services. As a result, disadvantaged kids have safe surroundings, loving relationships and a secure path toward tomorrow.

SBP solves the challenges facing at-risk communities by bringing the rigor of business and innovation to reduce risk, create resilient communities and streamline recovery.SBP works across the disaster preparedness and recovery continuum to drive direct impact and by sharing knowledge, people and funding. By taking a holistic approach, SBP shrinks the time between disaster and recovery in three intersecting ways—advocate, build and prepare.SBP advocates for policy and system change and advises state and local leaders to run disaster recovery programs more efficiently and effectively to create transformational change and scale impact.SBP builds resilient communities efficiently and effectively.SBP prepares individuals, communities and organizations to mitigate risk and speed recovery.

Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Our vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid.

Gilda's Club Madison creates a community of free emotional support, cancer education, and hope for children and adults with any cancer diagnosis and those who care for them.

To help people find the way to emotional health through faith-based, individual and group coaching and counseling. Your gift will make it possible for us to provide help to those who might not otherwise be able to afford it. Dr. Vinnie Cappetta

AWOM hosts support groups for individuals who have lost a loved one in both Miami and New York called Time Talks. In addition, we host Halloween parties for both Miami Children's Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, as well as provide meals for over 200 families at Olsen Middle School. During Christmas time, AWOM hosts a toy drive for families in need. Most importantly, AWOM has expanded into a direction for future female leaders with AWOM Girls Club at Olsen Middle School.

Improve the health and well-being of children by providing comprehensive, family-centered health care and committing to the highest level of clinical and psychosocial care, and to research, academic and service excellence.

Bridge21 Park City recognizes the isolation crisis individuals with disabilities face while approaching adulthood. There are not enough Neurodiverse Housing options that provide supported amenities. We believe Park City and Summit County are ready to build a more inclusive community and Bridge21 is building a network of bridges connecting individuals with disabilities to local housing. Ultimately, Bridge21 aims to build a Neurodiverse Co-Housing neighborhood. Our first house will be open for residents May 1, 2025.

AWAKENING THE SPIRIT AND HEALING WILD HEARTS THROUGH ART. With the understanding that art is inherently healing our mission is to support the Adults, Families and Children of Denver in having access to art and healing. Our hope is that our patrons will see themselves authentically and move forward with their dreams through art, creative expression and experience holistic wellness. Let us help you with the challenges that prevent you from enjoying and being present in your life. We believe that healing begins with taking care of your whole being...