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Transforming lives through the power of work, Goodwill Southern California (GSC) serves people with disabilities or other vocational challenges, as well as businesses, by providing education, training, work experience and job placement services. Each year, GSC prepares and places thousands of individuals into sustainable employment through programs and services offered at three campuses, a Communiy Enrichment Center, eight Career Resource Centers, three WorkSource Centers, seven Youth and two Veteran Employment Programs throughout Los Angeles (north of Rosecrans Ave.), Riverside and San Bernardino counties. GSC supports its mission of “Transforming lives through the Power of Work” with proceeds generated from 79 retail stores and 44 attended donation centers.

We're a Detroit-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the homeless community. We hire homeless women from local shelters to become full time seamstresses. These women manufacture a coat that transforms into a sleeping bag, which is then given out to homeless individuals living on the streets at no cost to them. We believe in giving second chances to those who want it, and providing warmth to those who need it.

Since 1895, we’ve provided adoption services to expectant mothers and families. Providence Place creates a space where people are accepted and have the support to take the lead on transforming their own story.

Founded in 1817, the American School for the Deaf is the country's oldest and Connecticut's only educational organization exclusively devoted to serving the deaf community. A private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, ASD provides comprehensive educational services for deaf and deaf with special needs infants, children, youth, adults and their families. The school is located on a 54-acre, 14-building campus in West Hartford, Connecticut. The mission of the American School for the Deaf is to provide a comprehensive program for the development of the intellect and the enhancement of the quality of life for the deaf and hard of hearing community by serving as a multi-purpose institution furnishing educational and vocational programs for deaf children, youth, adults and their families.

Career Gear builds strong families and communities by empowering men who are low-income to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency.

We are on a mission to connect veterans with under-resourced communities. The Mission Continues empowers veterans to continue their service, and empowers communities with veteran talent, skills and preparedness to generate visible impact.

Founded in 2008, The Encouraging Place creates environments of support and encouragement for women, families & the community. We do so through our summer camp for women, the creative arts ministry, the Pride for Parents Christmas Store and Safehouse (a safe place for conversations & forums for the purpose of racial understanding, equality and reconciliation).

Empower and teach veterans how to be socially responsible entrepreneurs.

The mission of Brain Injury Services, Inc. is to improve the lives of people who are affected by brain injury through community-based services, education and advocacy. The purpose of adapt clubhouse is to encourage an atmosphere of many possibilities and provide an environment where members work together supporting and encouraging each other. Members gain vocation skills, increase their level of independence, and social skills. Staff and members work together in a cooperative work ordered day experience.

The advanced training program at Hire Level Ministry is focused on the individual attainment of sustainable wage employment. Upon successful completion of our program, participants have the opportunity to qualify for continued education scholarship funding. These scholarships are used to train for lifetime vocations. The program at hire level ministry includes wellness, computer skills, and leadership topics that are taught one night a week for 6 months. Additionally, the youth program runs simultaneously and covers the same topics. Any youth, kindergarten or older, living with an adult participant is welcome to join the youth program.

New Horizons empowers individuals with special needs to fulfill their dreams. Through partnerships, community outreach, and advocacy, we create a brighter future in which the people we serve are accepted by, participate in, and add value to the community.

To provide structured transitional housing & employment assistance to adult males (and females later in 2016) released from substance abuse treatment & penal institutions.