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Education and skills training for needy children and disabled of Afghanistan.

Founded in 1974, Homeward Bound of Marin strives to end homelessness in our community with training, housing and hope. Our programs range from emergency shelter to permanent supportive housing for families and individuals, combined with services like counseling and job training that help residents build a sustainable, independent future. We also operate several social enterprise businesses, including production of Wagster Treats dog biscuits and The Key Room event venue, that offer hands-on work experience to students and graduates while earning revenue to support our programs. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Homeward Bound plans to open 50 new units of housing for veterans and people moving back into the workforce.

Founded in 1992, Suited for Change empowers women by increasing their employment and job retention potential. We are the area's leading nonprofit for women in need of professional attire, mentoring, and job-readiness education. Through these services, we help women achieve financial independence. All Suited for Change services are available at no cost and by referral to local women in need.

To achieve freedom from want, fear, and injustice for people marginalized by poverty, displacement, or situations of vulnerability by developing and providing a continuum of services that meet basic needs, build strengths, safeguard human rights, and provide opportunities for positive change.

La Casa Norte's mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. We provide access to stable housing and deliver comprehensive services that act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities.

The mission of Dress for Success New Orleans is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Restoring communities through compassionate youth programs and coffee businesses.

Women Giving Back supports women and children in crisis on a first step to stability by providing quality clothing and diaper assistance at no cost, assisted by a caring and committed community.

LAANE is a leading advocacy organization dedicated to building a new economy grounded in good jobs and a healthy environment. Combining research, innovative public policy and organizing of broad alliances, LAANE engages in projects that will result in good jobs, thriving communities, racial equity, and a healthy environment. We strive for a society where people have power over their own lives and a voice in civic life, living wages, healthcare, and dignity on the job, where they live in environmentally healthy communities with safe and decent housing, good schools, clean air and clean water, and other basic necessities, and where corporations are held accountable for providing benefits to the community.    

SUPPORT OF TORAH SCHOLARS

TO OFFER PROCESS-DRIVEN CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS SERVING CHICAGO AND THE NORTH SHORE SUBURBS, AND TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS WITH A CREATIVE OUTLET & A WELCOMING PROFESSIONAL SPACE, MAKING INDUSTRY-GRADE TRAINING ACCESSIBLE TO ANY STUDENT.

We inspire hope in women and older adults for a joyful and fulfilling future. We do this by teaching women the skills they need to earn living-wage careers in the construction trades, and by providing hands-on training through our repair and renovation work for older adults who want to safely and comfortably age-in-place in their own homes.