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VISION: Media anchor of a diverse and connected community MISSION: Educate, engage, entertain and inspire through the power of public media

DAWSON PLACE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER IS A GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS RESPONDING TO THE CONCERNS OF CHILD ABUSE. WE ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING KIDS, SEEKING JUSTICE, AND PROMOTING HEALTHY FAMILIES. WE COORDINATE MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESPONSES TO CHILD PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE.

Our mission is to support public education in the Portland area by providing free school supplies to students in need. We do this because we believe that every child deserves school supplies and has the right to a quality education regardless of their family’s income or racial/ethnic identity. Our ultimate goal is to level the playing field so every child has access to the tools that allow them to achieve academic success and feel confident. The program delivery model achieves additional goals through community engagement and by keeping supplies out of the waste stream.

School on Wheels of Massachusetts’ (SOWMA) mission is to support the academic, social and emotional growth of students impacted by homelessness. Our vision is for all students to have the support necessary to be successful in school and achieve a productive future that will help end the cycle of homelessness.Our 3 “Pathways to Student Success” (One-on-One Tutoring Program, Bridge Program and Tools for School) give at risk students the opportunity to reach their full potential --- by being a consistent presence in their lives, by building their belief in themselves and by increasing their competencies to succeed in school. Since 2004, SOWMA has tutored 3,200+ students, celebrated 39 college graduations and distributed 31,000+ customized backpacks.

GLISI's mission is to uplift school leaders > transform mindsets and action > create vibrant cultures of innovation > build excellent and equitable schools. We believe teachers are the key to creating learning environments that support every student, regardless of neighborhood, family income or race. To achieve this vision, GLISI works with teams of educators from school districts to craft strong leaders in education who have the will, skill, and courage to disrupt the status quo and create excellent and equitable learning environments for all. In the past five years alone, GLISI has served more than 80 school districts and more than 7,000 Georgia teachers who influence the lives of over 1.7 million students across our state.

Our mission is to Identify, Connect, and Empower women veterans through social, professional and personal connections. We do this by utilizing electronic and live networking across communities, across the United States and internationally. Technology and collaboration have been tools to firmly anchor and connect an otherwise invisible nation of women who have served with those who are serving and those who are preparing to serve in the military.

To transform the way that individuals and our culture experience loss.

to enrich student learning experiences through high-quality, inclusive, and accessible music education both in-school and after-school.

Our organization's mission is to maximize the potential of at-risk, inner-city, youth to become law-abiding citizens by offering dynamic education, music, and civic engagement programming.

FRIENDS OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF TOLEDO IS ORGANIZED FOR FUNDRAISING. PROCEEDS FROM FUNDRAISERS GO TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF TOLEDO AND THE TOLEDO NEWSBOYS' ASSOCIATION. THESE ENTITIES ARE NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES COMMITTED TO ENABLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

We are building a worldwide community of kind, compassionate and empowered young people. Our vision is a safe and peaceful world where all people respect and care for each other and our planet. Kids for Peace serves as a model and inspiration for creating this reality with children leading the way, not only for today, but for generations to come. Our motto is "Kindness Matters".

IAHV offers programs to reduce stress and develop leaders so that human values can flourish in people and communities. We foster the daily practice of human values – a sense of connectedness and respect for all people and the natural environment, an attitude of non-violence, and an ethic of social service. Our programs enhance clarity of mind, shift attitudes and behaviors, and develop leaders and communities that are resilient, responsible, and inspired.