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OCAPICA was established in 1997 with the mission to build a healthier and stronger community by enhancing the well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders through inclusive partnerships in the areas of service, education, advocacy, organizing and research. These community-driven activities seek to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders in defining and controlling their lives and the future of their community.

Our mission is to change lives through accessible music education and experiences.Goals Provide music education to all ages and abilities. Improve self-esteem, communication and social skills. Reach out to underserved populations. Provide a safe, encouraging environment in which to explore music. Provide a nurturing environment to serve people with disabilities. Values We believe that music is an essential part of our lives. We believe that music develops essential life skills. We believe in nurturing creativity. We value the process of exploration and inquiry. We value the diversity of the communities we serve.

The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

At the Buck, we aim to end the threat of age-related diseases for this and future generations. We bring together the most capable and passionate scientists from a broad range of disciplines to study mechanisms of aging and to identify therapeutics that slow down aging. Our goal is to increase human health span, or the healthy years of life. Located just north of San Francisco, we are globally recognized as the pioneer and leader in efforts to target aging, the number one risk factor for serious diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, macular degeneration, heart disease, and diabetes. The Buck wants to help people live better longer. Our success will ultimately change healthcare.

Empowering the Community to Be SEEN, HEARD, AND TO ACT Our Focus at the EmpowerTHEM Collective is to provide community members with the necessary tools to have a seat at the table, to advocate for and initiate change and to develop economic power through entrepreneurship.

From the website: "The Good Deed Corps believes that a nation is made stronger when more of its citizens participate in the civic process. We encourage and inspire citizens in overlooked and under-resourced communities to register to vote, vote, and encourage their friends and family to do the same. To accomplish this, we bring food, music and passionate, knowledgeable volunteers to meet would-be voters where they are and engage them in relaxed nonpartisan conversations."

The Canadian Education Association (CEA) is a cross-Canada network of influencers in the education, research and policy, not-for-profit and business sectors conducting research, generating constructive ideas, and sharing them with educators, students, and other stakeholders. CEA is committed to: -advancing ideas that lead to greater student and teacher engagement; -teaching that inspires all students to learn; -schools that ensure both equity and excellence to meet the developmental needs of all learners in our global and changing society. CEA is seeding ideas, illuminating research, and influencing practice – for the success of every learner.

Established in 1976, Churchill Research Centre, Inc., operating as the Churchill Northern Studies Centre (CNSC) is a registered Canadian charity (CRN 10096 61 75 RP0001). Members of the local community, university researchers and government officials founded the CNSC in 1976 to promote and support northern-based research and education. While supported in part by the Manitoba Department of Advanced Education, the CNSC is neither an extension of government nor a university-owned field station. The Centre is operated by a Board of Directors, an on site administrative staff and volunteers.

The Community Education Development Association (CEDA) is a non-profit inner city community development organization that was established in 1979. CEDA strives to meet the educational needs of our community, focusing on advocacy and programming that addresses the inadequacies of the education system in serving the members of our community. We recognize that these inadequacies exist within a larger context of social and economic inequality as well as both societal and institutionalized racism and we are committed to raising awareness of this context both within and beyond the community that we serve.

"At an age when others enter their most productive years,the dancer’s career often ends." DTRC programming reflects the complete career cycle of a professional dancer. Emerging dancers are empowered with an understanding of the demands of the profession and are acquainted with the support mechanisms available to help them. Mid-career artists can develop complementary skills, receive professional career counselling and prepare in advance for retirement. Retiring artists have the financial support they need to succeed in a second career.

The objectives of Master's College and Seminary are: - To provide instruction in higher Christian education for Christian faith and practice; - To prepare students to serve with competence in full-time Christian professions both at home and abroad; - To equip students not anticipating full-time Christian service for positions of lay leadership and activity in various Christianministries; - That MCS be carried on as a Christian institute of theology and stand for the whole Scriptures as the all sufficient rule for faith and practice, adopting the Statement of Fundamental and Essential Truths approved by the PAOC.

After completing their Armenian education at Alex Manoogian School, students will have a first-hand experience of connecting with their land and people. This trip will be partnered with the very successful AGBU Discover Armenia program. This fund will aim to maximize educational opportunity for every child. As they embark on this rich and unique journey, we are confident that the students will return enriched and with a deeper connection to their Armenian roots. This educational trip will not only heighten their respect for their heritage but will also prepare tomorrow’s responsible leaders.