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The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn's mission is to positively impact a child's potential in life through play-based education.

There are two prongs to the CAMMO mission: 1.) To create music-based therapeutic programming and outlets for service members, veterans and family members, and 2.) To train and educate service members, veterans, and their families in music career opportunities, including artist development.

Founded in 2013, dreaM Endlessly is a college and career preparation non-profit that services students beginning in 8th grade through 2 years post technical certification or college graduation. Working with students in the Chicagoland and Dallas/Fort Worth areas, dreaM Endlessly's mission can be summed up in one word: dreaM. dreaM: Possibilities, Opportunities & Reality. We strive to provide college/career planning and support for all students, parents and educational institutions. Our goal is to be the premier provider of educational resources for all students, particularly those of disadvantaged backgrounds: providing tutoring, guidance/counseling and partnering with educational institutions to increase enrollment and retention rates of minority, low-income and first generation college students across the nation. dreaM Endlessly will increase college acceptance, enrollment and retention through practicum and research of 5% or better in high minority, low socio-economic and metropolitan areas across the United States via satellite locations. We will provide innovative approaches of outreach through virtual technology to provide services to students in all areas. Through dreaMing Endlessly, we will create visionary and empowered individuals equipped with the skills and knowledge of their talents to be professional leaders in their community and society as a whole.

The Little Spanish-English School serves students and families of the underserved through a comprehensive, quality and affordable private education.

Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty before it is transferred to yet another generation, by building more educated and productive communities.

Jubilee Kids’ mission is to honor our Lord and Savior by partnering with like-minded ministries to build hope and a better future for the children of Haiti.

Aumazo's mission is to empower girls in Cameroon by making high school education and vocational training a viable option for girls in rural areas. Related goals include helping graduates obtain gainful employment or higher education,and addressing water and sanitation issues in their communities. In many Africa countries, school fees, early marriage, unwanted pregnancy, socio-cultural prejudice and mandatory chores are all barriers to the educational development of young women. At Aumazo, we recognize that it is often women and girls who drive transformational economies in the developing world. If provided with educational opportunities to attend high school girls will enjoy more successful lives as young adults.

Kenya Keys unlocks the potential of students in impoverished Kenyan communities, raising awareness and bridging cultures to provide education, mentorship, leadership development and girl empowerment opportunities. In the rural Kinango District of Kenya there are many obstacles to education, but there is one organization working hard to remove those barriers for as many young Kenyans as possible. That group is Kenya Keys and its purpose is to unlock the enormous potential of young people in Kenya. Kenya Keys is a vibrant demonstration that one person really can make a big difference. In June 2005, Rinda Hayes and her daughter traveled to the remote village of Bahakwenu in the impoverished Kinango District in Kenya. Rinda was stunned by the extreme poverty she found in Bahakwenu. She was also inspired by the tenacity of the children in the village, who longed to get an education. She had never observed such a single-minded desire to learn. Perhaps no Kenyan impressed Rinda more than Joseph Mwengea, the Headmaster of Bahakwenu Primary School. Joseph is an intelligent and driven man and a determined advocate for his students. As he and Rinda met together during her first visit to his village, he pleaded with her to help him help the students of Bahakwenu. He watched bright and capable students leave primary school with little or no hope of attending secondary school due to their inability to pay the required fees. After her visit, Rinda was determined to share her stories of this community and the people who had so impressed her with her friends in the United States. She believed she could find caring American individuals and families that would be able to provide financial support for top Kenyan students, enabling these students to complete a secondary education. The Kenya Keys sponsorship program began with 14 students. Five years later it became the nonprofit organization of Kenya Keys. Kenya Keys has supported hundreds of students - to secondary school and now into college and university. And that's not all. Kenya Keys' work has expanded to include multiple worthwhile related programs. Kenya Keys works with local communities to improve educational infrastructure and resources, such as libraries, dormitories, classrooms, desks, and more. The Kenya Keys Boards of Directors (one in the U.S. and one in Kenya) also provide financial and other support to grassroots organizations run by local Kenyan community leaders and councils. Each of these components of Kenya Keys' efforts in rural Kenya is described more fully in the following section. Everything Kenya Keys does is guided by its founding principles: First, education is the primary key to unlocking potential, both for the individual and for the community. Second, cultural awareness and exchange is vital and enriching for all participants. We live in an increasingly connected world, and exposure to new cultures and ideas is key to creating understanding and appreciation for one's own culture and for the cultures of others. Third, opportunities, not handouts, are what make a lasting difference. There should be no giving of things that run out or wear out. Giving such things only increases dependency, invites discontent, and isolates the givers from the receivers. Instead, giving should empower the receiver and provide an enduring benefit. Fourth: volunteerism is fundamental to the success of an organization. Nonprofit groups run by volunteers remain strong and dynamic. Volunteerism also connects global citizens in a meaningful way. Fifth, education provides the best defense against the ranges of poverty and hopelessness, and is the greatest catalyst for change and growth. Sixth, all critical decisions should be made by local leaders and councils. Local leaders and community members know their own needs and circumstances far better than any outsider, however well-intentioned. Allowing local people to make key decisions gives them vital ownership and accountability. It also provides the opportunity for these individuals to develop crucial leadership skills. Kenyans will always find the best solutions to the deep-seated challenges in their communities. Finally, education and the development of leadership skills in today's youth is critical to building the future leaders of Kenya.

Research and Development of materials for the teaching of the "core knowledge carriculum" in American elemenary schools. 

Empowering orphans and vulnerable children through education.

The Mission Tennessee Shakespeare Company is a professional, 501(c)(3) theatre and education organization which performs the plays of William Shakespeare seasonally outdoors and indoors with partnering organizations; performs classical and Southern writers seasonally indoors and outdoors; provides innovative year-round educational and training programming; and will produce a Southern-centric new play festival: Southern Exposure. The Vision To create and sustain a classical theatre that both nurtures artists and encourages audiences to exaltation, curiosity, and wonderment; a center for the community dedicated to re-discovering our faith in life by increasing our awareness of reality and expanding our imagination through an emphasis on the performance, education, and training of William Shakespeare’s works.

We bring together those of like mind and spirit who want to make the world a better place by lifting up the work of women around the world for gender equality and social justice.