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SOSMentor’s mission is to decrease the alarming rate of childhood obesity and related illnesses by educating underserved youth in health, nutrition and fitness while motivating them to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

It is the mission of Many Mansions to develop and maintain quality affordable housing and to provide services that enrich the lives of our residents, uplifting the community. We envision a vibrant, inclusive community where everyone has access to affordable housing and the support needed to thrive.

Genesis School offers creative approaches to learning by adapting to each student's needs. We are committed to fostering a welcoming learning environment for young people to support their efforts and aspirations, while celebrating their value and endless potential. Our core beliefs: * We are committed to academic achievement and excellence in education. * Students deserve a fresh start on their educational journey. * Learning structures should be adaptable to meet individual needs. * Effective education requires a partnership between school and parent. * Effective learning requires appropriate resources and qualified staff. * Caring, qualified teachers and a specialized staff can make all the difference in turning a young person's life around. Our responsibility is vast because Genesis Promise Academy is the only charter school in the Kansas City area serving at-risk and high-risk inner city youth during those vulnerable years, grades kindergarten - 8. We know how to address the special needs of young people and have been doing so for over 30 years. We have a proven track record. And when we are successful keeping young people in school, we help fortify the community's skill base and enhance family cohesiveness.

Scholarship America's mission is to mobilize communities, through scholarships and educational support, to make postsecondary success possible for all students.

Think Small has been dedicated since 1971 to raising the standard of early childhood care and education for children and is now a preeminent early childhood organization serving the state of Minnesota and nation.

City Kids Wilderness Project is a non-profit organization founded on the belief that providing enriching life experiences for DC children can enhance their lives, the lives of their families and the greater community.

To promote, build, and strengthen lifelong bonds between youth and Israel through study of the history and culture of the people of Israel.

826LA is dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. 826LA's services are structured around the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention and that strong writing skills are fundamental to students' future success. With this approach and objective in mind, 826LA provides in-school tutoring, assistance with student publications, after-school tutoring, workshops, and help for English language learners. All programs are free, and the overriding goal is to help our students find their voice and give them the power to express that voice with creativity and confidence.

The mission of the Asheville City Schools Foundation is to collaborate with our community to do whatever it takes for all ACS students to thrive.

Oneworld now! was founded in Seattle, Washington in 2002. At that time, we launched a pilot program at Ingraham High School in North Seattle with just 12 students. Since then, own expanded to include students from every high school in the Seattle public school district and has served over 1,500 youth, most of whom are low-income and youth of color in the Seattle area. In addition, own expanded its full program to James Campbell high school, the largest public high school in Hawai‘i, in 2010. an innovative model underserved youth have historically had the least access to international learning opportunities. Oneworld now! Is making a significant difference in our students’ lives. Own was a pioneer when it was founded in a post-9/11 climate, yet our mission and vision seem just as critical today as it was back then! Own has been recognized as “one of the nation’s most innovative after school programs” by the jack kent cooke foundation, and the own founder, kristin hayden, was elected as an ashoka fellow for recognizing “innovative solutions and the potential to change patterns across society. ” own’s award-winning program model in seattle and hawai‘i offers a new and integrated approach to developing the next generation of global leaders. oneworld now! Is an award-winning and innovative social venture that exists to develop the next generation of global leaders. Own is committed to providing critical language skills, leadership training, and study abroad opportunities to underserved youth. We are innovative in that we are one of the only programs in the nation that spends at least one year preparing youth by providing language and leadership training to ensure their success abroad focuses on providing access to study abroad opportunities to mostly low-income youth and students of color teaches arabic, chinese and korean, three strategically important languages that are not typically offered in american public schools offer an integrated and holistic program of language, leadership, and study abroad increased access to critical language learning during and after school increased access to study abroad opportunities, especially to underserved youth promoting the “gap year” for all american youth to consider spending a year abroad volunteering and studying languages between high school and college oneworld now! Is developing global leaders by supporting our youth in being successful in all areas of their lives. Beyond the language, leadership, and study abroad program, own supports youth through mentorship, college prep, and networking for scholarships, internships, and career opportunities. Our passionate and committed staff, teachers, and volunteers reflect the oneworld now! Students, who inspire us every day. Together we are all working towards creating a world that acknowledges how we are all connected and all responsible for each other’s well-being. We are…oneworld…and the time to contribute positively is now! . oneworld now! ‘s vision is to increase access to international opportunities, namely critical language studies, leadership development, and study abroad to all american youth. Our award-winning program in seattle, washington demonstrates the successful implementation of our innovative program model of language, leadership, and study abroad for underserved youth, who have historically had the least access to these life-changing opportunities. Own works with students, teachers, parents, school districts, college and universities, and communities nationwide to support this vision.

Mater Ecclesiae Academy provides parents with curriculum and pacing guides which they may use throughout the week in homeschooling their children. Then, once per week, Mater Ecclesiae Academy conducts class sessions to provide the students with collective learning opportunities and a setting which supports their academic, social, and spiritual development. Our goal in providing this support is that the homeschool experience may fit naturally into the lives of both the parents and children: that the parents know they are implementing a systematic curriculum for their children while the children learn that homeschooling is a legitimate way in which they and other children receive an education.

Dumyon is Korean for “rare/uncommon”, our goal is to unlock individual potential through martial arts to our community members with mental and physical limitations.