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Power of Work develops short, practical training programs and partnerships to help people get entry-level jobs and build careers. The group focuses on creating up-to-date training materials (initially for clinical research), resume/interview preparation and employer matching, with plans to expand services to veterans, people exiting the justice system, and those experiencing homelessness.

They are a nonprofit social enterprise providing meaningful employment and job training to women who have survived lives of trafficking, violence, and addiction. They are a survivor-run organization, offering a safe community for women in transition to grow in practical skills while restoring their lives and hearts.

from the website: "Pantheon Industries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which strives to help individuals with disabilities achieve their full potential through a variety of employment opportunities. We believe that in meaningful work lies dignity and self-worth, which is why we emphasize possibilities over limitations."

The mission of First Shift Justice Project is to empower low-income pregnant women and parents to safeguard the health and economic security of their families by asserting their workplace rights.

A non-partisan, non-profit organization 501(c)(3) based in Washington, DC that invests in the orange economy by supporting the arts, education, and entrepreneurship to catalyze economic development and stimulate a sustainable economic development. Friends of Puerto Rico is the bridge between educational and cultural communities in Puerto Rico and its diaspora.

Their purpose is to offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty. Dress for Success is part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures.

1812ada provides education, employment advocacy and transitional planning. They are dedicated to assisting our members with identifying the necessary resources needed to succeed in schools and the workplace. They are devoted to assisting our members to ensure that they receive their reasonable accommodation as specified by their medical professionals.

Magdalene Omaha/Thistle Lights is a survivor-led program of healing, recovery, and economic empowerment for women who experienced sex trafficking/prostitution, violence, and addiction. Our two-year residential recovery program offers long-term housing, access to comprehensive trauma-informed care, legal support, and educational assistance for our residents. Residents also gain employment experience through Thistle Lights, our survivor-led small business which features hand-made products designed and crafted with love by a survivor.

Their mission is to enable African-Americans and other disadvantaged persons to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights

Advances a worker-led movement to end gender violence and envisions worker leaders creating safe, just workplaces and stable economic futures.

Youth With Faces gives youth in the juvenile justice system a second chance to be more than a faceless statistic. We all know making poor choices is part of growing up. But for incarcerated youth, the poverty and dysfunction that led to their mistakes create a cycle of crime difficult for any teen to overcome alone. This is why we are here, every day without fail, with respect, accountability and belief in their potential. We help Dallas County youth change doing time into a time to learn and practice critical character lessons and work skills. As a result, they significantly reduce their chances of returning to custody and can build a new identity – as a capable young person with a contribution to make.

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