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Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Our program, however, is about more than just sports. Special Olympics Virginia's year round programs in Health, Education and Community Building address inactivity, injustice, intolerance and social isolation by encouraging and empowering people of all abilities.  Special Olympics Virginia Inc. is the state program of Special Olympics Incorporated.

Our mission is RAD – Rising Above Disabilities! We offer awesome programs and camps for adults and children with developmental disabilities, much-deserved respite for their caregivers, and a life-changing volunteer experience for the local community.

The organization provides youth and adults an opportunity for instruction, training, recreation and competition in the sport of rowing, exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning section 501(c)3 of the I.R.S. code the program focuses on training students in the art of crew racing and teamwork the organization enters teams in numerous local, state and national crew races.

Our mission is to support and empower the individual and community by creating spaces for communion, service, and social justice. We do this by alleviating the impacts of material, emotional, and spiritual poverty through direct service, education, community building, fostering dialogue and by providing witness, sanctuary, and support. Our vision is to create engaged citizen leaders who will honor the complexities of the human spirit and work to create just and sustainable communities.

Dedicated to providing high-quality aquatics facilities and programs for families and organizations in the Santa Ynez Valley. The foundation's immediate project is to replace the existing pool located on the grounds of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, and open the new pool up to a much wider segment of our community.

Women making a difference.

To provide instruction and training at all levels of swimming to all interested youth of the northfield area. Purpose: to accomplish it's mission by striving for these four goals: 1. To assist all enrolled athletes to develop the skills inherent in the sport of swimming through expert instruction and close supervision; 2. To enhance the self-image and self-esteem of participants through positive experiences in practice sessions and competitions as appropriate; 3. To sponsor competitors in divisions appropriate to participants athletic skill and guidelines of the MSI; and to host two or more home meets each season for these competitors and others; 4. To promote swimming in the Northfield area, and to encourage NSC participants to continue their training and achievement through participation in programs at area schools.

Winding Trails, Inc. is a non-profit, organization serving people from Farmington and surrounding communities, providing year round recreational and educational activities for the enjoyment and growth of families and individuals of all ages. Winding Trails is dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of the natural woodlands and waterways that allow outdoor programming, character development, and other activities that strengthen the lives of those we serve.

The Unity Express program seeks to develop, strengthen and build character, confidence, values and positive self esteem through guidance, education, athletic training and competition for young individuals.

Our mission is to provide the adaptive sport of SCUBA Diving for the benefit of military veterans, people living with disabilities, and other special needs groups for the purposes of social interaction, life enrichment, wellness, and rehabilitation.

Founded in 1950, Children's Fairyland is a renowned storybook park dedicated to stimulating a child's imagination, creativity, and desire to learn. More than 210,000 visitors annually have access to live theatre, puppetry, storytelling, and an engaging environment that encourages language acquisition, interest in books and reading, social skills development through group play, and motor skills development through climbing, sliding and running.

New Avenues for Youth is a Portland-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and intervention of youth homelessness. Our services for young people (ages 9-25) focus on the individual—their experiences, identities, needs, and goals—and helping them make positive change in their lives.