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Based on the premise that the children we serve are inherently competent, capable, and strong, St. Mary’s Child Center: · Impacts pre-school children in poverty -- who are at life and learning risk -- with the highest quality cognitive, creative, social, physical, and emotional learning experiences that will transition into a foundation for lifelong success. · Integrates highly effective professional educators with a proven learning philosophy. · Uses qualitative measures to show impact. · Is accountable to the children and families served, stakeholders and contributors, and the early childhood learning community..

The Seany Foundation exists to improve the lives of children, teens and young adults affected by cancer through programs that bring hope and happiness to kids with cancer and their families.

Friends of Outdoor School is dedicated to preserving the Outdoor School (ODS) experience for all Oregon students regardless of a student's ability, experience, income or family background. We do this by raising funds, gathering volunteers, and building community partnerships on behalf of outdoor school.

AMP!'s mission is to connect students and mentors through school-based mentoring to amplify perspectives on what can be. Our goal is to create self-confidence, stimulate learning, and encourage career discovery for middle school youths in the Richmond region.

Minds Matter connects drive and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.We believe a students zip code shouldnt limit their opportunities for college or life. No matter where our students are from, they have strong visions for where they want to go. We work every day to deliver progressive and tailored programs that empower dreams, cultivate growth, and tackle challenges. Because college shouldnt be a barrier it should be a beginning.We specialize in creating equitable access to higher education, but our true goal is to eliminate systemic inequities and create long-term impact for our students, their families, and society.

Girl scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Bridging gaps in information and infrastructure to work for an education for all.

The mission of Joyful Mind Project, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is to increase the well-being of youth, families, and school communities through the practice of secular mindfulness. With a whole-child perspective, Joyful Mind Project offers mindfulness education to schools and families in Sonoma County and the surrounding area. Program content includes the mindful schools curriculum and traditional contemplative practices adapted for broader secular use. Attunement to seasonal rhythms is also utilized to help foster consistent practice beginning in early childhood and as prevention of health-risk behavior in adolescence.

The Growing Leaders Initiative is a 501c3 organization that exists to provide habitudes (character-based, student-leadership development) to schools that cannot afford to purchase programs for their students. In both urban and rural environments, students are confined emotionally, behaviorally, and spiritually. In some places, students never leave a 9-block radius or a 9-mile radius from their home. They don’t leave the familiar because they’re never given the opportunity. We want to change that. We want to broaden their vision, and help them take bigger risks, think bigger thoughts, and pursue bigger goals. We want to enable them to become the best version of themselves.

Wilderness Works' mission is to empower and enrich disadvantaged and at-risk children living in urban Atlanta with year-round experiential education, recreation and outdoor adventure.

Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida is an accredited and award-winning not-for-profit association founded in 1991 by parents of children with Down syndrome. It has grown from a few families to over 1,500 individuals with DS and their families. We serve families in an area of over 10 counties with help from more than 17,000 friends, professionals, volunteers and other supporters. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors. More than 50% of our board members have family members with Down syndrome. DSACF is the leading voice for all individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We offer hope, encouragement and acceptance through advocacy, education and awareness as we guide individuals with down syndrome through life’s transitions. Together, we create a Central Florida community composed of and dedicated to individuals with Down syndrome – and those who love them – so that each may realize their potential.