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Established in 1992, the Black Women in Sport Foundation, or BWSF, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase the involvement of black women and girls in all aspects of sport, including athletics, coaching and administration. BWSF’s work, however, is not limited to black women and girls. It enrolls girls and boys in the programs conducted throughout the city of Philadelphia and surrounding areas. It facilitates the involvement of women of color in every aspect of sport in the United States and around the world, through the "hands-on" development and management of grass roots level outreach programs.

Empower local communities to promote prevention and early detection of colon cancer and to provide support to those affected.

"Making the real Jesus non-ignorable in our city and far beyond"

The mission of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Affiliated Corporations is to lead in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of cancer through programs of excellence in cost-effective research, education, outreach and patient care.

Food For Thought's mission is to foster health and healing with food and compassion.

Outfest protects our past, showcases our present and nurtures our future by fostering artistic expression of gender, sexuality, and LGBTQ culture and its transformative social impact on the world. Their mission aims to create visibility to diverse LGBTQIA+ stories and empowers storytellers, building empathy to drive meaningful social change. Founded by UCLA students in 1982, Outfest is the leading organization that promotes equality by creating, sharing and protecting LGBT stories on the screen. Outfest builds community by connecting diverse populations to discover, discuss and celebrate stories of LGBT lives. Over the past three decades, Outfest has showcased thousands of films from around the world to audiences of nearly a million, educated and mentored hundreds of emerging filmmakers and protected more than 20,000 LGBT films and videos.

THE TOWER FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE PHILANTHROPY AMONG SJSU ALUMNI AND FRIENDS BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, RELIABLE, AND RESPONSIVE CHARITABLE GIVING SERVICES, DONOR STEWARDSHIP, AND ACCURATE ACCOUNTING FOR ALL GIFTS.

Our vision is to foster an inclusive world for children with disabilities. Our mission creates play, dignity and social equity for children with disabilities through inclusive playgrounds and education programs that unite children of all abilities. Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration has grown into a powerful network of 80 inclusive, sensory and literacy-rich playgrounds throughout the world. Our Together, We Are Able education program is in over 67 countries and transforms the playgrounds into classrooms where children with and without disabilities learn to see beyond their differences.

Saint David's is an elementary school for boys of all faiths whose parents seek a school program rooted in the moral and theological traditions of the Catholic Church. Pupils are admitted to Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Eight. The school is located at Twelve East Eighty-ninth Street in Manhattan. 

Convent of the Sacred Heart combines an outstanding academic experience with an environment that nurtures the heart, mind and spirit of its young women. We offer a rigorous and challenging curricular program for young women from pre-k through grade 12. The intertwining of intellect and soul is the essence of a Sacred Heart education. Inherent in what makes Sacred Heart unique is a rich history that began at the turn of the 19th century. In 1800, St. Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in France, with the singular and revolutionary goal of educating women. Her vision of personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom continues to guide us today. Convent of the Sacred Heart at 91st Street is part of a worldwide Network of Sacred Heart schools. Our Goals and Criteria, derived from St. Madeleine Sophie?s original concept of an ideal education, form the framework of our educational philosophy. As they have for 200 years, Sacred Heart women positively influence the world by thinking critically, acting with courage and compassion, and manifesting an informed and lively faith.

LIFT’s mission is to help community members achieve economic stability and well-being. They are working to establish a new standard for holistic and enduring solutions in our country’s fight against poverty.

SAMS is a global medical relief organization that is working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria and beyond to save lives and alleviate suffering. SAMS proudly provides dignified medical care to every patient in need. Our mission is dedicated to delivering life-saving services, revitalizing health systems during crises, and promoting medical education via a network of humanitarians in Syria, the US, and beyond. Our vision is to strengthen the future of Syria's healthcare, delivering dignified medical relief where needed, fortified by a dedicated medical community