TechLit AfricaBuilding Computer Labs In Rural African Schools Our mission is to foster digital literacy. There is a surplus of technology in America and scarcity in rural Africa. We bridge the gap by repurposing laptops and tech equipment to build computer labs in rural African schools. We believe that everybody should live on a level playing field and that the adoption of technology is the most effective equalizer. Our vision is that every child is able to access and leverage modern tools to learn and ...
New Sector AllianceFellowship Programs To Empower Leaders To Thrive In The Future Of Work New Sector Alliance’s mission is to accelerate social change by strengthening organizations and developing leaders to thrive in the future of work. In cross-sector partnerships with philanthropic funders, nonprofits, and private corporations, our fellowship programs bring together cohorts of highly-motivated, mission-driven professionals committed to making a difference. Employing future-focused practices such as design-t...
Female StrongBuilding Confidence In Middle And High School Girls To Create Future Leaders Female Strong offers hands-on programs, mentorship, and experiences that build confidence in middle and high school girls to propel them to become future leaders. From personal growth workshops to academic scholarships to business development programs, Female Strong empowers young women with the skills to realize their full potential and preempt the inequities that exist for women in today’s workplace. Our flagshi...
SkyARTFree Art Programs For Young People With creativity at the center of everything we do, SkyART provides free, safe, and open spaces where young people are empowered, nurtured, and connected through art. Through our studio, school, and community programs, as well as our multi-city-block artists garden, we provide students the space to demonstrate their voice, personal expression, and freedom of choice. Founded by Sarah Ward in a small rented studio, SkyART now has a six-thousand-square-foot f...
Urban InitiativesYouth Development Through The Power Of Sports And Play Urban Initiatives' (UI) mission is to use sports and play to empower Chicago's youth to achieve academic success, develop social-emotional skills, and build social capital through our network of students, faculty, and community members. From kindergarten through high school and beyond, we engage youth through sports and play to teach teamwork, peer mentorship, and personal development. Founded by two Chicago Public Schools teac...
Nellie’s Champions For KidsProviding Financial And Emotional Support For Kids Fighting Cancer And Their Families Nellie’s Champions For Kids (NC4K) supports pediatric cancer patients and their families who are living or receiving treatment in the state of Ohio. We fulfill our mission by providing: Financial Support (mortgage payments, payment of utility bills, grocery gift cards, etc.); Emotional Support (support for families to lift their spirits, including snack bags and dinners at the hospital, care packages, and s...
Conscious CapitalismMovement Of Business Leaders Dedicated To Improving The Practice And Perception Of Capitalism Conscious Capitalism is a nonprofit organization that supports a global community of business leaders dedicated to elevating humanity through business. We provide mid-market executives with innovative and inspiring experiences designed to level-up their business operations and collectively demonstrate capitalism as a powerful force for good when practiced consciously. Existing to achieve a higher pu...
Kenneth Young CenterCommunity Support Services For Mental Health, Senior Care, LGBTQ+, And Substance Use The Kenneth Young Center (KYC) provides comprehensive support services to help people navigate life’s challenges through personalized prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Through more than thirty-five programs, KYC fosters healthier communities by offering no-cost therapy for mental health issues, support services for seniors and their caregivers, healthy choices education for youth, safe spa...
Gabriel’s LightYouth Suicide Awareness And Prevention Our mission is to prevent youth suicide through education, cyber safety, and kindness campaigns. Carol and Brendan Deely founded Gabriel’s Light in honor of their son who died by suicide at age 12 after feeling bullied and alone at school. In honor of Gabe and all those lost to suicide, they share their journey with the hope that others may learn and grow from their tragedy. Through outreach, programs, partnerships, and funding, they raise awareness...
Lighthouse MIBuilding Equitable Communities That Alleviate Poverty Through Food, Shelter, And Housing Our mission is to address the immediate needs of people in crisis, provide long-term housing and economic solutions for households served, and create systemic change in affordable housing gaps throughout Oakland County. We address the immediate, emergency needs of community members by quickly providing housing, over-the-phone crisis resolution and referrals, and drop-in centers in Pontiac and Clarkston...
Franciscan OutreachShelter, Healthy Meals, And Compassionate Care For People Who Are Confronting Homelessness In Chicago The mission of Franciscan Outreach is to affirm the dignity of individuals who are marginalized and homeless in order to empower them to gain the stability to transition into permanent housing. Every day, we offer healthy meals to those who are hungry, a warm bed for those who need shelter, vital case management for those who need guidance, and access to critical resources for those who ne...
GardeneersSchool Gardening For Food And Health Equity Gardeneers builds school and community gardens and farms in Chicago neighborhoods that have historically lacked equitable access to fresh produce. Through hands-on learning, children in kindergarten through twelfth grade experience every aspect of growing their own food. Our programs allow children to connect with nature, grow and harvest their own fruits and vegetables, and learn about nutrition and healthy food choices. In partnership with scho...
Syrian Community NetworkSocial Service Agency For Refugees And Immigrants Syrian Community Network (SCN) works alongside immigrants and refugees, with care, through needs-based case management, education, and immigration services. While SCN was born out of the Syrian refugee crisis, our programs are open to refugees and immigrants of any religion, ethnicity, immigration status, or sexual orientation, at no cost to them. We envision an Illinois where immigrants and refugees feel safe, welcome, and supported in the...
UNSUGARCOATED MediaCreating Social Impact, Empathy, And Connection Through Storytelling UNSUGARCOATED Media creates positive social change by empowering people struggling with adversity and challenges through honest, compassionate storytelling. To us, UNSUGARCOATED means talking honestly about the realities of one’s trauma and hardship. We use podcasting, print publication, live events, and digital media to produce powerful humanizing stories that inspire empathy and understanding, end isolation, and build c...
Juvenile Protective AssociationCommunity-Based Mental Health Care For Children, Caregivers, And Educators The Juvenile Protective Association (JPA) envisions a world where no child ever has to struggle alone. We work to achieve this goal by bringing compassionate, innovative mental health resources directly to children in need and the adults who support them. Through our therapeutic programs and services, we're helping kids in Chicago's underserved neighborhoods navigate trauma and reach their fullest potential ...
Gay For GoodMobilizing LGBTQ+ Volunteers And Allies Through Service Projects Gay For Good (G4G) provides training and resources to diverse community leaders who plan and lead inclusive volunteer experiences for LGBTQ+ people, allies, and others to volunteer together, network, and have fun. We believe in the power of service and working hand in hand with community partners to increase LGBTQ+ visibility, cultivate understanding, and unite people across their differences, while helping the environment, a...
TechLit Africa
Building Computer Labs In Rural African Schools Our mission is to foster digital literacy. There is a surplus of technology in America and scarcity in rural Africa. We bridge the gap by repurposing laptops and tech equipment to build computer labs in rural African schools. We believe that everybody should live on a level playing field and that the adoption of technology is the most effective equalizer. Our vision is that every child is able to access and leverage modern tools to learn and ...
New Sector Alliance
Fellowship Programs To Empower Leaders To Thrive In The Future Of Work New Sector Alliance’s mission is to accelerate social change by strengthening organizations and developing leaders to thrive in the future of work. In cross-sector partnerships with philanthropic funders, nonprofits, and private corporations, our fellowship programs bring together cohorts of highly-motivated, mission-driven professionals committed to making a difference. Employing future-focused practices such as design-t...
Female Strong
Building Confidence In Middle And High School Girls To Create Future Leaders Female Strong offers hands-on programs, mentorship, and experiences that build confidence in middle and high school girls to propel them to become future leaders. From personal growth workshops to academic scholarships to business development programs, Female Strong empowers young women with the skills to realize their full potential and preempt the inequities that exist for women in today’s workplace. Our flagshi...
SkyART
Free Art Programs For Young People With creativity at the center of everything we do, SkyART provides free, safe, and open spaces where young people are empowered, nurtured, and connected through art. Through our studio, school, and community programs, as well as our multi-city-block artists garden, we provide students the space to demonstrate their voice, personal expression, and freedom of choice. Founded by Sarah Ward in a small rented studio, SkyART now has a six-thousand-square-foot f...
Urban Initiatives
Youth Development Through The Power Of Sports And Play Urban Initiatives' (UI) mission is to use sports and play to empower Chicago's youth to achieve academic success, develop social-emotional skills, and build social capital through our network of students, faculty, and community members. From kindergarten through high school and beyond, we engage youth through sports and play to teach teamwork, peer mentorship, and personal development. Founded by two Chicago Public Schools teac...
Nellie’s Champions For Kids
Providing Financial And Emotional Support For Kids Fighting Cancer And Their Families Nellie’s Champions For Kids (NC4K) supports pediatric cancer patients and their families who are living or receiving treatment in the state of Ohio. We fulfill our mission by providing: Financial Support (mortgage payments, payment of utility bills, grocery gift cards, etc.); Emotional Support (support for families to lift their spirits, including snack bags and dinners at the hospital, care packages, and s...
Conscious Capitalism
Movement Of Business Leaders Dedicated To Improving The Practice And Perception Of Capitalism Conscious Capitalism is a nonprofit organization that supports a global community of business leaders dedicated to elevating humanity through business. We provide mid-market executives with innovative and inspiring experiences designed to level-up their business operations and collectively demonstrate capitalism as a powerful force for good when practiced consciously. Existing to achieve a higher pu...
Kenneth Young Center
Community Support Services For Mental Health, Senior Care, LGBTQ+, And Substance Use The Kenneth Young Center (KYC) provides comprehensive support services to help people navigate life’s challenges through personalized prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Through more than thirty-five programs, KYC fosters healthier communities by offering no-cost therapy for mental health issues, support services for seniors and their caregivers, healthy choices education for youth, safe spa...
Gabriel’s Light
Youth Suicide Awareness And Prevention Our mission is to prevent youth suicide through education, cyber safety, and kindness campaigns. Carol and Brendan Deely founded Gabriel’s Light in honor of their son who died by suicide at age 12 after feeling bullied and alone at school. In honor of Gabe and all those lost to suicide, they share their journey with the hope that others may learn and grow from their tragedy. Through outreach, programs, partnerships, and funding, they raise awareness...
Lighthouse MI
Building Equitable Communities That Alleviate Poverty Through Food, Shelter, And Housing Our mission is to address the immediate needs of people in crisis, provide long-term housing and economic solutions for households served, and create systemic change in affordable housing gaps throughout Oakland County. We address the immediate, emergency needs of community members by quickly providing housing, over-the-phone crisis resolution and referrals, and drop-in centers in Pontiac and Clarkston...
Franciscan Outreach
Shelter, Healthy Meals, And Compassionate Care For People Who Are Confronting Homelessness In Chicago The mission of Franciscan Outreach is to affirm the dignity of individuals who are marginalized and homeless in order to empower them to gain the stability to transition into permanent housing. Every day, we offer healthy meals to those who are hungry, a warm bed for those who need shelter, vital case management for those who need guidance, and access to critical resources for those who ne...
Gardeneers
School Gardening For Food And Health Equity Gardeneers builds school and community gardens and farms in Chicago neighborhoods that have historically lacked equitable access to fresh produce. Through hands-on learning, children in kindergarten through twelfth grade experience every aspect of growing their own food. Our programs allow children to connect with nature, grow and harvest their own fruits and vegetables, and learn about nutrition and healthy food choices. In partnership with scho...
Syrian Community Network
Social Service Agency For Refugees And Immigrants Syrian Community Network (SCN) works alongside immigrants and refugees, with care, through needs-based case management, education, and immigration services. While SCN was born out of the Syrian refugee crisis, our programs are open to refugees and immigrants of any religion, ethnicity, immigration status, or sexual orientation, at no cost to them. We envision an Illinois where immigrants and refugees feel safe, welcome, and supported in the...
UNSUGARCOATED Media
Creating Social Impact, Empathy, And Connection Through Storytelling UNSUGARCOATED Media creates positive social change by empowering people struggling with adversity and challenges through honest, compassionate storytelling. To us, UNSUGARCOATED means talking honestly about the realities of one’s trauma and hardship. We use podcasting, print publication, live events, and digital media to produce powerful humanizing stories that inspire empathy and understanding, end isolation, and build c...
Juvenile Protective Association
Community-Based Mental Health Care For Children, Caregivers, And Educators The Juvenile Protective Association (JPA) envisions a world where no child ever has to struggle alone. We work to achieve this goal by bringing compassionate, innovative mental health resources directly to children in need and the adults who support them. Through our therapeutic programs and services, we're helping kids in Chicago's underserved neighborhoods navigate trauma and reach their fullest potential ...
Gay For Good
Mobilizing LGBTQ+ Volunteers And Allies Through Service Projects Gay For Good (G4G) provides training and resources to diverse community leaders who plan and lead inclusive volunteer experiences for LGBTQ+ people, allies, and others to volunteer together, network, and have fun. We believe in the power of service and working hand in hand with community partners to increase LGBTQ+ visibility, cultivate understanding, and unite people across their differences, while helping the environment, a...
