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...
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...
Partnership To Educate And Advance KidsProviding Mentorship And Scholarship To Underserved Youth In Chicago Partnership To Educate And Advance Kids (PEAK) focuses on an often overlooked segment of Chicago’s youth: academically average students from our city’s most underserved neighborhoods. Through a rigorous interview process, we identify incoming freshmen who demonstrate the grit, ability, and desire necessary to flourish in life – if only given financial, educational, and personal support through their high school years. PEA...
Well Of MercyA Long-Term Shelter For Single Moms And Their Kids The Well Of Mercy is a thoughtfully designed communal living program that supports single mothers and their children as they heal from past trauma, find peace in the present, and prepare for a successful future. We are a long-term shelter for single mothers and their children. While the women live here, we provide free career mentoring and job placement services, workshops to develop life skills, a safe and secure place to live for up to f...
TargetCancer FoundationRare Cancer Research And Patient Support Programs TargetCancer Foundation (TCF) promotes the development of lifesaving treatment protocols for rare cancers. TCF directly supports initiatives at the forefront of rare cancer treatment by funding innovative research, fostering medical collaborations, and raising awareness among scientists, clinicians, and patients. Founded by a rare cancer patient, TCF also works closely with the patient community and other rare cancer advocacy organizations to...
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 ...
UpStartProviding Entrepreneurial Programs And Community Networks To Bring Bold Jewish Ideas To Light UpStart’s mission is to bring bold Jewish ideas to light. Whether someone is starting a new Jewish venture or reimagining an existing one, UpStart gives participants the entrepreneurial tools and networks they need to build the Jewish community of the future. We provide immersive entrepreneurial training, venture and leadership development programs, and funding to spark new thinking and game-chang...
Patient Advocate FoundationFinancial Aid And Services To Patients Facing Life-Threatening Disease Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) provides professional case management services to Americans with chronic, life threatening, and debilitating illnesses. Our mission is to safeguard patients through effective mediation to assure access to care, maintenance of employment, and preservation of financial stability. PAF case managers seek to mitigate the negative effects of out-of-pocket healthcare and cost-of-living expense...
Latinos ProgresandoReuniting Immigrant Families, Building Coalitions, And Responding To Community Needs Based in a southwest-side neighborhood of Chicago, Latinos Progresando (LP) delivers high-quality information and resources for people to build secure, healthy, and productive lives. LP provides Latino-led, family-based immigration legal services to thousands of people, including immigrant victims of domestic violence, from more than forty countries. LP also leads the Marshall Square Resource Network, a ne...
Promise Fund Of FloridaEqual Access For All Women To Obtain Breast And Cervical Education, Screening, Diagnosis, And Treatment The Promise Fund Of Florida seeks to eliminate barriers to quality healthcare for women and prevent unnecessary progression of breast and cervical cancer in South Florida. We connect women with patient navigators that lead our patients through our continuum of care, which includes breast and cervical screenings, education, diagnostics, treatment, and preventative care. We ensure that all w...
Accept The ChallengeStructured Exercise Program And Health Education To Prevent Childhood Obesity The mission of Accept The Challenge is to help prevent childhood obesity by empowering youth with accurate nutrition and exercise knowledge by teaching them how to apply this knowledge to eat healthier, build muscle, increase energy, and lose weight. Our signature program, Operation Tone-Up®, is a virtual blended learning program that brings daily nutrition and exercise lessons into any home or classroom. No extra ...
Inside Out Club DuPageEnriching Kids’ Lives Through Character Education And Community Engagement At Inside Out Club DuPage (IOCD), our mission is to develop kids with character inside and out. We empower kids ages 3-12 to live life with good character on the “inside” – being brave enough to ask questions, showing grit and resilience, allowing others to belong unconditionally, embracing their authentic selves, choosing kindness, etc. – and on the “outside” – caring for themselves, others, animals, and the planet. ...
Young Survival CoalitionImproving The Quality Of Life For Young Adults Affected By Breast Cancer Young Survival Coalition (YSC) addresses the unique needs, improves the quality of life, and strengthens the community for young adults affected by breast cancer. Founded by a group of young women with breast cancer in New York City, YSC has grown into an international movement with more than 170 local support groups, a vibrant online community, and an expansive database of searchable resources and guidebooks. YSC is ...
OLASTEOInfluential Speakers, Interactive Workshops, And Immersive Trips To Empower Students In South Los Angeles And Beyond OLASTEO (our lives as seen through each other) creates experiences that empower students to serve as catalysts for social impact. Through a curated roster of influential speakers, interactive workshops, and immersive trips, we expose students to a broad range of perspectives and possibilities. With expanded mindsets, students are better prepared to take on the world and give b...
Cookies For Kids’ CancerFunding Pediatric Cancer Research Cookies For Kids’ Cancer raises funds for scientific research to develop new, improved, and less toxic treatments for pediatric cancer. We provide inspiration and support for individuals, businesses, and organizations to raise funds by hosting grassroots events and other fundraising opportunities. Inspired by their son’s battle with stage IV cancer, Gretchen and Larry Witt held what they thought would be a one-time bake sale to raise awareness and funds for ...