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 ...
Share DetroitOne-Stop Shop To Search For Local Nonprofits And Donate Time, Money, Or Items The mission of Share Detroit is to create a stronger Detroit by amplifying the voices and needs of local nonprofits, regardless of size, cause, or budget. As a one-stop shop that allows individuals to engage with nonprofits, the Share Detroit website shows skill-based nonprofit volunteer opportunities, an easy link to donate money, and an online marketplace of nonprofit wish lists where people can buy the exact ite...
Hummingbird ProjectEmpowering Communities Through Ecological Regeneration The Hummingbird Project operates a number of domestic and global initiatives to promote and educate communities about ecological regeneration and sustainable practices. In Ohio, our Cleveland Seed Bank program develops a regional alliance of seed savers dedicated to the creation of a locally adapted, non-GMO seed supply. In India, our Living Soils Save Lives program provides education about organic methods of soil regeneration, irrigat...
TheaterWorks USAEducating, Inspiring, And Empowering Youth Through Live Theater TheaterWorksUSA’s mission is to create exceptional, transformative, and theatrical experiences that are accessible to young and family audiences in diverse communities throughout New York City and North America. As a nonprofit producer of professional theater, we inspire and empower children and youth with entertaining and enlightening content that encourages a positive, inclusive worldview. Through our live performances or TW...
Northwest Center Against Sexual AssaultSexual Violence Trauma Services And Prevention The Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (NWCASA) is committed to empowering survivors and ending sexual violence. Our free services include: individual, family, and group counseling for survivors and their loved ones; medical advocacy at hospital emergency rooms; legal advocacy at local police departments and courthouses; crisis intervention telephone hotline; and professional training, sexual abuse prevention education, and community acti...
TargetCancer Foundation
Rare 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 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 ...
UpStart
Providing 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 Foundation
Financial 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 Progresando
Reuniting 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 Florida
Equal 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 Challenge
Structured 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 DuPage
Enriching 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 Coalition
Improving 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 ...
OLASTEO
Influential 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’ Cancer
Funding 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 ...
Share Detroit
One-Stop Shop To Search For Local Nonprofits And Donate Time, Money, Or Items The mission of Share Detroit is to create a stronger Detroit by amplifying the voices and needs of local nonprofits, regardless of size, cause, or budget. As a one-stop shop that allows individuals to engage with nonprofits, the Share Detroit website shows skill-based nonprofit volunteer opportunities, an easy link to donate money, and an online marketplace of nonprofit wish lists where people can buy the exact ite...
Hummingbird Project
Empowering Communities Through Ecological Regeneration The Hummingbird Project operates a number of domestic and global initiatives to promote and educate communities about ecological regeneration and sustainable practices. In Ohio, our Cleveland Seed Bank program develops a regional alliance of seed savers dedicated to the creation of a locally adapted, non-GMO seed supply. In India, our Living Soils Save Lives program provides education about organic methods of soil regeneration, irrigat...
TheaterWorks
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault
Sexual Violence Trauma Services And Prevention The Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (NWCASA) is committed to empowering survivors and ending sexual violence. Our free services include: individual, family, and group counseling for survivors and their loved ones; medical advocacy at hospital emergency rooms; legal advocacy at local police departments and courthouses; crisis intervention telephone hotline; and professional training, sexual abuse prevention education, and community acti...
